Andre The Giant – Professional Wrestler
Andre Roussimoff aka The Giant needs no introduction. When he turned professional as a wrestler, he was 7’4 and weighed 529 lbs. He later spent some time doing some acting work for motion pictures. Unfortunately, Andre died early because of complications from his lifestyle choices and size, but he did leave quite the impression.
Hafþór Júlíus “Thor” Björnsson – Strongman
“Thor” Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman who is probably best recognized for the role he plays on the popular TV series Game of Thrones as Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane. With the height of 6 ft 9 in, it’s safe to say “The Mountain” and “Thor” are apt nicknames.