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Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos; July 15, 1951) is an American politician, actor, and retired professional wrestler. After achieving fame in the World Wrestling Federation, he served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
Actor: Predator. Jesse Ventura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bernice Martha (Lenz), a nurse who was of German descent, and George William Janos, a steam fitter of Slovak ancestry. In November 1990, professional wrestler turned actor Jesse Ventura was elected to a four-year term as mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a suburb of ...
- January 1, 1
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Mini Bio. Jesse Ventura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bernice Martha (Lenz), a nurse who was of German descent, and George William Janos, a steam fitter of Slovak ancestry. In November 1990, professional wrestler turned actor Jesse Ventura was elected to a four-year term as mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis ...
- July 15, 1951
Apr 30, 2024 · governor (1999-2003), Minnesota. Political Affiliation: Reform Party. Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.) is a professional wrestler known as Jesse “the Body” Ventura and later entered politics, serving as governor of Minnesota (1999–2003).
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Jan 16, 2024 · "Jesse Ventura Shocks The World" will debut at 8pm on TPT and will stream on the PBS app. Why it matters: Aside from being a wild, only-in-Minnesota story, the film explores his break from politics as usual in the late '90s — and how he gave a roadmap for other non-traditional candidates to win.
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May 4, 2022 · Decades have passed, but Jesse Ventura still vividly recalls the beginning of his famed tenure on the World Wrestling Federation broadcast team. Long before he was a political pundit,...