André René Roussimoff (19 May 1946 – 27 January 1993),[6] best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor of Bulgarian and Polish descent. His best remembered acting role was that of Fezzik, the giant in the film The Princess Bride.[1] His size was a result of gigantism, and led to him being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World".[5][8]