Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Height
193 cm (6'3")
Nationality
Weight
122 kg (269 lbs)
Education
University of Arizona, St. Joseph High School and Ascension Collegiate
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier C -- 3,312 Wikipedia views/month
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Gene Kiniski is known for acting.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (died at age 81).
Recipient of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Gene Kiniski has 1 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (1)
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Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Like Bronko Nagurski before him, Kiniski was one of the first world champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football. He is the father of professional wrestler Kelly Kiniski and international amateur and professional wrestler Nick Kiniski.
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Gene Kiniski was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Gene Kiniski born?
Gene Kiniski was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Gene Kiniski has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Double Happiness (1994).
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Gene Kiniski is primarily known as an actor. Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time…
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