10 Wrestlers Who Appeared In Genre Fare

3. Andre The Giant - The Princess Bride

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20th Century Fox

Few films are as beloved today as The Princess Bride, and few roles as perfectly cast as Fezzik, the giant portrayed by Andre the Giant. Because when you need a giant on screen, you cast a giant.

Not only is The Princess Bride a cherished film today, it introduced Andre to a lot of younger, non-wrestling fans, something that has helped keep his legend alive to this day. On and off the set, Andre was larger than life, and that has lived on through fans of the film, and cast members, who remember him fondly.

This might be a bit of a stretch as a "genre" role, but it's hard not to include one of the best wrestler roles in a beloved film ever.

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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.