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Chris Chavis

Bio: Christopher Chavis is a Native American professional wrestler best known for his work with WWE as Tatanka from 1991 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2007. His ring name is a Lakota word that literally means "bull buffalo
Born: Thu, Jun 08 1961
Birthplace: Pembroke, North Carolina, USA
Chris Chavis is 63 years old
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Poster of Ale
Ale
Chris Chavis was
59 in Ale
as 'Selbst'.
Wed, Jan 20 2021
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 32
WWE WrestleMania 32
Chris Chavis was
54 in WWE WrestleMania 32
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Apr 03 2016
Poster of The Old Boys
The Old Boys
Chris Chavis was
54 in The Old Boys
as 'Tatanka'.
Sat, Jun 20 2015
Poster of Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania
Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania
Chris Chavis was
52 in Shawn Michaels: Mr Wrestlemania
as 'Tatanka'.
Tue, Feb 11 2014
Poster of The True Story of WrestleMania
The True Story of WrestleMania
Chris Chavis was
49 in The True Story of WrestleMania
as 'Tatanka (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 13 2011
Poster of PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
Chris Chavis was
49 in PWG: Kurt Russellreunion 2 - The Reunioning
as 'Tatanka'.
Sat, Jan 29 2011
Poster of WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head
WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head
Chris Chavis was
44 in WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Jun 07 2006
Poster of Rodman Downunder
Rodman Downunder
Chris Chavis was
44 in Rodman Downunder
as 'Tatanka'.
Thu, Jun 01 2006
Poster of WWE No Way Out 2006
WWE No Way Out 2006
Chris Chavis was
44 in WWE No Way Out 2006
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Feb 19 2006
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2006
WWE Royal Rumble 2006
Chris Chavis was
44 in WWE Royal Rumble 2006
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jan 29 2006
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1996
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
Chris Chavis was
34 in WWE Royal Rumble 1996
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of WWF Mega Matches '95
WWF Mega Matches '95
Chris Chavis was
34 in WWF Mega Matches '95
as 'Tatanka'.
Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of WWE SuperSlams
WWE SuperSlams
Chris Chavis was
34 in WWE SuperSlams
as 'Tatanka'.
Tue, Oct 03 1995
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1995
WWE King of the Ring 1995
Chris Chavis was
34 in WWE King of the Ring 1995
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jun 25 1995
Poster of WWE Brawl in the Family
WWE Brawl in the Family
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE Brawl in the Family
as 'Tatanka'.
Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of WWE In Your House
WWE In Your House
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE In Your House
as 'Tatanka (Appearance)'.
Sat, May 13 1995
Poster of WWE March to WrestleMania XI
WWE March to WrestleMania XI
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE March to WrestleMania XI
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of WWF Off the Top Rope
WWF Off the Top Rope
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWF Off the Top Rope
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam!
WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam!
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE Wham, Bam, Bodyslam!
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1994
WWE Survivor Series 1994
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE Survivor Series 1994
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of German Fan Favorites 2
German Fan Favorites 2
Chris Chavis was
33 in German Fan Favorites 2
as 'Tatanka'.
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1994
WWE SummerSlam 1994
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE SummerSlam 1994
as 'Tatanka'.
Mon, Aug 29 1994
Poster of WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1994
WWE King of the Ring 1994
Chris Chavis was
33 in WWE King of the Ring 1994
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jun 19 1994
Poster of Inside the WWF
Inside the WWF
Chris Chavis was
32 in Inside the WWF
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, May 04 1994
Poster of WWF March to WrestleMania X
WWF March to WrestleMania X
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWF March to WrestleMania X
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1994
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE Royal Rumble 1994
as 'Tatanka'.
Sat, Jan 22 1994
Poster of WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
as 'Tatanka'.
Sat, Oct 16 1993
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1993
WWE SummerSlam 1993
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE SummerSlam 1993
as 'Tatanka'.
Mon, Aug 30 1993
Poster of WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Aug 22 1993
Poster of WWE U.K. Fan Favourites
WWE U.K. Fan Favourites
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE U.K. Fan Favourites
as 'Tatanka'.
Mon, Aug 09 1993
Poster of WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
as 'Tatanka'.
Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of WWF Bashed in the USA
WWF Bashed in the USA
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWF Bashed in the USA
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1993
WWE King of the Ring 1993
Chris Chavis was
32 in WWE King of the Ring 1993
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jun 13 1993
Poster of WWF European Rampage 1993
WWF European Rampage 1993
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWF European Rampage 1993
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Apr 25 1993
Poster of WWE WrestleMania IX
WWE WrestleMania IX
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE WrestleMania IX
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of WWE March to WrestleMania IX
WWE March to WrestleMania IX
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE March to WrestleMania IX
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Mar 28 1993
Poster of WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
as 'Tatanka'.
Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1993
WWE Royal Rumble 1993
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE Royal Rumble 1993
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Jan 24 1993
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1992
WWE Survivor Series 1992
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE Survivor Series 1992
as 'Tatanka'.
Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of WWE Rampage '92
WWE Rampage '92
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE Rampage '92
as 'Tatanka'.
Thu, Oct 22 1992
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1992
WWE SummerSlam 1992
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE SummerSlam 1992
as 'Tatanka'.
Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
Chris Chavis was
31 in WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Aug 23 1992
Poster of 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Chris Chavis was
31 in 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
as 'Tatanka'.
Thu, Jun 25 1992
Poster of WWE U.K. Rampage 1992
WWE U.K. Rampage 1992
Chris Chavis was
30 in WWE U.K. Rampage 1992
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of WWE WrestleMania VIII
WWE WrestleMania VIII
Chris Chavis was
30 in WWE WrestleMania VIII
as 'Tatanka'.
Sun, Apr 05 1992

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of WWE Raw
WWE Raw
Chris Chavis was
31+ in WWE Raw
as 'Tatanka (archive footage), Tatanka'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Chris Chavis was
25+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge
as 'Tatanka'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986
Poster of Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
Chris Chavis was
23+ in Saturday Night's Main Event
First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1985