Andre the Giant: Larger Than Life chronicles the dramatic personal life and career of world-famous wrestler Andre Rene Roussimoff. This biography of the World Wrestling Federation star originally aired on A&E network's Biography. Follow Andre's story from his humble beginnings in the farmlands of France to the Federation's Hall of Fame. The gentle giant suffered from a growth ailment known as acromegaly. Born to parents who were both over six feet tall, Andre measured 7'5", and weighed 497 pounds. His powerful figure and charisma made him one of the biggest attractions in professional wrestling. This film includes the wrestler's legendary Haircut Match, Andre versus Ken Patera, versus three men at once, versus Gorilla Monsoon and more. In the personal account of Andre's life, friends and family share insightful stories as to why the mighty man was loved by children and feared by grown men Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/wwf-andre-the-giant-larger-than-life#ixzz1apbNGnFu