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Born: January 31, 1966 – Died: September 22, 2010
Jorge Gonzáles, a towering figure in both the basketball court and the wrestling ring, was born on January 31, 1966, in El Colorado, Formosa, Argentina. Standing at an impressive height of 8 feet (2.44 meters), Gonzáles made waves in professional basketball, playing as a center for teams like Gimnasia La Plata and sport Club. His remarkable skills caught the attention of the NBA, and he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1988. However, a knee injury forced him to leave the sport. Undeterred, he ventured into professional wrestling as "El Gigante" (The Giant), where he gained fame and appeared in various series and movies. Despite his short-lived career, Gonzáles left a lasting impression on fans of wrestling during the early 1990s. Tragically, he passed away on September 22, 2010, at the age of 44, due to complications from diabetes in his hometown of San Martín, Argentina.
Early Life and Career
Jorge Gonzáles made a significant impact in both the basketball world and the wrestling industry. Despite his knee injury cutting short his basketball career, he found success as a professional wrestler under the name "El Gigante." His towering height and unique persona made him a memorable figure in the wrestling ring.
While his career may have been relatively short, Gonzáles still left a lasting impression on fans during the early 1990s. He will always be remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Best of WWF Fan Favorites (Video) | Giant Gonzales |
| 1994 | Thunder in Paradise II (Video) | Mortador (as Jorge Gonzalez) |
| 1994 | Hercules in the Underworld (TV Movie) | Eryz the Boxer (as Jorge Gonzales) |
| 1994 | Thunder in Paradise (TV Series) | Mortador | Terremoto |
| 1994 | Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts Uncut (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 2004 | WWE: The History of WrestleMania I-IX (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | German Fan Favorites (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | Best of Battle of the WWF Superstars (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | WWF 1993: The Year in Review (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | WWE Raw (TV Series) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | Baywatch (TV Series) | Manny (as Jorge 'Giant' Gonzalez) |
| 1993 | Thunder in Paradise (Video) | Terremoto (as Giant Gonzalez) |
| 1993 | WWF: U.K. Fan Favorites (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | Invasion of the Bodyslammers (Video) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1993 | WWF Superstars (TV Series) | Giant Gonzalez | Giant Gonzales |
| 1993 | WWF Mania (TV Series) | Giant Gonzalez |
| 1992 | Swamp Thing (TV Series) | M'tama (as El Gigante) |
| 1991–1992 | WCW Worldwide (TV Series) | El Gigante |
| 1991 | WCW Main Event (TV Series) | El Gigante |
| 1991 | WCW Saturday Night (TV Series) | El Gigante |
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