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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
Apr 30, 2024 · 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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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
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.
Jan 13, 2024 · Jan. 10, 2024 ( St. Paul, MN) — Timed with the 25th anniversary of Jesse Ventura’s inauguration as the Governor of Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is proud to announce the premiere of “Jesse Ventura Shocks the World,” an exploration of the extraordinary journey of Jesse “The Body” Ventura from the wrestling ring to the governor’s mansion.
