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 Native Detroiter Kevin Nash is an actor and equal rights advocate who discovered his love of comedy as the class clown in elementary school and to this day, he can find humor in almost any situation. One day he could not find humor was April 4th, 1968 as that was the day his father died of a heart attack at work at 36 years of age. After spending the day at the funeral home he came home seeking solace in the back bedroom of their 800 sq. foot home watching his portable TV. Suddenly on screen came the report of Martin Luther King's assassination. This brought to mind sitting on his father's knee as they watched MLK's "I have a dream" speech. This touched a nerve since the only time he'd ever seen his father cry was the day JFK was shot. Kevin's father, a lifelong democrat instilled core values in his son which later in life lead to Nash's advocacy of human rights, whether it be race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.After 3 years playing Division 1 college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers a physical altercation with the head coach Don DeVoe (Kevin pie-faced him after DeVoe grabbed Nash by his jersey), led to a parting of the ways. He was then inspired to join the Army after watching Bill Murray's Stripes and went on to not only have top-secret clearance but also represent the US Armed Forces in the paint. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Nash played European basketball where a career-ending catastrophic knee injury concluded his basketball career and would hinder his ensuing professional athletic career from day one. His love of being an athlete led him down another path to infamy, namely, professional wrestling. He is one of only eight human beings on the planet to bear the elite distinction of being TWICE inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, after a career garnering 6 world title belts and 21 championships in total. Of course, none of that would have been possible without the brains, talent, and personality that put him on the Mt. Olympus of the sports entertainment universe in the first place.While his athletic route to fame using not only his wit and Detroit coolness but also his considerable 6'10" size and physical prowess to his advantage is what he may be best known for, Nash's skill as a primarily comedic actor is what gives him the most personal satisfaction. Proudest of his portrayal as Officer Englehart in The Longest Yard (2005), the role was originally scripted for a single line, "Who drank all the damn Gatorade?!" but when both Adam Sandler and director Peter Segal saw how thoroughly and artfully Nash embraced the part, Englehart became a much, much bigger part of the film due to Nash's ability to ad-lib scenes. Kevin's take on this masculine prison guard turned estrogen-laden cheerleader, is perhaps his most memorable character to date.Part Native American and part Neanderthal, Kevin Nash is one-of-a-kind.
Bio:
Native Detroiter Kevin Nash is an actor and equal rights advocate who discovered his love of comedy as the class clown in elementary school and to this day, he can find humor in almost any situation. One day he could not find humor was April 4th, 1968 as that was the day his father died of a heart attack at work at 36 years of age. After spending the day at the funeral home he came home seeking solace in the back bedroom of their 800 sq. foot home watching his portable TV. Suddenly on screen came the report of Martin Luther King's assassination. This brought to mind sitting on his father's knee as they watched MLK's "I have a dream" speech. This touched a nerve since the only time he'd ever seen his father cry was the day JFK was shot. Kevin's father, a lifelong democrat instilled core values in his son which later in life lead to Nash's advocacy of human rights, whether it be race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.After 3 years playing Division 1 college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers a physical altercation with the head coach Don DeVoe (Kevin pie-faced him after DeVoe grabbed Nash by his jersey), led to a parting of the ways. He was then inspired to join the Army after watching Bill Murray's Stripes and went on to not only have top-secret clearance but also represent the US Armed Forces in the paint. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Nash played European basketball where a career-ending catastrophic knee injury concluded his basketball career and would hinder his ensuing professional athletic career from day one. His love of being an athlete led him down another path to infamy, namely, professional wrestling. He is one of only eight human beings on the planet to bear the elite distinction of being TWICE inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, after a career garnering 6 world title belts and 21 championships in total. Of course, none of that would have been possible without the brains, talent, and personality that put him on the Mt. Olympus of the sports entertainment universe in the first place.While his athletic route to fame using not only his wit and Detroit coolness but also his considerable 6'10" size and physical prowess to his advantage is what he may be best known for, Nash's skill as a primarily comedic actor is what gives him the most personal satisfaction. Proudest of his portrayal as Officer Englehart in The Longest Yard (2005), the role was originally scripted for a single line, "Who drank all the damn Gatorade?!" but when both Adam Sandler and director Peter Segal saw how thoroughly and artfully Nash embraced the part, Englehart became a much, much bigger part of the film due to Nash's ability to ad-lib scenes. Kevin's take on this masculine prison guard turned estrogen-laden cheerleader, is perhaps his most memorable character to date.Part Native American and part Neanderthal, Kevin Nash is one-of-a-kind.
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Was accidentally stabbed by actor Thomas Jane during the shooting of a knife fight scene in The Punisher (2004). It was reported that Nash didn't notice the wound until someone told him he was bleeding.During his senior season in high school, he was rated the second-best prep basketball player in Michigan. First was Earvin Magic Johnson.Played basketball for the University of TennesseeWas offerred the part of Sabertooth in X-Men (2000) but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.Particapted in WCW Nitro's infamous "Fingerpoke of Doom" match. In which he was the WCW World Champion at the time. He was supposed to wrestle Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the title. When the match began Hogan poked him on the chest and he fell. Hogan then pinned him and won the title. This match was considered to be the start of WCW downfall and rating soon fell afterwards.Holds the record for the shortest WWF title win: eight seconds. As soon as the bell rang, Nash (as "Diesel") kicked WWF Champion Bob Backlund in the gut, drove him into the mat with a Jacknife Powerbomb, and picked up the win.Was offered the part in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) because they needed someone who could wear the heavy costume.Was considered for the role of Little John in Robin Hood (2010).One of 6 Pro Wrestler to ever win the WCW and WWF Heavyweight Championships in their career.After tearing his quadricep, was planning on returning to the WWF as his old character, Diesel, and even dyed his hair black. But by the time his return rolled around, his hair had turned gray.WWE Hall of Famer.He is only 6' 10" tall. The 7' height was an exaggeration from his WCW daysHad his hair cut short for his role in The Punisher (2004). The WWE worked it into an angle where he lost a "Hair vs. Hair" match to Chris Jericho on the August 18, 2003 live edition of WWE Raw (1993).3rd wrestler to appear in a Marvel comic book movie, others are Randy Savage (Spider-Man (2002)), Tyler Mane (X-Men (2000)) & Paul Levesque (aka "Triple H") (Blade: Trinity (2004)).As of 2004, Kevin has technically retired, however he still makes odd tag match appearances with fellow Outsider Scott Hall.Planned on returning to the WWE on the 2003 March 31 episode of WWE Raw (1993), but pushed it back to April 7 because he didn't want to interfere in the WWE debut of Bill Goldberg.During his last stint with the WWE, he wrestled against real-life friend Triple H in a 'Hell in a Cell' match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the June PPV, Bad Blood 2003. Although he lost, many considered this to be his best match in the WWE.Won the Pro Wrestler of the Year Award (1995)Lost to Booker Huffman (aka "Booker T") in his final reign as WCW Champion.Nash formed a tag team in WCW dubbed the "Master Blasters", with Al Greene.Was the first WWE Superstar to appear as a guest on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel on the 5th May 2003 episode of WWE Raw (1993), where he and Paul Levesque (aka "Triple H") beat the holy hell out of each other, leading to their match at Judgment Day.Previous Managers: Diamond Dallas Page, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Pamela Anderson, Shawn Michaels, Merlin the Wizard (Kevin Sullivan), Ted DiBiase, Torrie Wilson.Son Tristan Nash, born 1996.Former member of the nWo & The Millionaire's ClubLost a "hair match" to Chris Jericho in August 2003, which resulted in his trademark long hair being cut. Nash's hair hadn't been cut since his original WWF stint in 1993.Former WWF Heavyweight ChampionFormer WCW Heavyweight ChampionFormer member of the nWo OutsidersDecided to not re-sign with WWE. (January 2004)Is one of two [now former] American professional wrestlers, along with Kurt Angle, to make a brief appearance in a film as a silent Russian character who brutally dominates the protagonist in a fight, only for the hero to miraculously escape defeat and/or death. Nash did this in The Punisher (2004), and Angle in Warrior (2011).Fomer WWF Intercontinental ChampionLost the WWF Championship to Bret Hart (aka "The Hitman") at Survivor Series in 1995.With team-mate Scott Hall, Kevin Nash was defeated by the tag team, formed by Shinya Hashimoto and MMA legend Naoya Ogawa.Former member of the nWo Wolfpac1998 WCW World War 3 Winner.One of the original three members of the New World Order (nWo). The other two are Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall.Former WCW & WWF Tag Team ChampionNotable Title Wins Include: WWF Tag Team Titles; WWF Intercontinental Title; WWF Heavyweight Title; WCW Tag Team Titles; WCW Television Title; WCW World Title; WCW World War 3 (3 Ring Battle Royale) Winner 1998At Souled Out 2000, defeated Terry Funk to become The Commissioner of WCW.Returned to the WWE after being out nearly nine months with a quad injury. (April 2003)Defeated 46-year-old Bob Backlund to win the WWF title for the first time.Part of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (formerly known as NWA/TNA), whose primetime show TNA Impact! (official typeset: TNA iMPACT!) seen on Spike TV. (October 2004)At the 1996 Great American Bash, he planted Eric Bischoff through the stage with a Jacknife Powerbomb.Former World Tag Team Champion.Won the WCW Championship by defeating Bill Goldberg. |
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Kevin Nash |
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Actor,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Actor,Writer,Producer |
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Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:06:21 |
| Height: |
6' 10' (2.08 m) |
| Biography: |
Native Detroiter Kevin Nash is an actor and equal rights advocate who discovered his love of comedy as the class clown in elementary school and to this day, he can find humor in almost any situation. One day he could not find humor was April 4th, 196 |
| Trivia: |
Was accidentally stabbed by actor Thomas Jane during the shooting of a knife fight scene in The Punisher (2004). It was reported that Nash didn't notice the wound until someone told him he was bleeding.During his senior season in high school, he was rated the second-best prep basketball player in Michigan. First was Earvin Magic Johnson.Played basketball for the University of TennesseeWas offerred the part of Sabertooth in X-Men (2000) but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.Particapted in WCW Nitro's infamous "Fingerpoke of Doom" match. In which he was the WCW World Champion at the time. He was supposed to wrestle Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the title. When the match began Hogan poked him on the chest and he fell. Hogan then pinned him and won the title. This match was considered to be the start of WCW downfall and rating soon fell afterwards.Holds the record for the shortest WWF title win: eight seconds. As soon as the bell rang, Nash (as "Diesel") kicked WWF Champion Bob Backlund in the gut, drove him into the mat with a Jacknife Powerbomb, and picked up the win.Was offered the part in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) because they needed someone who could wear the heavy costume.Was considered for the role of Little John in Robin Hood (2010).One of 6 Pro Wrestler to ever win the WCW and WWF Heavyweight Championships in their career.After tearing his quadricep, was planning on returning to the WWF as his old character, Diesel, and even dyed his hair black. But by the time his return rolled around, his hair had turned gray.WWE Hall of Famer.He is only 6' 10" tall. The 7' height was an exaggeration from his WCW daysHad his hair cut short for his role in The Punisher (2004). The WWE worked it into an angle where he lost a "Hair vs. Hair" match to Chris Jericho on the August 18, 2003 live edition of WWE Raw (1993).3rd wrestler to appear in a Marvel comic book movie, others are Randy Savage (Spider-Man (2002)), Tyler Mane (X-Men (2000)) & Paul Levesque (aka "Triple H") (Blade: Trinity (2004)).As of 2004, Kevin has technically retired, however he still makes odd tag match appearances with fellow Outsider Scott Hall.Planned on returning to the WWE on the 2003 March 31 episode of WWE Raw (1993), but pushed it back to April 7 because he didn't want to interfere in the WWE debut of Bill Goldberg.During his last stint with the WWE, he wrestled against real-life friend Triple H in a 'Hell in a Cell' match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the June PPV, Bad Blood 2003. Although he lost, many considered this to be his best match in the WWE.Won the Pro Wrestler of the Year Award (1995)Lost to Booker Huffman (aka "Booker T") in his final reign as WCW Champion.Nash formed a tag team in WCW dubbed the "Master Blasters", with Al Greene.Was the first WWE Superstar to appear as a guest on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel on the 5th May 2003 episode of WWE Raw (1993), where he and Paul Levesque (aka "Triple H") beat the holy hell out of each other, leading to their match at Judgment Day.Previous Managers: Diamond Dallas Page, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Pamela Anderson, Shawn Michaels, Merlin the Wizard (Kevin Sullivan), Ted DiBiase, Torrie Wilson.Son Tristan Nash, born 1996.Former member of the nWo & The Millionaire's ClubLost a "hair match" to Chris Jericho in August 2003, which resulted in his trademark long hair being cut. Nash's hair hadn't been cut since his original WWF stint in 1993.Former WWF Heavyweight ChampionFormer WCW Heavyweight ChampionFormer member of the nWo OutsidersDecided to not re-sign with WWE. (January 2004)Is one of two [now former] American professional wrestlers, along with Kurt Angle, to make a brief appearance in a film as a silent Russian character who brutally dominates the protagonist in a fight, only for the hero to miraculously escape defeat and/or death. Nash did this in The Punisher (2004), and Angle in Warrior (2011).Fomer WWF Intercontinental ChampionLost the WWF Championship to Bret Hart (aka "The Hitman") at Survivor Series in 1995.With team-mate Scott Hall, Kevin Nash was defeated by the tag team, formed by Shinya Hashimoto and MMA legend Naoya Ogawa.Former member of the nWo Wolfpac1998 WCW World War 3 Winner.One of the original three members of the New World Order (nWo). The other two are Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall.Former WCW & WWF Tag Team ChampionNotable Title Wins Include: WWF Tag Team Titles; WWF Intercontinental Title; WWF Heavyweight Title; WCW Tag Team Titles; WCW Television Title; WCW World Title; WCW World War 3 (3 Ring Battle Royale) Winner 1998At Souled Out 2000, defeated Terry Funk to become The Commissioner of WCW.Returned to the WWE after being out nearly nine months with a quad injury. (April 2003)Defeated 46-year-old Bob Backlund to win the WWF title for the first time.Part of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (formerly known as NWA/TNA), whose primetime show TNA Impact! (official typeset: TNA iMPACT!) seen on Spike TV. (October 2004)At the 1996 Great American Bash, he planted Eric Bischoff through the stage with a Jacknife Powerbomb.Former World Tag Team Champion.Won the WCW Championship by defeating Bill Goldberg. |
| Trademarks: |
His long hair, which goes down to his lower back, uncut since his WCW days. Part of his 'Big Sexy' trademark.
Trademark move: Chokeslam
Finishing move: Jackknife Powerbomb (Release Powerbomb)
Trademark move: Walking Sidewalk Slam
Trademark move: Big Boot |
| Quotes: |
It's gone on my whole life, this David and Goliath syndrome that a lot of these smaller guys always have. They think the only reason I've ever had any success in my career is because of my physical size. And you know what? If that's the case, so be it. I really don't care. Because I have that size.
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The world is a mess. It seems that life gets harder on a personal level each and every day. Hug and kiss those you love every day. You never know when the tragedies of this world may visit your life.
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Scott Hall is a great wrestler, a better friend, but more than anything a very caring human being. Scott never passed a homeless person or someone in need without opening his wallet. This is a guy that has the first two nickels he ever made.
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If you go to an ATM for a hundred dollars and it keeps spitting twenties, when would you walk away? When it wasn't spitting twenties no more. As long as you can take the money out, you'd stay there. That's what the wrestling business is like.
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I've always been into bodybuilding and keeping in shape, and I just challenge myself to see if I can continue to make improvements. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
Former center for Tennessee basketball team Former bouncer
Former bodyguard and bestfriend of WWF wrestler Shawn Michaels
Former WWF heavyweight Champion (Defeated Bob Backlund, lost to Bret Hart)
On the Nickelodeon TV shows "U to U Central" |
| Spouse: |
Tamara Nash (October 29, 1988 - present) (1 child) |
| Children: |
Tristen Nash |
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