Who played Fezzik in "The Princess Bride"?

Who played Fezzik in "The Princess Bride"? André the Giant played Fezzik.

Born André René Roussimoff in France in 1946, André the Giant became one of professional wrestling’s most recognizable stars. His exceptional height and strength made him a natural choice for Fezzik, the gentle giant recruited by Westley and Inigo Montoya.

The 1987 film was adapted from William Goldman’s 1973 novel and directed by Rob Reiner. Fezzik is not merely a visual joke: he is kind, loyal, poetic, and surprisingly skilled at rhyming. André’s performance helped make the character memorable despite his limited acting experience.

A common mix-up is confusing André the Giant with other enormous performers from wrestling or fantasy films. Fezzik is specifically played by André, while the character’s fellow adventurers are Westley, played by Cary Elwes, and Inigo Montoya, played by Mandy Patinkin.