Claude Ouimet

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Claude Ouimet (April 13, 1961 – October 6, 2019) was a Canadian actor best known for his role as the villainous character Blob in the movie X-Men: Apocalypse.[1]

Claude Ouimet
Born(1961-04-25)April 25, 1961
DiedOctober 6, 2019(2019-10-06) (aged 58)
OccupationActor
Years active1989–2019

Acting career

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Ouimet appeared in No Holds Barred, Carny and X-Men: Apocalypse.[2]

He was also a professional wrestler from 1985 to 1989 as Giant Gustav and Gustav the Giant working in Central and Eastern Canada, New England, Central States and Japan.[3] Trained by Edouard Carpentier. He would appear in No Holds Barred film where he lost to Zeus. That would get him into his acting career.

Death

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Ouimet died of a heart attack at the age of 58 while driving with his wife on October 6, 2019. His vehicle collided into a house. His wife survived the crash.[4][5]

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Film Role Notes
2016 X-Men: Apocalypse Blob
2009 Carny The Gentle Giant
1989 No Holds Barred Rebar Lawless

References

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  1. ^ "First look at The Blob in X-Men: Apocalypse". Archived from the original on June 11, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "X-Men: Apocalypse features a cameo only hardcore wrestling fans will recognize". What Culture. May 26, 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Giant Gustav« Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  4. ^ "CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - Wrestler, actor Giant Gustav dies at age 58". Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  5. ^ "claude Ouimet - Obituaries - St. Hubert, Que - Dignity Memorial". www.dignitymemorial.com.
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