Ed Farhat
Acting
76 years oldLansing, Michigan, United StatesBiography
Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.
Personal Details
Also Known As
The Sheik
The Original Sheik
Edward Farhat
The Sheik of Araby
Edward George Farhat
Movies (7)
Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
2014
9.2
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
as The Sheik
2007
7.0
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
as The Sheik (Manager)
1995
5.0
ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994
as The Sheik
1994
TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
as The Sheik
1991
TWA Winter Challenge II
as The Sheik
1991
5.5
I Like To Hurt People
as Self - The Sheik
1985
