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Chris Chavis

Bio: Christopher Chavis is a Native American professional wrestler best known for his work with WWE as Tatanka from 1991 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2007. His ring name is a Lakota word that literally means "bull buffalo
Born: Thu, Jun 08 1961
Birthplace: Pembroke, North Carolina, USA
Chris Chavis is 63 years old
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Poster of Ale
Ale
Chris Chavis was 59 in Ale as 'Selbst'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 2021
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 32
WWE WrestleMania 32
Chris Chavis was 54 in WWE WrestleMania 32 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2016
Poster of The Old Boys
The Old Boys
Chris Chavis was 54 in The Old Boys as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 2015
Poster of Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania
Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania
Chris Chavis was 52 in Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 2014
Poster of The True Story of WrestleMania
The True Story of WrestleMania
Chris Chavis was 49 in The True Story of WrestleMania as 'Tatanka (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 2011
Poster of PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
Chris Chavis was 49 in PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 2011
Poster of WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head
WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head
Chris Chavis was 44 in WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 2006
Poster of Rodman Downunder
Rodman Downunder
Chris Chavis was 44 in Rodman Downunder as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2006
Poster of WWE No Way Out 2006
WWE No Way Out 2006
Chris Chavis was 44 in WWE No Way Out 2006 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2006
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2006
WWE Royal Rumble 2006
Chris Chavis was 44 in WWE Royal Rumble 2006 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 2006
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1996
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
Chris Chavis was 34 in WWE Royal Rumble 1996 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of WWF Mega Matches '95
WWF Mega Matches '95
Chris Chavis was 34 in WWF Mega Matches '95 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of WWE SuperSlams
WWE SuperSlams
Chris Chavis was 34 in WWE SuperSlams as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1995
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1995
WWE King of the Ring 1995
Chris Chavis was 34 in WWE King of the Ring 1995 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1995
Poster of WWE Brawl in the Family
WWE Brawl in the Family
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE Brawl in the Family as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of WWE In Your House
WWE In Your House
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE In Your House as 'Tatanka (Appearance)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1995
Poster of WWE March to WrestleMania XI
WWE March to WrestleMania XI
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE March to WrestleMania XI as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of WWF Off the Top Rope
WWF Off the Top Rope
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWF Off the Top Rope
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam!
WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam!
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam! as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1994
WWE Survivor Series 1994
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE Survivor Series 1994 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of German Fan Favorites 2
German Fan Favorites 2
Chris Chavis was 33 in German Fan Favorites 2 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1994
WWE SummerSlam 1994
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE SummerSlam 1994 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1994
Poster of WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1994
WWE King of the Ring 1994
Chris Chavis was 33 in WWE King of the Ring 1994 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1994
Poster of Inside the WWF
Inside the WWF
Chris Chavis was 32 in Inside the WWF as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1994
Poster of WWF March to WrestleMania X
WWF March to WrestleMania X
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWF March to WrestleMania X as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1994
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE Royal Rumble 1994 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1994
Poster of WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1993
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1993
WWE SummerSlam 1993
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE SummerSlam 1993 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1993
Poster of WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1993
Poster of WWE U.K. Fan Favourites
WWE U.K. Fan Favourites
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE U.K. Fan Favourites as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1993
Poster of WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of WWF Bashed in the USA
WWF Bashed in the USA
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWF Bashed in the USA as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1993
WWE King of the Ring 1993
Chris Chavis was 32 in WWE King of the Ring 1993 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1993
Poster of WWF European Rampage 1993
WWF European Rampage 1993
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWF European Rampage 1993 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1993
Poster of WWE WrestleMania IX
WWE WrestleMania IX
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE WrestleMania IX as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of WWE March to WrestleMania IX
WWE March to WrestleMania IX
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE March to WrestleMania IX as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1993
Poster of WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1993
WWE Royal Rumble 1993
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE Royal Rumble 1993 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1993
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1992
WWE Survivor Series 1992
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE Survivor Series 1992 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of WWE Rampage '92
WWE Rampage '92
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE Rampage '92 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1992
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1992
WWE SummerSlam 1992
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE SummerSlam 1992 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
Chris Chavis was 31 in WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1992
Poster of 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Chris Chavis was 31 in 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1992
Poster of WWE U.K. Rampage 1992
WWE U.K. Rampage 1992
Chris Chavis was 30 in WWE U.K. Rampage 1992 as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of WWE WrestleMania VIII
WWE WrestleMania VIII
Chris Chavis was 30 in WWE WrestleMania VIII as 'Tatanka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1992

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Raw
Raw
Chris Chavis was 31+ in Raw as 'Tatanka (archive footage), Tatanka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Chris Chavis was 25+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge as 'Tatanka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986
Poster of Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
Chris Chavis was 23+ in Saturday Night's Main Event
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1985