Professional Wrestler, Actor. Born in Samoa, he also lived for a time in New Zealand before going to the United States to further pursue his career as a title winning pro wrestler. As the first Samoan to enter the sport, some of his wrestling partners included Pat Patterson, Paul DeMarco and Rocky Johnson. His best known acting performance is that of a villain in the 1967 'James Bond' movie "You Only Live Twice," but he also appeared in numerous television shows and other movies. Members of his family continue to be major influences in pro wrestling. He was highly regarded in and out of the ring for his toughness, friendliness and fairness.
Professional Wrestler, Actor. Born in Samoa, he also lived for a time in New Zealand before going to the United States to further pursue his career as a title winning pro wrestler. As the first Samoan to enter the sport, some of his wrestling partners included Pat Patterson, Paul DeMarco and Rocky Johnson. His best known acting performance is that of a villain in the 1967 'James Bond' movie "You Only Live Twice," but he also appeared in numerous television shows and other movies. Members of his family continue to be major influences in pro wrestling. He was highly regarded in and out of the ring for his toughness, friendliness and fairness.
Bio by: Tim Joyce
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ALOHA FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
HIGH CHIEF PETER FANENE LEIFI MAIVIA
APR. 6, 1937 - JUNE 13, 1982
OFELIA FUATAGA MAIVIA
AUG. 6, 1931 - OCT. 19, 2008
BELOVED HUSBAND & WIFE, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS.
THE UKULELE HAS ENDED, BUT YOUR MELODY LINGERS ON.
FOR LIFE IS NOT FOREVER, LOVE IS.
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