Billy Varga

Actor, Film actor

1919 – 2013

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Who was Billy Varga?

William Joe Varga, billed as Count Billy Varga, was an American professional wrestler and actor. He was born to Rose and Joe Varga, his father was a professional wrestler in Europe known as Count Joseph Varga and taught his son wrestling at the age of five. He attended Hollywood High School and graduated from the University of Southern California. Varga won the world's light-heavyweight title in 1941 and later joined the Navy until he arrived home in 1947. Varga's wrestling career began to fall apart in the 1970s as he was busy in TV and movie work.

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Born
Jan 10, 1919
Cleveland
Also known as
  • William Joe Varga
  • Count Billy Varga
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Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Southern California
Died
Jan 11, 2013
Burbank

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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