Billy Graham
Acting • Born 1943-06-07 – Died 2023-05-17
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.
Filmography
38 credits
AWA Christmas Night 1983
Movie • 1983
"Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA Starrcade 1984
Movie • 1984
"Superstar" Graham
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
Movie • 2010
Himself
NWA Starrcade 1985
Movie • 1985
"Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
Movie • 1985
Billy Graham
AWA Christmas Show 1983
Movie • 1983
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Movie • 2013
Billy Graham
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Movie • 2006
Superstar Billy Graham
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Movie • 2010
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Most Unusual Matches
Movie • 1985
Superstar Billy Graham
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham
Movie • 2010
Himself
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87
Movie • 1987
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Movie • 2006
Superstar Billy Graham
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
Movie • 2004
Self
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Movie • 2013
Superstar Billy Graham
350 Days
Movie • 2019
Self
The Wrestler
Movie • 1974
Superstar Billy Graham
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
Movie • 1978
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE WrestleMania IV
Movie • 1988
"Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
NWA Lords of The Ring
Movie • 1984
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Fist Fighter
Movie • 1989
Arm Wrestler
Demolition: Witness the Power
Movie • 1989
"Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Movie • 1989
"Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of)
Macho Madness
Movie • 1988
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
Movie • 1987
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Grudge Match
Movie • 1986
"Superstar" Billy Graham
The World's Strongest Man
TV • 1977
Competitor
WWF Wrestling Challenge
TV • 1986
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWF Wrestling Challenge
TV • 1986
Superstar Billy Graham
Biography: WWE Legends
TV • 2021
"Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
Saturday Night's Main Event
TV • 1985
Dark Side of the Ring
TV • 2019
Self (archive footage)
WWF All-Star Wrestling
TV • 1975
Billy Graham
WWE Old School
TV • 1973
"Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Old School
TV • 1973
Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary)
Saturday Night's Main Event
TV • 1985
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
TV • 1981
"Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA World Championship Wrestling
TV • 1985
"Superstar" Billy Graham