Actor / Actress
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Biography
William James Myers, better known by his ring name George "The Animal" Steele, is a former American professional wrestler, author and actor. Steele's career lasted from 1967 until 1988, though he made occasional wrestling appearances into the 1990s and 2000s. He also portrayed Swedish wrestler/actor Tor Johnson in Ed Wood, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp.
Jim Myers is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Ed Wood (1994), Raw (1993), WWF Superstars (1986), WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986), WWF Championship Wrestling (1980), WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985), WWF All-Star Wrestling (1975), WWE Old School (1973). The recorded credits span 1973 to 2017, including 16 movies and 9 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies16
TV shows9
Active years represented1973–2017
Place of birthDetroit, Michigan, USA
Died
Also known as
George "The Animal" Steele · The Animal · The Student · George Steele
Known for
MovieEd Wood
TV ShowRaw
TV ShowWWF Superstars
TV ShowWWF Wrestling Challenge
TV ShowWWF Championship Wrestling
TV ShowWWE Saturday Night's Main Event
TV ShowWWF All-Star Wrestling
TV ShowWWE Old School
TV ShowTuesday Night Titans
TV ShowWrestlemania Rewind
MovieMr. Nanny
MovieThe True Story of WrestleMania
MovieWrestleMania II
MovieInside the Steel Cage
MovieWrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
MovieThe Price of Fame
MovieBest of the WWF Volume 1
MovieWWE WrestleMania III
MovieHulkamania 2
MovieThe Best of the WWF: volume 17
MovieBoston Girls
MovieVillains of the Squared Circle
MovieBest of the WWF Volume 3
MovieWrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
MovieThe Best of the WWF: volume 15