
Ed Farhat
Acting
1926-06-07 · Lansing, Michigan, United States
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.
Filmography(9)
tvDark Side of the Ring
as Self (Archival Footage) · 2019 · 8.2
Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
as · 2014 · 0.0
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
as · 2010 · 0.0
movieWWE Hall of Fame 2007
as The Sheik · 2007 · 9.2
movieWCW Halloween Havoc 1995
as The Sheik (Manager) · 1995 · 7.0
movieECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994
as The Sheik · 1994 · 5.0
TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
as The Sheik · 1991 · 0.0
TWA Winter Challenge II
as The Sheik · 1991 · 0.0
movieI Like To Hurt People
as Self - The Sheik · 1985 · 6.4