Ernest Walter "Kiwi" Kingston (1914–1992) was a 6' 5" wrestler and film actor from New Zealand. He is relatively unknown, but still remembered for his role as the

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The Evil of Frankenstein ''The Evil of Frankenstein'' is a 1964 British film directed by Freddie Francis and starring Peter Cushing, Sandor Elès and Kiwi Kingston. The screenplay was by Anthony Hinds (as John Elder). It is the third instalment in Hammer's ''Fran ...

'' (1964). He also appeared in the film ''

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'' (1965).

Professional Wrestling

Kingston was trained by

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. He experienced success in Europe starting in the late 1930s. He had matches with

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and would often ride to the ring on horseback, dismounting on the ring apron.

Filmography

References

External links

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The Forgotten Kiwis - Big Stars In Europe, Unknown In Their Own Country
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