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Kiwi Kingston

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Kiwi Kingston
Born
Ernest Walter Kingston

1914
Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Died1992
Christchurch, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Actor
professional wrestler
Years active
Ring name(s)Cowboy Kiwi
Ernie Kingston
Kiwi Kingston
Gaucho Kiwi
Billed height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Trained byAnton Koolmann
Debut1939
Retired1970

Ernest Walter "Kiwi" Kingston (1914–1992) was a 6' 5" wrestler and film actor from New Zealand.[1] He is relatively unknown, but still remembered for his role as the Karloff-like Frankenstein's monster in Hammer's The Evil of Frankenstein (1964). He also appeared in the film Hysteria (1965).[2]

Professional Wrestling

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Kingston was trained by Anton Koolmann. He experienced success in Europe starting in the late 1930s. He had matches with Bert Assirati and would often ride to the ring on horseback, dismounting on the ring apron.[3][4]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1964 The Evil of Frankenstein The Creature
1965 Hysteria French Girl's Husband
1967 They Came From Beyond Space Garage mechanic (Small speaking role) uncredited

References

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  1. ^ Axel Saalbach. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
  2. ^ "Kiwi Kingston". BFI. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012.
  3. ^ Cameron, Dave. "My Top Ten New Zealand Born Wrestlers". Fight Times. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  4. ^ Cameraon, Dave. "The Forgotten Kiwis — Big Stars In Europe, Unknown In Their Own Country". Fight Times. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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