Ed Farhat
Actor
- Born
- June 7, 1926 · Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Died
- January 18, 2003 (age 76)
Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.
Known for
Acting9
- 2014Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
- 2007WWE Hall of Fame 2007 as The Sheik
- 1995WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 as The Sheik (Manager)
- 1995FMW 6th Anniversary Show as The Sheik
- 1994ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994 as The Sheik
- 1993FMW 4th Anniversary Show: Origin as The Sheik
- 1991TWA Autumn Armageddon '91 as The Sheik
- 1991TWA Winter Challenge II as The Sheik
- 1985I Like To Hurt People as Self - The Sheik