Arnold Skaaland
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 21, 1925
- Died
- March 13, 2007
- Birthplace
- White Plains, New York, U.S.
Arnold Skaaland was a renowned American professional wrestler and manager. After serving in World War II, he began his wrestling career in 1946 and became known as the "Golden Boy" for his agility and cleverness in the ring. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963, and in 1967, he won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship. In 1978, Skaaland retired from active wrestling and transitioned to managing, guiding stars like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was recognized as Manager of the Year in 1978 and 1979. Skaaland was also a shareholder in the WWWF and worked as an agent for André the Giant. In 1994, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. Skaaland passed away on March 13, 2007, at the age of 82, and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in New York.
Filmography
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s 2005
as Arnold Skaaland (Archive Footage)
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994 1994
as Self
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino 1986
Actor
The Best of the WWF: volume 7 1986
as Arnold Skaaland
WWE Grudge Match 1986
as Arnold Skaaland
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan 1985
as Arnold Skaaland
Most Unusual Matches 1985
as Arnold Skaaland
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84 1984
as Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983 1983
as Arnold Skaaland (Manager)
Credits from TMDB.