Ernie Roth
Irwin "Ernie" Roth (August 30, 1926 – October 12, 1983), 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 jewels and feathers. He was inducted into the WWE's Hall of Fame class of 1995.
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| Full name at birth | Irwin Roth
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| Claim to fame | The Grand Wizard of Wrestling
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| Date of birth | 7 June 1929
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| Place of birth | Canton, Ohio
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| Date of death | 12 October 1983
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| Age | 54 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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| Cause of death | Heart Attack
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| Resting place | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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| Occupation | Wrestling manager
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| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight | 130 lbs (59 kg)
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Ernie Roth is known for his role in the video André the Giant (1985) as The Grand Wizard.
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