20 Awesome Photographs of Legendary Andre the Giant That Aren’t Photoshopped

If you don’t know who Andre the Giant was, well this man was a legend in his time. Andre was a professional wrestler and the ultimate opponent of Hulk Hogan. Andre was French and born on May 19^th, 1946, unfortunately, he is no more having expired on January 27, 1993. However, his legend lives on as he was widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world for his gigantic size. To honor him and relive his memory once more, here are 21 natural photos of Andre the Giant that have not been photoshopped in any way as well as some interesting facts about the man.

1 In front of Andre, Arnold Schwarzenegger was puny

Here is Andre with Mr. Universe Arnold Schwarzenegger. Andre had a big heart and was always popular for paying for his own dinner parties as well as everybody else’s. At one time he caught Schwarzenegger footing the bill. This was when Arnold was shooting for Conan the Destroyer. Andre promptly picked him up and put him back into his dining chair. It was Andre who paid for the entire dinner.

In front of Andre, Arnold Schwarzenegger was puny

2 Andre acted in several films

Andre has even acted in films where he played the role of Fezzik the Giant in The Princess Bride. He also appeared in the movie Conan as Dagoth the resurrected horned God. Here he is with Boxer Bobby Charcon. This picture was taken in 1979.

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3 Andre in action

Andre was born Andre Rene Roussimoff in France. His unusually large size was the result of a hormonal irregularity that made him somewhat of a giant. He towered above other wrestlers and was easily more than a foot taller than them. He was 7ft 4 inches.

Andre in action