
Acting
Jim Myers
Born — Died
1937-04-16 — 2017-02-16
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
51 titles
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.
Known for
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
8.3A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
NRThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
Film credits
2010s · 6 titles
4.2A pair of friends from Boston kick off their New Year by making a pact to murder the people who have mistreated them in this darkly comic thriller. When the slaughter starts, their ex-boyfriends will wish they'd been faithful.
Boston Girls
2010
8.2The story of WrestleMania, from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, including interviews from the Superstars and creative forces behind the event.
The True Story of WrestleMania
2011
5.8CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE: PRO WRESTLING'S UNDERGROUND takes you deep inside the underground world of professional wrestling. This compelling film follows several wrestlers as they make their way through the local VFW halls, high school gyms and Elks' lodges grinding it out on the independent circuit where the payouts can range from $5 - $20 per match. Some do it for the love of the sport, others desperate to make it big; it is both heart-pounding and heart-wrenching. Tim Disbrow makes his directorial debut as he documents the circuit's legends, including: Kevin Sullivan, Michael "Trent Acid" Verdi, Rhett Titus, Sabu, Kamala and Necro Butcher, who also made an appearance in the critically-acclaimed film, The Wrestler.
Card Subject To Change
2010
6.0Ted DiBiase Jr. takes a journey through pro-wrestlings past to tell the faith-based story of his father's rise, fall and redemption.
The Price of Fame
2017
5.1Starring former world champions Bret Hart and Billy Graham, 350 Days is a true look behind the curtains at the grueling life they led on the road 350 days a year and the effect that lifestyle had on their marriages, family, physical and mental health. Featuring Greg Valentine, Tito Santana, Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff, Abdullah The Butcher, Wendi Richter, Bill Eadie, Nikolai Volkoff, Stan Hansen, Angelo Mosca, Lex Luger, and more, this film also includes some of the last interviews ever done with George “The Animal” Steele, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Ox Baker, The Wolfman, Don Fargo, and 99-year-old Angelo Savoldi.
350 Days
2019
NRThe first Wrestlemania is history and business is booming! Wrestlers are making top dollar, traveling all over the world, seeing dolls in their image, and some can even quit teaching and wrestle full time! Especially if they were in one of the WWE’s hottest angles with Macho Man Randy Savage and Elizabeth. And such is the case with George The Animal Steele. The man behind that scary and lovable character takes you back to 1986 and examines all the major happenings in wrestling’s biggest federation. Saturday Night’s Main Event skits…a jealous Savage…JYD…Adonis…turning babyface…Albano…the McMahons…Steele’s students…Wrestlemania 2…the Funks…”King” Harley Race…The Wrestling Album…the dangers of TV…more…more…MORE!!!
Timeline The History of WWE – 1986 – As Told By George Steele
2012
2000s · 4 titles
NRIntroduced by Jonny Depp, this 14 minute behind the scenes featurette shows the filming of several scenes, without narration or interviews.
Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!%
2004
4.0A man returning from a tour of duty is mistaken for his brother by debt-collecting gangsters, while the brother goes on a killing and kidnapping spree with a loose-cannon convict.
South of Heaven
2008
7.5The phrase Saturday Night s Main Event means the biggest WWE Superstars of the 80s and 90s fighting memorable battles along with humorous and unique vignettes. For the first time ever, the greatest matches in the 18-year history of the event come to DVD with The Best of Saturday Night s Main Event. This 3-disc set includes more than 30 matches, as well as humorous vignettes, interviews, and Superstar recollections of what Saturday Night s Main Event meant to them.
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
2009
6.5Set in Florida at the close of 1941, this film noir follows small-town police chief John Haleran's investigation of the murder of a young Japanese girl, a case that leads to a top secret government conspiracy. With the help of retired cop Taylor, Haleran discovers a connection between the victim and an imminent Japanese attack.
Small Town Conspiracy
2003
1990s · 6 titles
7.5The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
Ed Wood
1994
5.1A former pro-wrestler is hired to be the bodyguard/nanny for a couple of bratty kids whose inventor father is being stalked by a rival.
Mr. Nanny
1993
NRHosts Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes highlight the best of WWE; action includes a fan-favorite contest between The Undertaker and Tugboat; The Ultimate Warrior defends the WWE Championship against Sgt. Slaughter.
WWE SuperTape: Volume 4
1991
8.0Everyone in the trailer park has a secret of their own, including Nick and Gino. Without the comforting distractions of Brooklyn, the brothers lose grip of their long-defined roles, which threatens to expose the unspoken Family secret, that each has kept from the other, for twenty years.
Blowfish
1997
10.0Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special look at the 1995 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. The careers and legacies of the inductees of the Class of 1995 are featured including Pedro Morales, "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, Antonio Rocca, Ivan Putski, George "The Animal" Steele, The Grand Wizard, and the first female inductee, The Fabulous Moolah.
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
1995
1.0Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October 10, 1999 from the Casino Magic hotel and casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The event was meant to be the first in a series of pay-per-views that would feature popular wrestling stars from the 1980s and early 1990s. The event is considered to be one of the worst wrestling events of all time, and was a critical and financial disaster.
Heroes of Wrestling
1999
1980s · 23 titles
NRHulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
Hulkamania 2
1987
NRHosts Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine journey through time to relive some of the most exciting battles to ever take place inside a steel cage, featuring Superstars such as Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant and more.
Inside the Steel Cage
1986
NRThe most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
6.4Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
WrestleMania II
1986
7.4Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.
WWE WrestleMania III
1987
7.2WrestleMania IV was the fourth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on March 27, 1988 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event was the finals of a fourteen-man tournament for the undisputed WWF Championship, where Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase to win the vacant title. The main matches on the undercard were a twenty-man battle royal won by Bad News Brown, Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Strike Force (Tito Santana and Rick Martel) for the WWF Tag Team Championship, Brutus Beefcake versus The Honky Tonk Man for the WWF Intercontinental Championship and a 14-man tournament for the vacated WWF Championship.
WWE WrestleMania IV
1988
6.0WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985
NRProfiling one of the wildest creatures ever to roar with this home video classic highlighting the amazing story of George "The Animal" Steele; a wildly popular figure in the 1980s, Steele drew attention for his feud with "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
George "The Animal" Steele
1987
10.0Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superstars of the '80s; from Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to Andre the Giant and Capt. Lou Albano, this show is full of unforgettable moments.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985
10.0Hilarious mistakes, miscues, and other annoying curve balls perpetrated by various WWE Superstars of the 1980s; host "Mean" Gene Okerlund presents a variety of funny incidents that found their way to national television.
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987
NRThe biggest superstars in WWE in their greatest moments!
The Best of the WWF: volume 11
1987
NRAll the best and brightest rising stars of WWE - plus the biggest and baddest superstars!
The Best of the WWF: volume 17
1988
NRA collection of some of the best WWF matches.
Best of the WWF Volume 3
1985
NRYour favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
1987
NRFeaturing footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) and matches including Nikolai Volkoff vs George "The Animal" Steele and Captain Lou Alabano & Afa the Samoan vs Andre the Giant & Pedro Morales! Additionally, there are appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, "Classy" Freddie Blassie & much more!
The WWF's Amazing Managers
1985
NRThe best action that the WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
NRThis Home Video Classic celebrates the WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth; she stands by her man during battles against Hulk Hogan, George "The Animal" Steele and more.
The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
1986
WWE Superstars descend onto the Motor City for some incredible in-ring action!
WWE Detroit Wrestling '86
1986
NR3 Championship Matches!
The Best of the WWF: volume 15
1988
The wrestling capital of the world gets slammed by the WWE's mightiest superstars when Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against George "The Animal" Steele.
WWE St. Louis Wrestling: September '84
1984
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a Steel Cage Showdown between Hulk Hogan and Kamala for the WWE Championship.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: January '87
1987
Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
1986
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a WWE Championship Match between Hulk Hogan and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: October '85
1985
Series credits
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
8.3A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
NRThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
NRThe first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
NRRelive the greatest matches and moments in WrestleMania history and discover the amazing stories behind them.
Wrestlemania Rewind
2014
