Robin Christensen-Roussimoff is the daughter of Andre the Giant (deceased). She has made appearances in documentaries covering his legacy as well as taking part in charitable efforts that raise awareness for acromegaly, an uncommon medical condition her father suffered from.
She prefers to keep her personal life under wraps, so it remains unknown whether she has children or is married. At 44 years old and 5’11”, it remains unknown about any family connections or whether she stands as tall.
Her Life
Andre Roussimoff, best known as Andre the Giant, was an iconic wrestler whose legacy is unparalleled. A global sensation and one of the highest-paid professional wrestlers at his time, he left an extraordinary impression upon all who encountered him during his life and career – including Robin his daughter who witnessed much of it first hand but only saw her father five times prior to his passing away in 1993.
She tried following in his footsteps by making an unsuccessful foray into wrestling; ultimately she moved onto other areas.
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff is an accomplished artist whose works have been shown at various galleries around the world. Additionally, she works as an actress in production of her father’s movie as well as doing charity work. However, Robin keeps her personal life hidden from public view and does not have any children of her own; instead she maintains a private Instagram account where she posts photographs and videos.
Her Parents
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff was born in France in 1979 and is the daughter of Andre Rene Roussimoff (an accomplished professional wrestler), and Jean Christensen; her uncle Jacques Roussimoff also has an aunt bearing this surname.
Her father suffered from Acromegaly, a condition responsible for his immense size. Rather than undergo surgery in fear that he would lose his unique physique, he decided not to undergo any. Instead he married Jean in 1974.
Her work as a model and public relations worker within wrestling was how she met her future husband, which unfortunately resulted in his sudden passing due to heart complications in 1993.
Since that time, she has led a low profile life and built a stable home life in Seattle, Washington where she continues to work as both writer and actress. At present, she is focused on honoring his legacy while making people aware of his contributions to sports.
Her Career
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff is an established figure in both acting and wrestling. She has appeared in various film projects as an actress or wrestler and regularly hosts wrestling-themed podcasts. Additionally, she served as an advisor in her father’s biopic film project while continuing his legacy through her own endeavors.
Her father was one of the greatest wrestling champions ever and went nearly 15 years without losing in competition. Having amassed vast fortune during his career, he left two-thirds to his Ellerbe, North Carolina ranch’s caretaker while giving the remaining third to Robin as her sole inheritor.
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff does not share much information about her private life with the general public. She finds time for friends and animals alike despite a busy schedule, making contributions to charity events for acromegaly research as a well-known fundraiser in Seattle where she currently resides as well as being responsible for upholding his legacy and reputation.
Her Personal Life
Personal Life Robin resides in Seattle but often travels to shows and Comic Cons to represent her father’s legacy. She recently appeared in a 2018 documentary on him as well. Robin enjoys good relations with WWE who continue using her name at certain events while paying royalties directly to her.
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff lost both of her parents, her mother in 2008 and her father on January 27, 1993 due to heart failure while sleeping in a hotel room. Upon his passing he left his estate to Robin as well as a flat sum for caretaker/wife at their Ellerbe, North Carolina ranch in Ellerbe. Since his passing Robin has taken responsibility for maintaining his image and legacy although not as actively in wrestling; rather she prefers art work that explores themes such as identity, memory and mortality; as her paintings/sculptures have been displayed internationally.
