Jeep Swenson

Jeep Swenson

1957-01-05 San Antonio, Texas, USA Male 10 Known Credits

Biography

Robert Alexander "Jeep" Swenson Jr. (January 5, 1957 – August 18, 1997) was an American professional wrestler, stuntman and actor. Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson Sr. He was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh. Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. He debuted on March 7, 1987, defeating Perry Jackson in a 2 minute challenge match. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According to Swenson, he had the largest biceps in the world at that time. He was billed as being from South Africa, although he was clearly an American. Swenson returned to wrestling for a match at World Championship Wrestling's Uncensored pay-per-view on March 24, 1996. He performed as a member of the "Alliance to End Hulkamania". He was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. WCW claimed they were unaware that The Final Solution was the name Adolf Hitler gave to his plan to destroy the Jews. The Alliance consisted of the Dungeon of Doom, the Four Horsemen, The Ultimate Solution and Z-Gangsta, all working to end Hulk Hogan's career. Swenson boxed as an amateur middleweight and later had a short career as a professional boxer. He won his first two bouts by knockouts, but his third fight was stopped in round one after he was knocked down twice by Frankie Garcia in his pro debut. The 6' 4", 405 lb. Swenson appeared as pit fighter "Lugwrench" Perkins in the 1989 Hulk Hogan film No Holds Barred. He also played James Caan's bodyguard Bledsoe in the Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler film Bulletproof, before playing possibly his best known character Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin. On August 18, 1997, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Hulk Hogan, Davey Boy Smith, and James Caan gave eulogies at his funeral.[2]

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1957-01-05

Place of Birth

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Known Credits

10

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Robert Alexander Swenson Jr., Robert Swenson

Photos

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

Bulletproof

1996

Bledsoe

No Holds Barred

1989

Lugwrench Perkins

The Big Brawl

1980

Thug

WCW Uncensored 1996

1996

The Ultimate Solution

The Bad Pack

1997

Missouri Mule

TV Credits

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Sammy (2 episodes)

WCW Monday Nitro

1995

(262 episodes)

World Class Championship Wrestling

1982

Jeep Swenson (1 episodes)

Movie Production Credits

No movie production credits available.

TV Production Credits

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