André Roussimoff
- Birthday: 5/19/1946
- Deathday: 1/27/1993
- Place of birth: Coulommiers, France
- Fame for: Acting
- Also known as: André the Giant, André Roussimoff, Géant Ferré, Jean Ferré, Monster Roussimoff, "The Giant" Jean Ferre, André René Roussimoff
Biography
André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood at over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"