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Lanny Poffo

Bio: Lanny Mark Poffo, better known by his ring names "Leaping" Lanny Poffo and The Genius, is a Canadian-American professional wrestler, motivational speaker, poet, and actor. Poffo was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Angelo Poffo, an Italian American Catholic, and Judy, a Jewish-American
Born: Tue, Dec 28 1954
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Death: Thu, Feb 02 2023
Lanny Poffo is 68 years old
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Poster of Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender
Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender
Lanny Poffo was 66 in Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender as 'Mr. Eddie Cheddar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 2021
Poster of Biography: “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Biography: “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Lanny Poffo was 66 in Biography: “Macho Man” Randy Savage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2021
Poster of All In
All In
Lanny Poffo was 63 in All In as 'Lanny Poffo (Ringside)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2018
Poster of ROH: Bound by Honor - ROH Champions vs. Bullet Club
ROH: Bound by Honor - ROH Champions vs. Bullet Club
Lanny Poffo was 63 in ROH: Bound by Honor - ROH Champions vs. Bullet Club as 'Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2018
Poster of Wrestling with Disaster
Wrestling with Disaster
Lanny Poffo was 62 in Wrestling with Disaster as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 2016
Poster of Breaking Kayfabe with Lanny Poffo
Breaking Kayfabe with Lanny Poffo
Lanny Poffo was 57 in Breaking Kayfabe with Lanny Poffo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2012
Poster of Ninja: Prophecy of Death
Ninja: Prophecy of Death
Lanny Poffo was 56 in Ninja: Prophecy of Death as 'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 2011
Poster of WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Lanny Poffo was 54 in WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of Curse of the Wolf
Curse of the Wolf
Lanny Poffo was 51 in Curse of the Wolf as 'Logan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006
Poster of Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches
Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches
Lanny Poffo was 38 in Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1993
Poster of WWF Bashed in the USA
WWF Bashed in the USA
Lanny Poffo was 38 in WWF Bashed in the USA as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Lanny Poffo was 38 in WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1992
WWE Survivor Series 1992
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE Survivor Series 1992 as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of WWE Rampage '92
WWE Rampage '92
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE Rampage '92 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1992
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1992
WWE SummerSlam 1992
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE SummerSlam 1992 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Lanny Poffo was 37 in 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1992
Poster of WWE WrestleMania VIII
WWE WrestleMania VIII
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE WrestleMania VIII as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1992
Poster of WWE Invasion '92
WWE Invasion '92
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE Invasion '92 as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1992
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1992
WWE Royal Rumble 1992
Lanny Poffo was 37 in WWE Royal Rumble 1992 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1991
WWE Survivor Series 1991
Lanny Poffo was 36 in WWE Survivor Series 1991 as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1991
Poster of WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
Lanny Poffo was 36 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1991
Poster of Battle of the WWE Superstars
Battle of the WWE Superstars
Lanny Poffo was 35 in Battle of the WWE Superstars as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 1990
Poster of WWF SuperTape vol. 2
WWF SuperTape vol. 2
Lanny Poffo was 35 in WWF SuperTape vol. 2 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of WWF SuperTape
WWF SuperTape
Lanny Poffo was 35 in WWF SuperTape as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1990
WWE Royal Rumble 1990
Lanny Poffo was 35 in WWE Royal Rumble 1990 as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1990
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1989
WWE Survivor Series 1989
Lanny Poffo was 34 in WWE Survivor Series 1989 as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1989
Poster of WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89
WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89
Lanny Poffo was 34 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89 as 'The Genius (Manager)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: December '88
WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: December '88
Lanny Poffo was 33 in WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: December '88 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1988
Poster of WWE U.K. Rampage 1988
WWE U.K. Rampage 1988
Lanny Poffo was 33 in WWE U.K. Rampage 1988 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of WWE WrestleFest
WWE WrestleFest
Lanny Poffo was 33 in WWE WrestleFest as 'The Genius'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1988
Poster of WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '87
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '87
Lanny Poffo was 32 in WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '87 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Lanny Poffo was 32 in The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 9
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
Lanny Poffo was 31 in The Best of the WWF: volume 9 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1986
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 8
The Best of the WWF: volume 8
Lanny Poffo was 31 in The Best of the WWF: volume 8 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1986
Poster of WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: May '86
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: May '86
Lanny Poffo was 31 in WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: May '86 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1986
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 6
The Best of the WWF: volume 6
Lanny Poffo was 31 in The Best of the WWF: volume 6 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '86
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '86
Lanny Poffo was 31 in WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '86 as '"Leapin" Lanny Poffo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1986
Poster of YouShoot: Lanny Poffo
YouShoot: Lanny Poffo
Lanny Poffo will be 68+ in YouShoot: Lanny Poffo as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Poster of Biography: WWE Legends
Biography: WWE Legends
Lanny Poffo was 66+ in Biography: WWE Legends as '"Leaping" Lanny Poffo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Lanny Poffo was 31+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge as 'Lanny Poffo, The Genius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986
Poster of Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
Lanny Poffo was 30+ in Saturday Night's Main Event
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1985