Billy Graham

Billy Graham

Known for
Acting
Born
June 7, 1943
Died
May 17, 2023 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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.

Known For

Filmography

2021
Biography: WWE Legends poster

Biography: WWE Legends

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage) · 1 ep

2019
350 Days poster

350 Days

Movie · as Self

2019
Dark Side of the Ring poster

Dark Side of the Ring

TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep

2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden poster

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden

Movie · as Billy Graham

2013
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment poster

The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment

Movie · as Superstar Billy Graham

2010
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath poster

Chris Benoit: The Aftermath

Movie · as Himself

2010
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time poster

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

2010
Timeline The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham poster

Timeline The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham

Movie · as Himself

2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story poster

WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

Movie · as Superstar Billy Graham

2006
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship poster

WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

Movie · as Superstar Billy Graham

2004
WWE Hall of Fame 2004 poster

WWE Hall of Fame 2004

Movie · as Self

1989
Fist Fighter poster

Fist Fighter

Movie · as Arm Wrestler

1989
Demolition: Witness the Power poster

Demolition: Witness the Power

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator

1989
Hulk Hogan: Real American poster

Hulk Hogan: Real American

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham  (Voice of)

1988
WWE WrestleMania IV poster

WWE WrestleMania IV

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)

1988
Macho Madness poster

Macho Madness

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1988
The Best of the WWF: volume 17 poster

The Best of the WWF: volume 17

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1987
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87

WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1987
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments poster

Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1986
WWE Grudge Match poster

WWE Grudge Match

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1986
WWF Wrestling Challenge poster

WWF Wrestling Challenge

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Billy Graham · 5 eps

1986
WWF Superstars poster

WWF Superstars

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham · 25 eps

1985
NWA Starrcade 1985 poster

NWA Starrcade 1985

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985 poster

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

Movie · as Billy Graham

1985
Most Unusual Matches poster

Most Unusual Matches

Movie · as Superstar Billy Graham

1985
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event poster

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham · 1 ep

1985
NWA World Championship Wrestling poster

NWA World Championship Wrestling

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham · 4 eps

1984
NWA Starrcade 1984 poster

NWA Starrcade 1984

Movie · as "Superstar" Graham

1984
NWA Lords of The Ring poster

NWA Lords of The Ring

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1983
AWA Christmas Night 1983 poster

AWA Christmas Night 1983

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1983
AWA Christmas Show 1983

AWA Christmas Show 1983

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1981
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling poster

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham · 6 eps

1978
The Super Bowl of Wrestling poster

The Super Bowl of Wrestling

Movie · as "Superstar" Billy Graham

1977
The World's Strongest Man poster

The World's Strongest Man

TV · as Competitor · 1 ep

1975
WWF All-Star Wrestling poster

WWF All-Star Wrestling

TV · as Billy Graham · 2 eps

1974
The Wrestler poster

The Wrestler

Movie · as Superstar Billy Graham

1973
WWE Old School poster

WWE Old School

TV · as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary) · 10 eps