Acting
Billy Graham
Also Known As: "Superstar" Billy Graham, Superstar Graham, Wayne Coleman
Birth Date
June 7, 1943
Death Date
May 17, 2023
(passed away at 79)
Place of Birth
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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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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TV Show
WWE Pay Per View
1985 • 1 episode
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TV Show
WWF Superstars
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1986 • 23 episodes
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NWA World Championship Wrestling
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1985 • 4 episodes
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WWF Wrestling Challenge
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1986 • 5 episodes
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1981 • 6 episodes
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TV Show
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985 • 1 episode
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WWF All-Star Wrestling
Billy Graham
1975 • 2 episodes
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TV Show
Dark Side of the Ring
Self (archive footage)
2019 • 1 episode
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WWE Old School
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1973 • 10 episodes
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TV Show
Biography: WWE Legends
"Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
2021 • 1 episode
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The World's Strongest Man
Competitor
1977 • 1 episode
Movie
Macho Madness
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1988
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Movie
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
"Superstar" Billy Graham
2010
Movie
WWE Grudge Match
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1986
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Movie
Hulk Hogan: Real American
"Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of)
1989
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Movie
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Superstar Billy Graham
2013
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Movie
WWE WrestleMania IV
"Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
1988
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WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Billy Graham
2013
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Movie
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Superstar Billy Graham
2006
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Fist Fighter
Arm Wrestler
1989