Acting · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · Born November 23, 1928
Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Like Bronko Nagurski before him, Kiniski was one of the first world champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football. He is the father of professional wrestler Kelly Kiniski and international amateur and professional wrestler Nick Kiniski.
MovieThe History of the World Heavyweight Championship
2009
as Himself
Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past
1999
as Himself
MovieWWE Badd Blood: In Your House
1997
as Himself
MovieDouble Happiness
1994
as Man at Bus Stop
MovieWCW Slamboree 1993
1993
as Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
MovieTerminal City Ricochet
1990
as Commander Crutcher
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
1985
as Gene Kiniski (Manager)
MovieNWA Starrcade 1983
1983
as Gene Kiniski (Referee)
MovieParadise Alley
1978
as Wrestler
