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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.
- 1969–1975
- Independent (1969–1998, 2003–2020, 2020–present)
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
- 1.91 m
- 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 · Apr. 18, 2024, 11:45 PM ET (The Hill) Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up. 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 · It's been 25 years since a former pro wrestler took the oath of office as Minnesota's new governor. Driving the news: Tuesday night, TPT will mark the anniversary of Jesse Ventura's inauguration by debuting a documentary chronicling his rise from the ring to the State Capitol.
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Aug 30, 2012 · 245. lbs. Hometown. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Signature Move. Body Breaker. Career Highlights. AWA World Tag Team Champion; 2004 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. Jesse Ventura: Bio. Colorful and influential Superstar. Groundbreaking television commentator. Navy SEAL and Vietnam veteran. Governor of Minnesota.
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,...