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Walter 'Killer' Kowalski(1926-2008)

  • Actor
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Walter 'Killer' Kowalski was born on 13 October 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994) and WWF All-Star Wrestling (1972). He was married to Theresa Ferrioli. He died on 30 August 2008 in Everett, Massachusetts, USA.
BornOctober 13, 1926
DiedAugust 30, 2008(81)
BornOctober 13, 1926
DiedAugust 30, 2008(81)
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Known for

Frank Goodish in WWF Championship Wrestling (1972)
WWF Championship Wrestling
7.3
TV Series
  • Executioner #1
Ric Flair, Verne Gagne, Walter 'Killer' Kowalski, Rick Rude, Ray Stevens, and Leon White in WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994)
WCW Slamboree 1994
6.6
TV Special
  • Killer Kowalski
  • 1994
Vince McMahon and Antonio Rocco in WWF All-Star Wrestling (1972)
WWF All-Star Wrestling
7.4
TV Series
  • Killer Kowalski
WWF on MSG Network (1973)
WWF on MSG Network
5.5
TV Series
  • Killer Kowalski

Credits

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  • Phil Keoghan in No Opportunity Wasted (2004)
    No Opportunity Wasted
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Walter Kowalski
    • 2004
  • Paul Orndorff in UWF Fury Hour (1990)
    UWF Fury Hour
    6.4
    TV Series
    • (1990)
    • 1990–1993
  • The History of the WWF Heavyweight Championship (1987)
    The History of the WWF Heavyweight Championship
    3.4
    Video
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1987
  • To a Random
    Short
    • 1986
  • Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino (1986)
    Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
    5.6
    Video
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1986
  • Best of the WWF Volume 2 (1985)
    Best of the WWF Volume 2
    4.9
    Video
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1985
  • Frank Goodish in WWF Championship Wrestling (1972)
    WWF Championship Wrestling
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Executioner #1
    • 1976
  • WWF on MSG Network (1973)
    WWF on MSG Network
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1974
  • Vince McMahon and Antonio Rocco in WWF All-Star Wrestling (1972)
    WWF All-Star Wrestling
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1974
  • All Japan Pro Wrestling (1972)
    All Japan Pro Wrestling
    TV Series
    • Killer Kowalski
    • 1972

Personal details

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    • Walter Kowalski
  • Alternative names
    • Killer Kowalski
  • Height
    • 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
  • Born
    • October 13, 1926
    • Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • August 30, 2008
    • Everett, Massachusetts, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Theresa FerrioliJune 19, 2006 - August 30, 2008 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Professional wrestler from late 1940s to early 1980s.
  • Trademark
      The "kangaroo hop." Jumped up and down on the mat in the middle of wrestling matches.
  • Nickname
    • Killer Kowalski

FAQ

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  • When did Walter 'Killer' Kowalski die?
    August 30, 2008
  • How did Walter 'Killer' Kowalski die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Walter 'Killer' Kowalski when he died?
    81 years old
  • Where did Walter 'Killer' Kowalski die?
    Everett, Massachusetts, USA
  • When was Walter 'Killer' Kowalski born?
    October 13, 1926

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