Acting credits
5
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Smaller on-screen catalog so far.
Actor
Gilberto Merendez
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 2Series: 3
TMDB ID: 1354537
IMDb ID: nm2007661
Known for: Acting
Born: December 2, 1933
Died: June 15, 2016
Age: 82
Place of birth: Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1972 - 2005
Years active: 34
Also known as
Aztec Joe • Blue Inferno • Gene Madrid • Gypsy Joe • Jan Madrid • Inferno I • Baby Grandpa • El Grande Pistolero
Biography
Gilberto Meléndez was a Puerto Rican professional wrestler born in 1933. He began his career in 1951 and became known for his tough, physical style, making him one of the pioneers of hardcore wrestling. He had a long career on the independent circuit in the United States, especially in Tennessee, and gained significant recognition in Japan, where he took part in brutal matches and built a loyal fanbase. Although he never reached major promotions like WWE, he was respected for his toughness and longevity in the ring, wrestling until the age of 77. He passed away in 2016 after health complications, leaving behind a legacy as a hardcore wrestling icon.
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