Billy Graham
Biography
Eldridge Wayne Coleman (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023) was an American fine artist and professional wrestler. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he worked under the ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham and gained renown for his tenure as the WWE in 1977–78. As an award-winning bodybuilder he was also a training partner of future California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is godfather to Graham's daughter). Graham is best remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the pro wrestling business as well as for his highly charismatic performance style. Some of his proteges have included wrestling megastar Hulk Hogan, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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Movies (27)
350 Days
as Self
2019
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
as Superstar Billy Graham
2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
as Billy Graham
2013
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
2010
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham
as Himself
2010
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
as Himself
2010
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
as Superstar Billy Graham
2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
as Superstar Billy Graham
2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
as Self
2004
Demolition: Witness the Power
as "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator
1989
Fist Fighter
as Arm Wrestler
1989
Hulk Hogan: Real American
as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of)
1989
Macho Madness
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1988
WWE WrestleMania IV
as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
1988
WrestleMania IV
as 'Superstar' Billy Graham
1988
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1987
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1987
WWE Grudge Match
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1986
NWA Starrcade 1985
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
as Billy Graham
1985
Most Unusual Matches
as Superstar Billy Graham
1985
NWA Starrcade 1984
as "Superstar" Graham
1984
NWA Lords of The Ring
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1984
AWA Christmas Night 1983
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1983
AWA Christmas Show 1983
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1983
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1978
The Wrestler
as Superstar Billy Graham
1974
TV Shows (9)
Biography: WWE Legends
as "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
2021
Dark Side of the Ring
as Self (archive footage)
2019
WWF Wrestling Challenge
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1986
NWA World Championship Wrestling
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1985
Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1981
The World's Strongest Man
as Competitor
1977
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Billy Graham
1975
WWE Old School
as "Superstar" Billy Graham
1973