Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 7, 1926
Died
January 18, 2003 (age 76)
Place of Birth
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Also Known As
The Sheik
The Original Sheik
Edward Farhat
The Sheik of Araby
Edward George Farhat
Ed Farhat
Biography
Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.
Known For
TV
Dark Side of the Ring
Self (Archival Footage)
2019
TV
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
2010
Film
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
The Sheik
2007
Film
I Like To Hurt People
Self - The Sheik
1985
Film
TWA Winter Challenge II
The Sheik
1991
Film
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
The Sheik (Manager)
1995
Film
ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994
The Sheik
1994
Film
TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
The Sheik
1991
Film
Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
2014
Filmography
2019TVDark Side of the Ringas Self (Archival Footage)2014FilmBattles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas2010TVChampionship Wrestling from Hollywood2007FilmWWE Hall of Fame 2007as The Sheik1995FilmWCW Halloween Havoc 1995as The Sheik (Manager)1994FilmECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994as The Sheik1991FilmTWA Autumn Armageddon '91as The Sheik1991FilmTWA Winter Challenge IIas The Sheik1985FilmI Like To Hurt Peopleas Self - The Sheik