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James Fanning

Bio: James Harold Fanning is a former professional wrestler and author better known as "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant. Fanning started wrestling in 1964 as "Big Jim Vallen"
Born: Thu, Aug 06 1942
Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana, USA
James Fanning is 82 years old
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Poster of Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon
Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon
James Fanning was 80 in Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2022
Poster of WrestleMassacre
WrestleMassacre
James Fanning was 75 in WrestleMassacre as 'Boogie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2018
Poster of Toxic Tutu
Toxic Tutu
James Fanning was 75 in Toxic Tutu as 'Himself, Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
James Fanning was 74 in WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2016
Poster of I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
James Fanning was 74 in I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
James Fanning was 69 in WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 2012
Poster of Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
James Fanning was 68 in Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 2011
Poster of Ultimate Death Match 2
Ultimate Death Match 2
James Fanning was 67 in Ultimate Death Match 2 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 2010
Poster of The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
James Fanning was 63 in The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2005
Poster of TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
James Fanning was 48 in TWA Autumn Armageddon '90 as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of AWA SuperClash III
AWA SuperClash III
James Fanning was 46 in AWA SuperClash III as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1988
Poster of WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
James Fanning was 46 in WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88 as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1988
Poster of AWA The Road to Super Clash III
AWA The Road to Super Clash III
James Fanning was 46 in AWA The Road to Super Clash III as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1988
Poster of WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón
WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón
James Fanning was 46 in WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was 45 in The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1988
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
James Fanning was 44 in NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1987
Poster of The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was 44 in The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1987
Poster of NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers
NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers
James Fanning was 44 in NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
James Fanning was 43 in NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
James Fanning was 43 in NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
James Fanning was 43 in NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1986
Poster of The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was 43 in The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of Tag Team Champions
Tag Team Champions
James Fanning was 43 in Tag Team Champions as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
James Fanning was 43 in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1985
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash 1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
James Fanning was 42 in NWA The Great American Bash 1985 as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1985
Poster of PWUSA Star Wars
PWUSA Star Wars
James Fanning was 42 in PWUSA Star Wars as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
James Fanning was 42 in NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1984
Poster of NWA Lords of The Ring
NWA Lords of The Ring
James Fanning was 41 in NWA Lords of The Ring as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1984
Poster of NWA Night of Champions
NWA Night of Champions
James Fanning was 41 in NWA Night of Champions as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1984
Poster of NWA Boogie Jam
NWA Boogie Jam
James Fanning was 41 in NWA Boogie Jam as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1984
Poster of NWA Starrcade 1983
NWA Starrcade 1983
James Fanning was 41 in NWA Starrcade 1983 as 'Charlie Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1983
Poster of NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
James Fanning was 41 in NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of The Super Bowl of Wrestling
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
James Fanning was 35 in The Super Bowl of Wrestling as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1978

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Poster of Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
James Fanning was 55+ in Ohio Valley Wrestling TV as 'Master OF Terror, Master Of Terror, Master of Terror, The Master of Terror'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of WWF All-Star Wrestling
WWF All-Star Wrestling
James Fanning was 33+ in WWF All-Star Wrestling as 'Jimmy Valiant, 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1975