Billy Graham
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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- Born:
- Jun 7, 1943 In Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 59
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Oiltown, U.S.A. 1953-02-27
- Latest Project:
- Movie Hatton 2023-09-08
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Jesus Revolution | Billy Graham (Archived Footage) (uncredited) | 2023-02-23 |
| Movie | Biography: Dusty Rhodes | Self (archive footage) | 2023-04-09 |
| Movie | Hatton | Self | 2023-09-08 |
| Series | Biography: WWE Legends | "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage) | 2021-04-18 |
| Movie | Hail Satan? | Self - Religious Leader (archive footage) | 2019-04-17 |
| Movie | 350 Days | 2019-04-02 | |
| Movie | Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey | Himself (archive footage) | 2018-03-04 |
| Movie | Rules Don't Apply | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2016-11-23 |
| Movie | Heaven | Self | 2014-11-07 |
| Movie | A Gathering of Souls: The Billy Graham Crusades | Himself | 2014-01-01 |
| Movie | Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words | Self (archive footage) | 2014-08-04 |
| Movie | WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden | Billy Graham | 2013-08-13 |
| Movie | The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment | Superstar Billy Graham | 2013-11-18 |
| Movie | The True Story of WrestleMania | 'Superstar' Billy Graham (archive footage) | 2011-03-13 |
| Movie | Chris Benoit: The Aftermath | Himself | 2010-01-01 |
| Movie | WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 2010-12-07 |
| Movie | Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham | Himself | 2010-07-08 |
| Movie | The Case For Faith | Himself (archive footage) | 2008-08-31 |
| Movie | WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story | Superstar Billy Graham | 2006-06-20 |
| Movie | WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship | Superstar Billy Graham | 2006-09-05 |
| Movie | WWE Hall of Fame 2004 | Unknown | 2004-03-12 |
| Series | The American President | James Garfield | 2000-04-09 |
| Movie | Something to Sing About | Himself | 2000-06-10 |
| Movie | Repeat Performance | Himself | 1996-01-01 |
| Movie | The Home Coming | himself | 1996-01-01 |
| Movie | Power Play | Self | 1994-04-13 |
| Movie | Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham | Himself | 1993-01-01 |
| Movie | Fist Fighter | Arm Wrestler | 1989-05-12 |
| Movie | WWE WrestleMania IV | "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager) | 1988-03-27 |
| Movie | Caught | Billy Graham (uncredited) | 1987-09-11 |
| Series | WWF Wrestling Challenge | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 1986-09-07 |
| Movie | The WWF's Most Unusual Matches | Superstar Billy Graham | 1985-01-01 |
| Movie | NWA The Great American Bash 1985 | Billy Graham | 1985-07-16 |
| Movie | Cry from the Mountain | Himself | 1985-11-01 |
| Movie | NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 1985-11-28 |
| Movie | NWA Lords of The Ring | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 1984-06-30 |
| Movie | NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge | "Superstar" Graham | 1984-11-22 |
| Movie | AWA Christmas Show 1983 | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 1983-12-25 |
| Movie | AWA Christmas Night 1983 | Superstar Billy Graham | 1983-12-25 |
| Movie | The Super Bowl of Wrestling | "Superstar" Billy Graham | 1978-01-25 |
| Movie | Mickey's 50 | Self | 1978-11-19 |
| Movie | Born Again | Rev. Billy Graham | 1978-10-01 |
| Series | The World's Strongest Man | Competitor | 1977-12-24 |
| Movie | The Wrestler | Superstar Billy Graham | 1974-04-28 |
| Movie | Time to Run | Self (uncredited) | 1973-01-24 |
| Series | The Johnny Cash Show | Unknown | 1969-06-07 |
| Movie | The Woody Allen Special | Self | 1969-09-21 |
| Series | The Dick Cavett Show | Himself - Guest | 1968-06-06 |
| Movie | Two A Penny | 1967-12-31 | |
| Series | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Unknown | 1967-09-09 |
| Movie | For Pete's Sake | Rev. Billy Graham | 1966-10-14 |
| Movie | The Restless Ones | Himself | 1965-12-02 |
| Movie | Man in the 5th Dimension | Himself | 1964-04-22 |
| Movie | Shadow of the Boomerang | Self | 1961-08-07 |
| Movie | The Heart is a Rebel | Self | 1958-01-01 |
| Series | Billy Graham | 1957-06-01 | |
| Series | The Steve Allen Show | Unknown | 1956-06-24 |
| Movie | Wiretapper | Himself (archive footage) | 1955-08-10 |
| Movie | Oiltown, U.S.A. | Himself | 1953-02-27 |