Bobo Brazil
Ator
10 de julho de 1924 — 20 de janeiro de 1998 (73 anos)
Houston Harris was a pioneering wrestler who broke racial barriers in professional wrestling. He was born on July 10, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and became known by his ring name, Bobo Brazil. He was one of the first African American wrestlers to gain fame in North America.
From a young age, Harris had a tough life. After losing his father at the age of 7, he worked various jobs, including playing baseball in the Negro Leagues. He was discovered for wrestling after meeting Joe Savoldi, who trained him.
Bobo started wrestling in 1948 and quickly became popular due to his skill and professionalism, despite the racism and racial restrictions of the time. His name was a result of an accident—he was initially named BuBu Brasil, but a promotional error led him to adopt the name Bobo Brazil. Throughout his career, he faced legendary wrestlers like Killer Kowalski, Dick the Bruiser, and The Sheik. He also became a pioneer by participating in the first racially mixed match in Atlanta in 1970.
Outside the ring, Bobo mentored other wrestlers, including Rocky Johnson, and left a lasting legacy in the world of wrestling. He retired in 1993 and later opened a restaurant, which he ran for over 20 years. In 1994, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the WWF.
Bobo Brazil passed away on January 20, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the sport.
From a young age, Harris had a tough life. After losing his father at the age of 7, he worked various jobs, including playing baseball in the Negro Leagues. He was discovered for wrestling after meeting Joe Savoldi, who trained him.
Bobo started wrestling in 1948 and quickly became popular due to his skill and professionalism, despite the racism and racial restrictions of the time. His name was a result of an accident—he was initially named BuBu Brasil, but a promotional error led him to adopt the name Bobo Brazil. Throughout his career, he faced legendary wrestlers like Killer Kowalski, Dick the Bruiser, and The Sheik. He also became a pioneer by participating in the first racially mixed match in Atlanta in 1970.
Outside the ring, Bobo mentored other wrestlers, including Rocky Johnson, and left a lasting legacy in the world of wrestling. He retired in 1993 and later opened a restaurant, which he ran for over 20 years. In 1994, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the WWF.
Bobo Brazil passed away on January 20, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the sport.
Filmografia
| 2015 | It's Good to Be the King: The Jerry Lawler Story · as Bobo Brazil |
| 2010 | Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon · as Bobo Brazil |
| 2008 | Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection · as Bobo Brazil |
| 2006 | The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1995 | WWF Hall of Fame · as Self |
| 1994 | WWF Hall of Fame · as Self |
| 1985 | I Like to Hurt People · as Self |
| 1985 | Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1984 | Tuesday Night Titans · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1975 | WCW WorldWide · as Self (1978) |
| 1973 | WWE Old School · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1972 | AWA All-Star Wrestling · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1972 | WWF All-Star Wrestling · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1972 | WWF Championship Wrestling · as Bobo Brazil |
| 1973 | WWF on MSG Network · as Wrestler |