Age, Biography and Wiki
Karl Von Hess (Frank George Faketty) was born on 18 May, 1919 in Michigan, United States, is an American professional wrestler. Discover Karl Von Hess'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 90 years old?
| Popular As |
Frank George Faketty |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May, 1919 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
Michigan, United States |
| Date of death |
12 August, 2009 |
| Died Place |
United States |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 18 May.
He is a member of famous professional with the age 90 years old group.
Karl Von Hess Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Karl Von Hess height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 220 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft 10 in |
| Weight |
220 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Karl Von Hess's Wife?
His wife is Lenore
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lenore |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Karl Von Hess Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karl Von Hess worth at the age of 90 years old? Karl Von Hess’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Karl Von Hess'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 |
Karl Von Hess Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Karl Von Hess (born Frank George Faketty; May 18, 1919 – August 12, 2009) was an American professional wrestler.
Faketty was born in Michigan in 1919 to Hungarian immigrants, and raised in Omaha, Nebraska.
Von Hess was a lifeguard and swimming teacher before entering the United States Navy in World War II serving aboard the cruiser USS Montpelier (CL-57) in the Underwater Demolition TEAM 5.
After being discharged from the Navy, Faketty worked on the carnival circuit for several years, then worked in various regional wrestling promotions.
In 1955, he was inspired by another wrestler, Kurt Von Poppenheim (of the Pacific Northwest) who had a local "heel" gimmick, and there Von Hess further developed the gimmick of the villain into the wrestling persona of a Nazi sympathizer there being the first to take the gimmick nationwide.
In doing this, Von Hess became one of the most hated wrestlers; and fans flocked to the arenas to boo him.
He adopted the name of Karl Von Hess, later changing his name legally.
Von Hess was so convincing as a "heel" that some fans tried to stab him, burn him, and even shoot at him.
Von Hess quickly rose to fame in Vince McMahon Sr's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), drawing huge crowds wherever he went.
In truth, he was reportedly, not a Nazi sympathizer, but used the gimmick to inspire the position of the villainous "heel".
In the early 1960s, Von Hess's gimmick began to wear thin, and he was gradually phased out of the WWWF.
He continued to work in various wrestling promotions before quitting the business in the late 1960s.
After wrestling, Von Hess operated trailer parks, including the Karl-Le trailer park on the Black Horse pike in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and other businesses with his wife Lenore.
Von Hess died on August 12, 2009, of Alzheimer's disease.
