- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEugene Arthur Okerlund
- Nickname
- Mean Gene
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Gene Okerlund was born on December 19, 1942 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for WrestleMania III (1987), WrestleMania X-Seven (2001) and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). He was married to Jeanne Ellen Zulawnik. He died on January 2, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- SpouseJeanne Ellen Zulawnik(March 27, 1964 - January 2, 2019) (his death, 2 children)
- Suit and bowtie
- His ability to stay calm during intense interviews
- His moustache
- His nickname "Mean Gene" was created by WWF broadcast colleague Jesse Ventura.
- Was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 1st, 2006, by Hulk Hogan.
- His son Todd played on the 1988 US Olympic Hockey Team and played for the New York Islanders briefly.
- Was the best man at the wedding of Khosrow Vaziri (aka "The Iron Sheik").
- Once wrestled a tag team match with Hulk Hogan.
- Hey, pack your bags and get the hell out of here. I got a replacement for you.
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