Eugene Nicholas Kiniski Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Kiniski (November 23, 1928 – April 14, 2010) was a Canadian professional wrestler and the father of wrestlers Nick Kiniski and Kelly Kiniski. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born outside of Edmonton, Alberta. Kiniski was one of the first World Champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football, after Bronko Nagurski.
On Jan. 7, 1966, Kiniski defeated Lou Thesz to win the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Heavyweight Championship. Kiniski would hold onto the title until Feb. 11, 1969, when he lost to Dory Funk Jr.
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Became professional wrestler after playing in the Canadian football League.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wrestling with the Past
2001
TV Series
Double Happiness
1994
Man at Bus Stop
Terminal City Ricochet
1990
Commander Crutcher
Paradise Alley
1978
Wrestler
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
WCW Classics
2000
TV Series
Himself
The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling
1999
TV Movie documentary
Himself
WWF in Your House: Badd Blood
1997
TV Special
Himself
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993
TV Movie
Himself
Starrcade
1983
TV Special
Himself
The Alan Hamel Show
1976
TV Series
Himself
AWA All-Star Wrestling
1972
TV Series
Himself
World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo
1966
TV Movie
Himself - Guest
Wrestling at the Chase
1959
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
WWE: History of the World Heavyweight Championship
2009
Video documentary
Himself
The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection
2003
Video
Himself
Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents Lords of the Ring: Superstars & Superbouts
1985
Video
Himself
Known for movies
The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling (1999) as Himself
Starrcade (1983) as Himself
WWF in Your House: Badd Blood (1997) as Himself
Terminal City Ricochet (1990) as Commander Crutcher
$1 Million
