Acting
Ed Farhat
Born 1926-06-07
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Prominent works featuring Ed Farhat
TV
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Dark Side of the Ring
2019
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WWE Hall of Fame 2007
2007
TMDB4.3
Movie
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I Like To Hurt People
1985
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Movie
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WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
1995
TMDB3.5
Movie
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FMW 4th Anniversary Show: Origin
1993
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Movie
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ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994
1994
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Movie
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FMW 6th Anniversary Show
1995
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Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
TV
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Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
2010
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Movie
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
1991
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TWA Winter Challenge II
Movie
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TWA Winter Challenge II
1991
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dark Side of the Ring | Self (Archival Footage) | TV Series | 2019 |
| Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2014 | |
| Championship Wrestling from Hollywood | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2010 | |
 | WWE Hall of Fame 2007 | The Sheik | Movie | 2007 |
 | WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 | The Sheik (Manager) | Movie | 1995 |
 | FMW 6th Anniversary Show | The Sheik | Movie | 1995 |
 | ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994 | The Sheik | Movie | 1994 |
| FMW 4th Anniversary Show: Origin | The Sheik | Movie | 1993 |
| TWA Autumn Armageddon '91 | The Sheik | Movie | 1991 | |
| TWA Winter Challenge II | The Sheik | Movie | 1991 | |
 | I Like To Hurt People | Self - The Sheik | Movie | 1985 |