WWE, JMH Films and Ringer Films comes Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The ambitious, wide-ranging film explores Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated WWE career and his forays into the entertainment world.
It includes interviews with Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, family members and more.
André René Roussimoff was born in 1946 in Molien, France. In his early teens, he exhibited signs of
gigantism though he was not diagnosed with acromegaly until his twenties. He began his training in
Paris at 17 and eventually became known in wrestling circuits around the world. In 1973, Andre joined
the organization now known as World Wrestling Entertainment, where he became a superstar and rival of
WWE legend Hulk Hogan.
Emmy-winning Executive Producer Bill Simmons, who joined HBO in 2015 and founded sports and culture
publication The Ringer, describes Andre as “the ultimate unicorn” and “a true legend.”
“Everyone who ever crossed paths with him has an Andre story — and usually four or five,” says Simmons.
“I’m delighted to join forces with [director] Jason Hehir and WWE so we can capture Andre’s amazing
story once and for all.”