Adrian Adonis, born Keith Franke on September 15, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, USA, was an American actor and professional wrestler. He is best known for his roles in WWF Championship Wrestling, The War to Settle the Score, and Wrestling at the Chase. He passed away on July 4, 1988, in Lewisporte, Newfoundland, Canada, due to a car accident.
Personal and Family Life
Adrian Adonis had two children, Angela Perides and Gena Banta. He was also a grandfather to Adrianne and Brianna Perides. Known for his flamboyant persona in the wrestling world, he often performed dressed in drag.
Death and Legacy
Adrian Adonis tragically died in a car accident on July 4, 1988. His unexpected death shocked the wrestling community, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. He is remembered for his unique wrestling style and contribution to the entertainment aspect of professional wrestling.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| WrestleMania II | 1986-04-07 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE WrestleMania III | 1987-03-29 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story | 2006-11-14 | Self |
| The Wrestling Classic | 1985-11-07 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden | 2013-08-13 | Adrian Adonis |
| The Super Bowl of Wrestling | 1978-01-25 | Keith Franks |
| WWE The Brawl to End it All | 1984-07-23 | Adrian Adonis |
| WWE The Big Event | 1986-08-27 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| AWA Christmas Night 1987 | 1987-12-25 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Crunch Classic | 1992-05-28 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWF Hulkamania 2 | 1987-05-01 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth | 1986-08-20 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| AWA Christmas Show 1987 | 1987-12-25 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| Wrestling’s Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams! | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| WWE’s Inside the Steel Cage | 1986-12-11 | Adrian Adonis |
| The WWF’s Most Unusual Matches | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| Best of the WWF Volume 1 | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| Andre the Giant | 1985-12-02 | Adrian Adonis (archive footage) |
| Best of the WWF Volume 2 | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| WWF’s Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| Tag Team Champions | 1986-03-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| Bob Uecker’s Wacky World of Sports | 1987-01-01 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| Best of the WWF Volume 3 | 1985-01-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| The Best of the WWF: volume 4 | 1985-09-01 | Adrian Adonis |
| The Best of the WWF: volume 8 | 1986-08-20 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| The Best of the WWF: volume 11 | 1987-06-24 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Detroit Wrestling ’86 | 1986-04-26 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July ’84 | 1984-07-15 | “The Golden Boy” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October ’84 | 1984-10-14 | “The Golden Boy” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: January ’87 | 1987-01-05 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: May ’86 | 1986-05-04 | “Adorable” Adrian Adonis |
| WWF Wrestling Challenge | 1986-09-07 | Adrian Adonis |