Age, Biography and Wiki
Frank Andersson was born on 9 May, 1956 in Trollhättan, Sweden, is a Swedish amateur wrestler (1956 – 2018). Discover Frank Andersson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
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| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
9 May, 1956 |
| Birthday |
9 May |
| Birthplace |
Trollhättan, Sweden |
| Date of death |
9 September, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden
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He is a member of famous wrestler with the age 62 years old group.
Frank Andersson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Frank Andersson height is 185cm and Weight 106 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
185cm |
| Weight |
106 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Frank Andersson's Wife?
His wife is Jeanette Andersson Bouvin (m. 2012–2017)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jeanette Andersson Bouvin (m. 2012–2017) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Isac Andersson |
Frank Andersson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frank Andersson worth at the age of 62 years old? Frank Andersson’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Frank Andersson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
wrestler |
Frank Andersson Social Network
Timeline
Frank Öivind Stefan Andersson (9 May 1956 – 9 September 2018) was a Swedish amateur wrestler and entertainer.
Frank Andersson's amateur wrestling career included gold medals at the 1973 and 1975 Junior World Championships and as he got older he wrestled at a number of Greco-Roman wrestling World Championships over the years.
In 1977, 1979 and 1982 he won the gold medal in the 90 kg division.
In addition to his in ring achievements, Andersson was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1977.
He also took the silver medal in 1978 and 1981.
Andersson also appeared in the film Göta Kanal in 1981.
He participated as a celebrity contestant on Expedition Robinson V.I.P. He also appeared on the seventh season of Mästarnas mästare; broadcast on SVT, he was the first to be eliminated.
He started in amateur wrestling, winning several world championship gold medals as well as a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
He later became a professional wrestler with mixed success.
He was also a television personality appearing on several Swedish reality and game shows.
The pinnacle of his amateur wrestling career came in 1984 at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a bronze medal in the 90 kg weight division.
Andersson was trained for his professional career by Brad Rheingans, a former Olympian as well, and made his debut on 3 May 1991 for the American Wrestling Association, defeating Randy Thornton, who also debuted.
Within months, he went to Japan, wrestling for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) teaming with Rheingans.
On April 8, 1993, he worked one night only for the WWE when he defeated Red Tyler in Paris, France at a European Tour show.
In 1994, he signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), based in Atlanta.
Andersson would win upset victories over Booker T., Stevie Ray and Alex Wright.
He was inducted in the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006.
Andersson was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in 2010.
He was a participant on Let's Dance 2011, the Swedish version of Strictly Come Dancing / Dancing with the Stars, where he finished second.
In his youth Andersson recorded the music single "Frank's Disco", the song contains music and Andersson being interviewed in the background.
Andersson made his comeback in 2014 for STHLM, a promotion based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Teaming with Jim Duggan in a tag match.
He won the STHLM title on 6 September when he defeated Ken Malmsteen in the main event.
In late August 2018, Andersson was admitted to hospital with heart problems.
On 6 September, Andersson went through surgery.
A few days later, he developed complications, and on 9 September 2018, he died at the age of 62.
