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James Fanning

Bio: James Harold Fanning is a former professional wrestler and author better known as "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant. Fanning started wrestling in 1964 as "Big Jim Vallen"

Born: Thu, Aug 06 1942

Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana, USA

James Fanning is 82 years old

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Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon

James Fanning was 80 in Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2022

WrestleMassacre

James Fanning was 75 in WrestleMassacre as 'Boogie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2018

Toxic Tutu

James Fanning was 75 in Toxic Tutu as 'Himself, Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2017

WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count

James Fanning was 74 in WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2016

I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story

James Fanning was 74 in I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 2016

WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches

James Fanning was 69 in WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches

Movie Released: Tue, May 15 2012

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'

James Fanning was 68 in Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 2011

Ultimate Death Match 2

James Fanning was 67 in Ultimate Death Match 2 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 2010

The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling

James Fanning was 63 in The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2005

TWA Autumn Armageddon '90

James Fanning was 48 in TWA Autumn Armageddon '90 as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990

AWA SuperClash III

James Fanning was 46 in AWA SuperClash III as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1988

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88

James Fanning was 46 in WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88 as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1988

AWA The Road to Super Clash III

James Fanning was 46 in AWA The Road to Super Clash III as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1988

WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón

James Fanning was 46 in WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

James Fanning was 45 in The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1988

NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games

James Fanning was 44 in NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1987

The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

James Fanning was 44 in The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1987

NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

James Fanning was 44 in NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

James Fanning was 43 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

James Fanning was 43 in NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

James Fanning was 43 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1986

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

James Fanning was 43 in The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986

Tag Team Champions

James Fanning was 43 in Tag Team Champions as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986

NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

James Fanning was 43 in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1985

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

James Fanning was 42 in NWA The Great American Bash 1985 as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1985

PWUSA Star Wars

James Fanning was 42 in PWUSA Star Wars as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1985

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

James Fanning was 42 in NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1984

NWA Lords of The Ring

James Fanning was 41 in NWA Lords of The Ring as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1984

NWA Night of Champions

James Fanning was 41 in NWA Night of Champions as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1984

NWA Boogie Jam

James Fanning was 41 in NWA Boogie Jam as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1984

NWA Starrcade 1983

James Fanning was 41 in NWA Starrcade 1983 as 'Charlie Brown'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1983

NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta

James Fanning was 41 in NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983

The Super Bowl of Wrestling

James Fanning was 35 in The Super Bowl of Wrestling as 'Jimmy Valiant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1978

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Ohio Valley Wrestling TV

James Fanning was 55+ in Ohio Valley Wrestling TV as 'Master OF Terror, Master Of Terror, Master of Terror, The Master of Terror'.

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Sat, Jan 17 1998