Jeep Swenson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

10

Gender

Male

Birthday

1957-01-05

Deathday

1997-08-18 (40 years old)

Place of Birth

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Also Known As

  • Robert Alexander Swenson Jr.
  • Robert Swenson

Jeep Swenson

Biography

Robert Alexander "Jeep" Swenson Jr. (January 5, 1957 – August 18, 1997) was an American professional wrestler, stuntman and actor.

Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson Sr. He was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh.

Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. He debuted on March 7, 1987, defeating Perry Jackson in a 2 minute challenge match. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According to Swenson, he had the largest biceps in the world at that time. He was billed as being from South Africa, although he was clearly an American.

Swenson returned to wrestling for a match at World Championship Wrestling's Uncensored pay-per-view on March 24, 1996. He performed as a member of the "Alliance to End Hulkamania". He was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. WCW claimed they were unaware that The Final Solution was the name Adolf Hitler gave to his plan to destroy the Jews. The Alliance consisted of the Dungeon of Doom, the Four Horsemen, The Ultimate Solution and Z-Gangsta, all working to end Hulk Hogan's career.

Swenson boxed as an amateur middleweight and later had a short career as a professional boxer. He won his first two bouts by knockouts, but his third fight was stopped in round one after he was knocked down twice by Frankie Garcia in his pro debut.

The 6' 4", 405 lb. Swenson appeared as pit fighter "Lugwrench" Perkins in the 1989 Hulk Hogan film No Holds Barred. He also played James Caan's bodyguard Bledsoe in the Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler film Bulletproof, before playing possibly his best known character Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin.

On August 18, 1997, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Hulk Hogan, Davey Boy Smith, and James Caan gave eulogies at his funeral.[2]

Known For

Batman & Robin
4.3%

Batman & Robin

Jun 20, 1997

Bulletproof
5.7%

Bulletproof

Sep 6, 1996

Walker, Texas Ranger
7.0%

Walker, Texas Ranger

Apr 21, 1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
7.0%

Walker, Texas Ranger

Apr 21, 1993

The Big Brawl
6.0%

The Big Brawl

Aug 18, 1980

No Holds Barred
4.8%

No Holds Barred

Jun 2, 1989

WCW Monday Nitro
8.3%

WCW Monday Nitro

Sep 4, 1995

The Bad Pack
3.8%

The Bad Pack

Nov 11, 1997

WCW Uncensored 1996
0.0%

WCW Uncensored 1996

Mar 24, 1996

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Acting

1997
The Bad Pack as Missouri Mule
1997
Batman & Robin as Bane
1996
Bulletproof as Bledsoe
1996
WCW Uncensored 1996 as The Ultimate Solution
1995
WCW Monday Nitro
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger as Sammy
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger as Jumbo Stark
1989
No Holds Barred as Lugwrench Perkins
1987
WCCW Parade of Champions '87 as Jeep Swenson
1980
The Big Brawl as Thug
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