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My Take
Beefcake is pure 1980s WWF nostalgia for me, and his barber gimmick was one of the most gloriously over-the-top angles of the era. Strutting out with those oversized shears to give a beaten rival a haircut was ridiculous and absolutely perfect for that cartoonish golden age. His real-life friendship with Hulk Hogan kept him in the spotlight, and his recovery from a devastating parasailing accident is a genuinely incredible survival story. He was never a technical wizard, but his look and persona were iconic, and that 2019 Hall of Fame nod felt well earned.
Overview
Brutus Beefcake (born Edward Leslie, 1957) is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation during the 1980s and early 1990s. Performing as The Barber, his gimmick involved cutting the hair of defeated opponents. A close friend of Hulk Hogan, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brutus Beefcake
- Name (Japanese)
- ブルータス・ビーフケーキ
- Reading
- ぶるーたす・びーふけーき
- Born
- April 21, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Height
- 192cm
- Occupation
- Professional wrestler
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 WWE Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Brutus Beefcake born?
Born April 21, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Brutus Beefcake from?
Brutus Beefcake is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Brutus Beefcake do?
Brutus Beefcake works as Professional wrestler.
How tall is Brutus Beefcake?
Brutus Beefcake is 192 cm.
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