- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLanny Mark Poffo
- Nicknames
- The Genius
- "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
- The Poet
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Lanny Poffo was born on December 28, 1954 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Summerslam (1989) and Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). He was married to Sally. He died on February 2, 2023 in the USA.
- SpouseSally(1985 - January 4, 1996) (divorced)
- Parents
- RelativesRandy Savage(Sibling)
- He used to throw frisbees with his own poetry on it out to fans in the crowd during his pre-Genius WWF days.
- Professional wrestler
- Once defeated then-WWF Championship Hulk Hogan by countout on "Saturday Night's Main Event".
- Once recited all 50 American states in less than a minute while wearing a blindfold.
- Can be currently seen in an infomercial (Tony Little's Gazelle Freestyle exerciser) as a "satisfied customer".
- Managed wrestlers including Mr Perfect and the Beverly Brothers
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