15 Vintage Photos of Andre the Giant Looking Larger Than Life

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A large man in swim trunks poses with five women in bikinis on the left; on the right, an oversized hand holds a small beer can, making the can look tiny by comparison.

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Andre the Giant was more than a wrestling superstar. Standing over seven feet tall and weighing more than 500 pounds, Andre Rene Roussimoff dominated the wrestling ring, became a Hollywood icon, and captured the imagination of fans everywhere. His memorable performance in “The Princess Bride” brought him mainstream fame, while his legendary wrestling matches showed the world a man whose sheer size was almost unbelievable.

These vintage photos highlight just how massive Andre truly was, offering perspective on why fans were amazed by the astonishing presence of this larger-than-life entertainer.

1. Perhaps not the most scientific unit of measurement, but Andre the Giant had a wingspan of 10 women.

Vintage photo of Andre the Giant in black trunks and boots stands with arms outstretched, surrounded by eight women in white towels. The group poses indoors against a plain wall, with the women gathered closely around the man.
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2. This kid’s reaction to meeting Andre the Giant in the 1970s

Andre the Giant smiles down at a small child looking up at him in wonder. They stand outside among a group of people, highlighting the contrast in their heights.
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3. Andre the Giant and Fred Savage on the set of The Princess Bride in 1987

Andre the Giant in a green jacket and pink shirt sits with a young Fred Savage wearing a navy blue sports jersey on his lap. They are indoors, with a ladder and various household items visible in the background.
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4. Andre the Giant drinking a glass of white wine in 1976

Andre the Giant in a short-sleeve shirt sits at a bar, speaking to a woman in a purple turtleneck. A drink is on the bar, and bottles line the shelves behind them. A lamp and a yellow sign are also visible.
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Seeing Andre the Giant drinking a relatively tiny glass of wine reminds me of all of his legendary benders. One rumor has him drinking 119 12-oz beers in six hours. That’s a can every three minutes without a break for six hours.

5. Andre in Cannes, France, holding a woman in 1967

A smiling Andre the Giant in swim trunks lifts a woman in a bikini at a busy beach, with sunbathers, umbrellas, palm trees, and a large building visible in the background.
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6. Andre, after winning the WWF (now WWE) heavyweight championship after defeating Hulk Hogan in The Main Event in 1988

Andre the Giant wearing a black singlet and a championship belt raises his hand in a crowded arena, with spectators watching from the stands.
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7. Andre the Giant and his stunt double on the set of The Princess Bride in late 1986

Andre the Giant and his body double in period costumes stand outdoors on either side of a much shorter man in modern clothing. Andre rests his hands on the shorter mans shoulders. All three face the camera and smile.
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8. Andre the Giant holding a normal, 12-oz can of beer

Andre the Giants very large hand holding a small can of beer, making the can appear tiny in comparison to the hand’s size. A glass is partially visible in the background.

9. Andre holding and posing four models in the 1980s

Andre the Giant in black swim trunks poses, smiling, holding four women in bikinis, with another woman standing behind him, all against a yellow background.
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10. Andre the Giant trying to catch a cab in NYC in the 1970s

A very tall, muscular Andre the Giant with long hair, wearing an open shirt and dark pants, holds a large brown duffel bag while standing on a city sidewalk next to a yellow taxi. Urban buildings and traffic are visible in the background.
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11. Andre the Giant was an absolute troll in the ’80s

Black-and-white vintage photo of Andre the Giant above a quote where he says he dislikes speaking badly of people, but admits he hates Hulk Hogan and wants to squash his face because Hogan is a “big ugly goon.”.

12. Andre the Giant hanging out with Hulk Hogan in Japan in the ’80s

Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant talk at an outdoor newsstand in Japan. Andre is much taller and wearing red pants and a striped shirt, while Hulk Hogan wears sunglasses, a black jacket, and blue jeans. Sunlight casts shadows on the ground.
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Keep in mind that Hulk Hogan was 6’7″.

13. Wilt Chamberlain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Andre the Giant in the 1980s

Wilt Chamberlain, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Andre the Giant are standing together.
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14. Andre the Giant at Disneyland in 1975

Andre the Giant with curly hair walks towards the camera in a crowded outdoor area, dressed in a button-down shirt and dark pants. People in 1970s-style clothing watch him as he passes by.
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15. Andre the Giant sitting on his 1970s Cadillac in 1981

Andre the Giant with curly hair, wearing a light-colored short-sleeve shirt and pants, leans against the hood of a large white car parked on a city street.

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Colby Droscher
Colby Droscher
Colby has been in digital publishing for 15+ years. In a past life he was the Editor in Chief of Literally Media Entertainment brands (cracked.com, ebaumsworld.com, cheezburger.com).

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