Maurice Tillet was perhaps better known by his stage name, the “French Angel.” A Russian-born French professional wrestler, Tillet enjoyed a relatively successful career during his lifetime ...

On May 28, 2024, a Facebook user claimed the movie character Shrek was inspired by the appearance of a 20th century Russian-French wrestler named Maurice Tillet. The Facebook user wrote: "The ...

Maurice Tillet, better known as "The French Angel" in professional wrestling, was one of the biggest stars ever to grace the squared circle. Tillet was born on October 23, 1903, in Russia to ...

8. The French Angel Born to French parents in the mountains of Russia in 1903, Maurice Tillet s life was never going to be an easy one. His father died when he was 14 and young Maurice and his ...

The bust of Maurice Tillet, a professional wrestler, sits on display at the Museum of Surgical Science. While Tillet may have appeared “an apelike creature,” he was brilliant and gentle.

The real-life inspiration for the animated character Shrek is rumored to be a man nicknamed “The French Angel.” He was born in the early 1900s and he was a former wrestling star. Read more ...

The character of Shrek was based on the appearance of a Russian-French wrestler named Maurice Tillet. Rating: On May 28, 2024, a Facebook user claimed the movie character Shrek was inspired by the ...

November 8, 2017: Wrestling personality Bruce Prichard reminisces about his friendship with French wrestler Maurice Tillet at his podcast studio in Friendswood, Texas.

Maurice Tillet (1903–1954) was a Russian-born French professional wrestler, known as The French Angel. Tillet was twice World Heavyweight Champion in American Wrestling Association in early 1940s.

M. Maurice Tillet is an amiable Frenchman who recently journeyed to the U. S. to engage in wrestling bouts. His nickname is “The Angel.” Much excited by photographs of his monstrous head were ...