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Ernie Roth

Known For
Acting
Born
August 30, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, United States
Died
October 12, 1983
Active Years
1973–2004 (32 Years)
Total Credits
12 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 30, 1926 Died Oct 12, 1983 Canton, Ohio, United States 12 credits
12
Total Credits
1973–2004
32 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ernie Roth works in acting. Born August 30, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Died October 12, 1983. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

1985
Film

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

as The Grand Wizard of Wrestling (Manager)

Frequent co-stars

Vince McMahon 1 shared title
Joe McHugh 1 shared title
Freddie Blassie 1 shared title
Pat Patterson 1 shared title
Louis Albano 1 shared title
José Estrada Sr. 1 shared title
José A. Rivera 1 shared title
Bruno Sammartino 1 shared title
Anthony White 1 shared title
Dominic DeNucci 1 shared title

Career timeline

WWE Hall of Fame 2004WWE: The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
WWE Saturday Night's Main EventI Like To Hurt PeopleThe WWF's Amazing ManagersAndre the Giant
WWF Championship WrestlingWWE Showdown at Shea '80
WWF All-Star Wrestling
WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973

Full Filmography

12 titles
  • WWE Hall of Fame 2004 (2004) as The Grand Wizard (Archive footage)
  • WWE: The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers (2004) as The Grand Wizard
  • WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 (1995) as Ernie Roth (Archive footage)
  • The Best of the WWF: volume 7 (1986) as The Grand Wizard (Manager)
  • WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985)
  • I Like To Hurt People (1985) as Self - Abdullah Farouk
  • The WWF's Amazing Managers (1985) as The Grand Wizard
  • Andre the Giant (1985) as The Grand Wizard (Archive footage)
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  • WWF Championship Wrestling (1980) as The Grand Wizard of Wrestling (Manager)
  • WWE Showdown at Shea '80 (1980) as The Grand Wizard (Manager)
  • WWF All-Star Wrestling (1975) as The Grand Wizard
  • WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973 (1973) as The Grand Wizard

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ernie Roth best known for?

Ernie Roth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985), Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003).

When and where was Ernie Roth born?

Ernie Roth was born on August 30, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, United States. They passed away on October 12, 1983.

How many credits does Ernie Roth have?

Ernie Roth has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2004.

What is Ernie Roth's background in cinema and television?

Irwin "Ernie" Roth, known by the ring names The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Abdullah Farouk, was an American professional wrestling manager. Not a wrestler himself due to his small stature, he was noted for his flamboyant outfit of sequined jackets, wraparound sunglasses, and a brightly colored turban decorated with ...

Ernie Roth by the numbers

12credits
9films
3TV series
1973–2004active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (12) Born on August 30 In memoriam 1983

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