Billy Graham
Born
June 7, 1943
Died
May 17, 2023 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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.
Known For
Biography: Dusty Rhodes
Self (archive footage)
2023
Biography: WWE Legends
"Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2021
Dark Side of the Ring
Self (Archival Footage) · (1 episode)
2019
350 Days
Self
2019
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
Superstar Billy Graham
2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Billy Graham
2013
The True Story of WrestleMania
'Superstar' Billy Graham (archive footage)
2011
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
"Superstar" Billy Graham
2010
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham
Himself
2010
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
Himself
2010
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Superstar Billy Graham
2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Superstar Billy Graham
2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
2004
Fist Fighter
Arm Wrestler
1989
WWE WrestleMania IV
"Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
1988
WrestleMania IV
'Superstar' Billy Graham
1988
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1987
WWF Wrestling Challenge
"Superstar" Billy Graham · (5 episodes)
1986
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Superstar Billy Graham · (13 episodes)
1986
NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
Billy Graham
1985
Saturday Night's Main Event
(1 episode)
1985
The WWF's Most Unusual Matches
Superstar Billy Graham
1985
NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
"Superstar" Graham
1984
NWA Lords of The Ring
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1984
AWA Christmas Night 1983
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1983
AWA Christmas Show 1983
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1983
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
"Superstar" Billy Graham
1978
The World's Strongest Man
Competitor · (1 episode)
1977
The Wrestler
Superstar Billy Graham
1974