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Leon White

Bio: Leon Allen White better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or Vader, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler.  White is best known for his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling in the 1990s
Born: Sat, May 14 1955
Birthplace: Lynwood, California, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 18 2018
Leon White is 63 years old
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Poster of Biography: Chyna
Biography: Chyna
Leon White would have been no older than
63 in Biography: Chyna
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 05 2023
Poster of WWE Hall Of Fame 2022
WWE Hall Of Fame 2022
Leon White would have been no older than
63 in WWE Hall Of Fame 2022
as 'Vader'.
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Biography: Shawn Michaels
Biography: Shawn Michaels
Leon White would have been no older than
63 in Biography: Shawn Michaels
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 2021
Poster of RevPro: Uprising 2016
RevPro: Uprising 2016
Leon White was
61 in RevPro: Uprising 2016
as 'Vader'.
Fri, Aug 12 2016
Poster of Sting: Into the Light
Sting: Into the Light
Leon White was
60 in Sting: Into the Light
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of WWE: Presents True Giants
WWE: Presents True Giants
Leon White was
59 in WWE: Presents True Giants
Tue, Dec 09 2014
Poster of WWE: The Best of Sting
WWE: The Best of Sting
Leon White was
59 in WWE: The Best of Sting
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
Leon White was
59 in WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Jul 15 2014
Poster of WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Leon White was
58 in WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
as 'Vader'.
Wed, Mar 12 2014
Poster of WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
Leon White was
58 in WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Mar 11 2014
Poster of Timeline: The History of WCW – 1993 – As Told By Vader
Timeline: The History of WCW – 1993 – As Told By Vader
Leon White was
58 in Timeline: The History of WCW – 1993 – As Told By Vader
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of WWE: The Best Of In Your House
WWE: The Best Of In Your House
Leon White was
58 in WWE: The Best Of In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Mon, May 27 2013
Poster of Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
Leon White was
57 in Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of JCW Bloodymania 6
JCW Bloodymania 6
Leon White was
57 in JCW Bloodymania 6
Sun, Aug 12 2012
Poster of The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
Leon White was
57 in The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
as 'Vader'.
Tue, May 22 2012
Poster of WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
Leon White was
56 in WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Tue, Jan 03 2012
Poster of The Rise & Fall of WCW
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Leon White was
54 in The Rise & Fall of WCW
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Thu, Dec 17 2009
Poster of WWE: The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship
WWE: The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship
Leon White was
54 in WWE: The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
Leon White was
53 in WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Apr 14 2009
Poster of Ringside with Big Van Vader
Ringside with Big Van Vader
Leon White was
53 in Ringside with Big Van Vader
as 'BIg Van Vader'.
Mon, Mar 16 2009
Poster of WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
Leon White was
52 in WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
as 'Vader'.
Wed, Dec 26 2007
Poster of WWE Taboo Tuesday 2005
WWE Taboo Tuesday 2005
Leon White was
50 in WWE Taboo Tuesday 2005
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
Leon White was
49 in WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Sep 14 2004
Poster of WWE: Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses - A Life in Wrestling
WWE: Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses - A Life in Wrestling
Leon White was
48 in WWE: Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses - A Life in Wrestling
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Tue, Jan 20 2004
Poster of NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9
NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9
Leon White was
46 in NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9
as 'Vader'.
Fri, Jul 27 2001
Poster of NOAH: Great Voyage
NOAH: Great Voyage
Leon White was
45 in NOAH: Great Voyage
as 'Vader'.
Sat, Dec 23 2000
Poster of AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
Leon White was
44 in AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
as 'Vader'.
Fri, Jun 11 1999
Poster of Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Leon White was
43 in Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Dec 20 1998
Poster of WWE Breakdown: In Your House
WWE Breakdown: In Your House
Leon White was
43 in WWE Breakdown: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
Leon White was
43 in WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Jul 26 1998
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1998
WWE King of the Ring 1998
Leon White was
43 in WWE King of the Ring 1998
as 'Vader (Appearance)'.
Sun, Jun 28 1998
Poster of WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
Leon White was
43 in WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, May 31 1998
Poster of WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Leon White was
42 in WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
as 'Vader (Appearance)'.
Sat, Apr 25 1998
Poster of WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Leon White was
42 in WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1998
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Leon White was
42 in WWE Royal Rumble 1998
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1997
WWE Survivor Series 1997
Leon White was
42 in WWE Survivor Series 1997
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Leon White was
42 in WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of WWE One Night Only
WWE One Night Only
Leon White was
42 in WWE One Night Only
as 'Vader'.
Sat, Sep 20 1997
Poster of WWE Ground Zero: In Your House
WWE Ground Zero: In Your House
Leon White was
42 in WWE Ground Zero: In Your House
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
Leon White was
42 in WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Jul 06 1997
Poster of Best Of Raw • Volume Six
Best Of Raw • Volume Six
Leon White was
42 in Best Of Raw • Volume Six
as 'Vader'.
Tue, Jul 01 1997
Poster of WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
Leon White was
41 in WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, May 11 1997
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 13
WWE WrestleMania 13
Leon White was
41 in WWE WrestleMania 13
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of WWE In Your House 13: Final Four
WWE In Your House 13: Final Four
Leon White was
41 in WWE In Your House 13: Final Four
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Feb 16 1997
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1997
WWE Royal Rumble 1997
Leon White was
41 in WWE Royal Rumble 1997
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Jan 19 1997
Poster of WWE Action Zone!
WWE Action Zone!
Leon White was
41 in WWE Action Zone!
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Best Of Raw • Volume One
Best Of Raw • Volume One
Leon White was
41 in Best Of Raw • Volume One
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1996
WWE Survivor Series 1996
Leon White was
41 in WWE Survivor Series 1996
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of WWE In Your House 11: Buried Alive
WWE In Your House 11: Buried Alive
Leon White was
41 in WWE In Your House 11: Buried Alive
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Oct 20 1996
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1996
WWE SummerSlam 1996
Leon White was
41 in WWE SummerSlam 1996
as 'Vader'.
Sat, Aug 17 1996
Poster of WWE In Your House 9: International Incident
WWE In Your House 9: International Incident
Leon White was
41 in WWE In Your House 9: International Incident
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Jul 21 1996
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1996
WWE King of the Ring 1996
Leon White was
41 in WWE King of the Ring 1996
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Jun 23 1996
Poster of WWE In Your House 8: Beware of Dog
WWE In Your House 8: Beware of Dog
Leon White was
41 in WWE In Your House 8: Beware of Dog
as 'Vader'.
Sun, May 26 1996
Poster of WWE In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies
WWE In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies
Leon White was
40 in WWE In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Apr 28 1996
Poster of WWE WrestleMania XII
WWE WrestleMania XII
Leon White was
40 in WWE WrestleMania XII
as 'Vader'.
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1996
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
Leon White was
40 in WWE Royal Rumble 1996
as 'The Man They Call Vader'.
Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
Leon White was
40 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Aug 06 1995
Poster of WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
Leon White was
40 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Jul 16 1995
Poster of WCW Slamboree 1995
WCW Slamboree 1995
Leon White was
40 in WCW Slamboree 1995
as 'Vader'.
Sun, May 21 1995
Poster of WCW Uncensored 1995
WCW Uncensored 1995
Leon White was
39 in WCW Uncensored 1995
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of WCW SuperBrawl V
WCW SuperBrawl V
Leon White was
39 in WCW SuperBrawl V
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Feb 19 1995
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXX
WCW Clash of The Champions XXX
Leon White was
39 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXX
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Jan 25 1995
Poster of WCW All Nighter 1995
WCW All Nighter 1995
Leon White was
39 in WCW All Nighter 1995
Sat, Jan 21 1995
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1994
WCW Starrcade 1994
Leon White was
39 in WCW Starrcade 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Tue, Dec 27 1994
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX
Leon White was
39 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Nov 16 1994
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc 1994
WCW Halloween Havoc 1994
Leon White was
39 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Oct 23 1994
Poster of WCW Fall Brawl 1994
WCW Fall Brawl 1994
Leon White was
39 in WCW Fall Brawl 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of WCW Bash at the Beach 1994
WCW Bash at the Beach 1994
Leon White was
39 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Jul 17 1994
Poster of WCW Slamboree 1994
WCW Slamboree 1994
Leon White was
39 in WCW Slamboree 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of WCW Spring Stampede 1994
WCW Spring Stampede 1994
Leon White was
38 in WCW Spring Stampede 1994
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Apr 17 1994
Poster of WCW SuperBrawl IV
WCW SuperBrawl IV
Leon White was
38 in WCW SuperBrawl IV
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Feb 20 1994
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI
Leon White was
38 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Thu, Jan 27 1994
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1993
WCW Starrcade 1993
Leon White was
38 in WCW Starrcade 1993
as 'Vader'.
Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of WCW Battle Bowl
WCW Battle Bowl
Leon White was
38 in WCW Battle Bowl
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXV
WCW Clash of The Champions XXV
Leon White was
38 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXV
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting
Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting
Leon White was
38 in Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Tue, Nov 09 1993
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc 1993
WCW Halloween Havoc 1993
Leon White was
38 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1993
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of WCW Fall Brawl 1993
WCW Fall Brawl 1993
Leon White was
38 in WCW Fall Brawl 1993
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Sep 19 1993
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXIV
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIV
Leon White was
38 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXIV
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of WCW Beach Blast 1993
WCW Beach Blast 1993
Leon White was
38 in WCW Beach Blast 1993
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII
Leon White was
38 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Jun 16 1993
Poster of WCW Slamboree 1993
WCW Slamboree 1993
Leon White was
38 in WCW Slamboree 1993
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, May 23 1993
Poster of WCW SuperBrawl III
WCW SuperBrawl III
Leon White was
37 in WCW SuperBrawl III
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Feb 21 1993
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
Leon White was
37 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Jan 13 1993
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1992
WCW Starrcade 1992
Leon White was
37 in WCW Starrcade 1992
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Mon, Dec 28 1992
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc '92
WCW Halloween Havoc '92
Leon White was
37 in WCW Halloween Havoc '92
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Leon White was
37 in WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Wed, Sep 02 1992
Poster of WCW Great American Bash '92
WCW Great American Bash '92
Leon White was
37 in WCW Great American Bash '92
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Jul 12 1992
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
Leon White was
36 in WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Tue, Jan 21 1992
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow II
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Leon White was
36 in WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sat, Jan 04 1992
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1991
WCW Starrcade 1991
Leon White was
36 in WCW Starrcade 1991
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Dec 29 1991
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc '91
WCW Halloween Havoc '91
Leon White was
36 in WCW Halloween Havoc '91
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Oct 27 1991
Poster of WCW WrestleWar 1991
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Leon White was
35 in WCW WrestleWar 1991
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sun, Feb 24 1991
Poster of WCW Great American Bash '90: New Revolution
WCW Great American Bash '90: New Revolution
Leon White was
35 in WCW Great American Bash '90: New Revolution
as 'Big Van Vader'.
Sat, Jul 07 1990
Poster of AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
Leon White was
31 in AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
as '"Baby Bull" Leon White'.
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of AWA Blood on the Sand
AWA Blood on the Sand
Leon White was
31 in AWA Blood on the Sand
as '"Bull Power" Leon White'.
Fri, Oct 31 1986
Poster of Best Of Raw • Volume Three
Best Of Raw • Volume Three
Leon White will be
63+ in Best Of Raw • Volume Three
as 'Vader'.
Unreleased
Poster of Best Of Raw • Volume Four
Best Of Raw • Volume Four
Leon White will be
63+ in Best Of Raw • Volume Four
as 'Vader'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Biography: WWE Legends
Biography: WWE Legends
Leon White would have been no older than
63 in Biography: WWE Legends
as 'Big Van Vader (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of WWE Table For 3
WWE Table For 3
Leon White was
60+ in WWE Table For 3
as 'Vader'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 06 2015
Poster of WWE Heat
WWE Heat
Leon White was
43+ in WWE Heat
as 'Vader'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1998
Poster of WWE Raw
WWE Raw
Leon White was
37+ in WWE Raw
as 'Vader (archive footage), Big Van Vader, Vader, Bull Power'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of WWF Superstars Of Wrestling
WWF Superstars Of Wrestling
Leon White was
31+ in WWF Superstars Of Wrestling
as 'Vader'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986