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Chris Adams

Actor
Born February 10, 1955Died October 7, 2001 (46 years)
Christopher Adams, best known as "Gentleman" Chris Adams, was an English professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, trainer, and judoka.

By age 21, he was a three-time British National Judo Champion in his age and weight classes. In professional wrestling, Adams gained his greatest success in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he became the promotion's World Heavyweight Champion and one of its biggest stars. He also performed for companies such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA), where he held WWE Light Heavyweight Championship. All totalled, he held 26 titles over a 23-year career.

Adams is known for training wrestlers such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and for popularizing the superkick finishing move, which would later be used by many other performers.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Twice in a Lifetime

Known For

  • House of Deadly Lies
  • The Care and Handling of Roses

Filmography

2023
2021
Biography: WWE Legends (TV Series) · as "gentleman" Chris Adams (archive Footage)
2021
Biography: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin · as “gentleman” Chris Adams (archive Footage)
2001
Fall: The Price of Silence · as Transit Cop
1999
Twice in a Lifetime (TV Series) · as Intern Miller
1998
WCW/NWO World War 3 · as "gentleman" Chris Adams
1997
WCW World War 3 · as "gentleman" Chris Adams
1997
Hostile Intent · as Fischer
1996
The Care and Handling of Roses · as Parking Attendant
1996
1995
WCW Monday Nitro (TV Series)
1993
Class of '96 (TV Series) · as Cameraman
1990
Starrcade · as "gentleman" Chris Adams

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