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Larry Hennig(1936-2018)

  • Actor
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Larry Hennig was born on 18 June 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for WCW Monday Nitro (1995), WWF on MSG Network (1973) and The Wrestler (1974). He was married to Irene Mitchum. He died on 6 December 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
BornJune 18, 1936
DiedDecember 6, 2018(82)
BornJune 18, 1936
DiedDecember 6, 2018(82)
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Known for

WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
WCW Monday Nitro
7.9
TV Series
  • Larry 'The Axe' Hennig
WWF on MSG Network (1973)
WWF on MSG Network
5.7
TV Series
  • Wrestler
Edward Asner and Elaine Giftos in The Wrestler (1974)
The Wrestler
5.3
  • Self
  • 1974
Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, John Cena, and Dave Bautista in WrestleMania 23 (2007)
WrestleMania 23
7.4
TV Special
  • Larry Hennig
  • 2007

Credits

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Actor

  • Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, John Cena, and Dave Bautista in WrestleMania 23 (2007)
    WrestleMania 23
    7.4
    TV Special
    • Larry Hennig
    • 2007
  • WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
    WCW Monday Nitro
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Larry 'The Axe' Hennig
    • 1997–1999
  • Road Warriors: Tag Team Champs
    Video
    • The Ax
    • 1990
  • WWF on MSG Network (1973)
    WWF on MSG Network
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Wrestler
    • 1973–1974

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Larry 'The Ax' Hennig
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • June 18, 1936
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Died
    • December 6, 2018
    • Tallahassee, Florida, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouse
    • Irene MitchumAugust 15, 1955 - December 6, 2018 (his death, 5 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of Curt Hennig (1958-2003).
  • Trademark
    Carried an axe in the ring
  • Nicknames
    • The Ax
    • Pretty Boy

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