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Josip Peruzovic(1947-2018)

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Josip Peruzovic
Josip Peruzovic was born on 14 October 1947 in Croatia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), WWF Superstars (1986) and WrestleMania III (1987). He was married to Eleanor Lynn Breidenbaugh. He died on 29 July 2018 in Glen Arm, Maryland, USA.
BornOctober 14, 1947
DiedJuly 29, 2018(70)
BornOctober 14, 1947
DiedJuly 29, 2018(70)
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Known for

Frank Goodish in WWF Championship Wrestling (1972)
WWF Championship Wrestling
7.3
TV Series
  • Nikolai Volkoff
WWF Superstars (1986)
WWF Superstars
6.9
TV Series
  • Nikolai Volkoff
  • Nikolai Volkoff - The Bolsheviks
André René Roussimoff and Hulk Hogan in WrestleMania III (1987)
WrestleMania III
7.9
TV Special
  • Nikolai Volkoff
  • 1987
Spectrum Wrestling (1977)
Spectrum Wrestling
6.6
TV Series
  • Nikolai Volkoff

Credits

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Actor

  • Cool as Hell 2 (2019)
    Cool as Hell 2
    5.9
    • Nikolai
    • 2019
  • WrestleMassacre (2018)
    WrestleMassacre
    5.4
    Video
    • Randy's Father
    • 2018
  • H20: 1 Year Anniversary
    Video
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 2017
  • Rey Mysterio, Walter Hahn, CM Punk, Gionna Daddio, and Demi Bennett in WWE Raw (1993)
    WWE Raw
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1994–2014
  • Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb (2007)
    Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb
    6.0
    Video
    • Count Zarkoff
    • 2007
  • Steve Austin and Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)
    WrestleMania X-Seven
    9.1
    TV Special
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 2001
  • WWF Shotgun Saturday Night (1997)
    WWF Shotgun Saturday Night
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1997
  • Debra Ann Miceli and Bull Nakano in Wham Bam Bodyslam (1995)
    Wham Bam Bodyslam
    4.6
    Video
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1995
  • WWF Superstars (1986)
    WWF Superstars
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • Nikolai Volkoff - The Bolsheviks
    • 1986–1994
  • Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) (1990)
    Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF)
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff (as Nikolai Volkoff)
    • 1991
  • WWF the Main Event (1988)
    WWF the Main Event
    4.7
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1990
  • WWF on MSG Network (1973)
    WWF on MSG Network
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1974–1990
  • Terry Szopinski in Wrestling Tough Guys (1990)
    Wrestling Tough Guys
    5.7
    Video
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1990
  • Hulk Hogan and Jim Hellwig in WrestleMania VI (1990)
    WrestleMania VI
    7.5
    TV Special
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1990
  • WWF Supertape Vol. 1 (1990)
    WWF Supertape Vol. 1
    6.0
    Video
    • Nikolai Volkoff
    • 1990

Soundtrack

  • Rey Mysterio, Walter Hahn, CM Punk, Gionna Daddio, and Demi Bennett in WWE Raw (1993)
    WWE Raw
    7.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" (as Nikolai Volkoff, uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Hulk Hogan and Jim Hellwig in WrestleMania VI (1990)
    WrestleMania VI
    7.5
    TV Special
    • performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" (uncredited)
    • 1990
  • WWF Superstars (1986)
    WWF Superstars
    6.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" (as Nikolai Volkoff)
    • 1988
  • André René Roussimoff and Hulk Hogan in WrestleMania III (1987)
    WrestleMania III
    7.9
    TV Special
    • performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" (as Nikolai Volkoff)
    • 1987
  • Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper in WWF: The Wrestling Classic (1985)
    WWF: The Wrestling Classic
    6.0
    TV Special
    • performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union"
    • 1985

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Josip H. Peruzovic
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • October 14, 1947
    • Croatia, Yugoslavia
  • Died
    • July 29, 2018
    • Glen Arm, Maryland, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Eleanor Lynn BreidenbaughOctober 1, 1971 - July 29, 2018 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Appeared in Cyndi Lauper's "Goonies 'R' Good Enough" music video
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Began his career as a member of the Mongols, wrestling as "Beppo" with "Geeto" managed by Lou Albano.
  • Nickname
    • Nikolai Volkoff

FAQ

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  • When did Josip Peruzovic die?
    July 29, 2018
  • How did Josip Peruzovic die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Josip Peruzovic when he died?
    70 years old
  • Where did Josip Peruzovic die?
    Glen Arm, Maryland, USA
  • When was Josip Peruzovic born?
    October 14, 1947

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