George Steele

Wrestler

Birthday April 16, 1937

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Feb 16, 2017 (79)

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About

Known as The Animal, his professional career spanned from 1967 to 1988, with occasional guest appearances after his retirement.

Before Fame

He played football at Michigan State University, before pursuing wrestling coaching, which led to a performance career.

Trivia

In 2005, he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He married Pat Steele in 1956.

Associated With

He was featured in the Tim Burton movie Ed Wood.