George Kotsonaros
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On October 16, 1892 George Kotsonaros was born in Nauplie, Greece. In 1926 he is first recorded as appearing in a movie and would appear in several more following that. Laurel and Hardy fans remember him fondly for the parts he played with them.
By that time he'd been wrestling for at least 10 years. The picture with this piece was printed in 1916. From 1926 until approximately 1931, he continued appearing in movies and wrestling at the same time. His rugged looks acquired from prize fighting prior to 1926 resulted in the kind of thuggish over the top looks loved in silent movies.
1931 was his last movie and it was called Honeymoon Lane. Kotsonaros continued wrestling right up until his passing in 1933. Unfortunately George would be another victim of the road as he died in an automobile accident driving between shows.
On October 16, 1892 George Kotsonaros was born in Nauplie, Greece. In 1926 he is first recorded as appearing in a movie and would appear in several more following that. Laurel and Hardy fans remember him fondly for the parts he played with them.
By that time he'd been wrestling for at least 10 years. The picture with this piece was printed in 1916. From 1926 until approximately 1931, he continued appearing in movies and wrestling at the same time. His rugged looks acquired from prize fighting prior to 1926 resulted in the kind of thuggish over the top looks loved in silent movies.
1931 was his last movie and it was called Honeymoon Lane. Kotsonaros continued wrestling right up until his passing in 1933. Unfortunately George would be another victim of the road as he died in an automobile accident driving between shows.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
Biography of George Kotsonaros.
Author: Jimmy Wheeler.
Published: July 2014.
Biography: #75.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Updated: September 10, 2021.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
Biography of George Kotsonaros.
Author: Jimmy Wheeler.
Published: July 2014.
Biography: #75.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Updated: September 10, 2021.