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- Birth nameAbel Gonzalez Fernández
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Abel Gonzalez Fernandez was a Native Hispanic/Latin American paratrooper, professional boxer and actor who stood at 6'5" (1.96 m) and weighed 220 lbs (100 kg). He wore size 16 4E shoes. He had huge 15 in (38.1 cm) fists. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7'2" (2.18 m). He was married to a woman but her name is unknown. They had 4 children together. Mr. Fernandez was best known for his role as Federal Agent William "Bill" Youngfellow on the television series The Untouchables.
- IMDb mini biography by: king
- Had been a Light Heavyweight Boxer in the Pro ranks prior to his acting career.
- His career in professional boxing as a ranked light heavyweight included a stint as a sparring partner for heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano.
- He is buried in national cemetery in Riverside, CA.
- Was considered for the role of Toro Moreno in The Harder They Fall (1956), but lost out to pro wrestler Mike Lane.
- Served as a paratrooper in the US Army, during which time he became the Middleweight Boxing Champ of Asiatic Forces.
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