Shohei Baba (?? ??, Baba Sh?hei, January 23, 1938 – January 31, 1999) was a Japanese professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling, best known by his ring name Giant Baba. Along with Antonio Inoki, he became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States. He was a 3 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
In 1955, Shohei Baba joined the Yomiuri Giants baseball team after dropping out of High School as a pitcher. He was released from the team in 1959 due to injury and lackluster performances.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup
1986
Video
Giant Baba
AWA All-Star Wrestling
1972
TV Series
Giant Baba
The Assassin
1970
Nightclub bouncer
Marines, Let's Go
1961
Fuji (uncredited)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Konohito konomachi
1998
TV Series documentary
Himself
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988
Himself
Tantei! Naito sukûpu
1988
TV Series
Himself - Advisor
Kigeki ekimae chagama
1963
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beat Takeshi No Ana Yuki No Okage De Ore No Eiga Ga Okurechattazo TV
2014
TV Movie
Himself
WWE: History of the World Heavyweight Championship
2009
Video documentary
Giant Baba
Known for movies
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You (1988) as Himself
Kigeki ekimae chagama (1963) as Himself
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (1986) as Giant Baba
$1 Million
