origin unknown. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis.Note that some information is displayed differently in the Unabridged. stunt, dwarf. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis.
Andre the Giant (Andre Rene Roussimoff) was born in the countryside of Grenoble, France to parents of average size. It was quickly discovered that Andre most closely shared the genetics of his Bulgarian grandfather who stood over 7 feet tall. When Andre was 14, he towered over his peers at 6â2 and weighed 200 lbs.
It is believed that Andre was about 7 foot 1 inch at his max, and probably closer to 6 foot 10 inches during his later life, due to back surgeries and posture problems. Biography Andre Rene Rousimoff was born in 1946 to Boris and Marian Rouismoff, who were both over 6 feet tall.