Age, Biography and Wiki
Johnny Barend (John R. Barend) was born on 27 March, 1929 in Rochester, New York, U.S., is an American professional wrestler. Discover Johnny Barend'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 82 years old?
| Popular As |
John R. Barend |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
27 March, 1929 |
| Birthday |
27 March |
| Birthplace |
Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
20 September, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Avon, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Johnny Barend Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Johnny Barend height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight 230 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
230 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Johnny Barend's Wife?
His wife is Annie Lum (m. 1967)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Annie Lum (m. 1967) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Johnny Barend Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johnny Barend worth at the age of 82 years old? Johnny Barend’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Johnny Barend'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 |
professional |
Johnny Barend Social Network
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Timeline
John R. Barend (March 27, 1929 – September 20, 2011), better known as "Handsome" Johnny Barend, was an American professional wrestler.
Born in 1929 in Rochester, New York, Barend started wrestling as an amateur at the age of eight.
After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in Rochester in 1944, he served in the United States Navy during World War II and wrestled while in the service.
He was trained to wrestle professionally by Ed Don George and made his professional debut on November 1, 1949, defeating Faro Rinaldi.
Barend first appeared in Hawaii with 50th State Big Time Wrestling in September 1955.
In 1956, he started teaming with Gene Dubuque, who was wrestling under the name, Magnificent Maurice.
Barend's original manager was Ernie Roth, then using the name Mr. Kleen.
In 1962–1963, Barend was a regular tag team partner with NWA/WWWF world champion Buddy Rogers.
The duo won the Capital Wrestling Corporation's United States Tag Team Championship on July 5, 1962, holding it for 245 days.
Barend would hold the NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship a number of times with a variety of partners as well as the San Francisco version of the NWA World Tag Team Championship.
Barend left the WWWF in September 1963.
The following month, he returned to the New York-based NWA Upstate promotion.
Barend left NWA Upstate in mid-1964 to wrestle for 50th State Big Time Wrestling in Hawaii.
He returned to NWA Upstate in January 1965.
During 1965, Barend regularly faced Chris and John Tolos, as well as opponents such as Hans Schmidt, Johnny Powers, and The Beast.
In December 1965, Barend left NWA Upstate once again to return to Hawaii.
Barend married Annie Lum in 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The ceremony took place during a wrestling show at Honolulu International Center with Jim Hady serving as Barend's best man.
The two men wrestled in a tag team match together later in the show, with Annie at ringside.
Barend wrestled Dory Funk, Jr. in 1969 for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Roth would gain fame in the WWWF as the Grand Wizard of Wrestling during the 1970s.
Barend and Maurice went on to win many tag-team championships.
He retired from wrestling in 1972.
Barend usually played the part of the "heel" or bad guy.
He would enter the ring wearing his customary hat and sunglasses an unlit cigar gracing his lips and would goad fans with his soliloquies.
During his time in Hawaii, he came up with the phrase, "Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat" which was later "borrowed" by Jesse Ventura.
Barend died on September 20, 2011, in Avon, New York.
He reportedly died peacefully in his sleep from natural causes after refusing a visit to the hospital as suggested by his doctor.
