Ed Farhat
Acting • Born 1926-06-07 – Died 2003-01-18
Acting0Lansing, Michigan, United States
Biography
Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.
Filmography
9 credits
I Like To Hurt People
Movie • 1985
Self - The Sheik
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Movie • 2007
The Sheik
ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994
Movie • 1994
The Sheik
TWA Winter Challenge II
Movie • 1991
The Sheik
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
Movie • 1995
The Sheik (Manager)
TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Movie • 1991
The Sheik
Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
Movie • 2014
Dark Side of the Ring
TV • 2019
Self (Archival Footage)
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
TV • 2010