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My Take
There is something irresistible about Handsome Jimmy Valiant. Born James Harold Fanning in Franklin, Tennessee in 1942, he is a true son of the gritty Southern wrestling territories, and his WWE Hall of Fame induction confirms how beloved he became. The brash ring name makes me grin, but underneath the showmanship is a craftsman who put his body on the line for decades and built a real bond with fans. I have a soft spot for performers who survived that brutal old-school circuit on charisma and durability alike. He feels like a living piece of American wrestling folklore, sweat, swagger and all.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Valiant
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・バリアント
- Reading
- じみー・ばりあんと
- Born
- August 6, 1942 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- Franklin, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Valiant born?
Born August 6, 1942 (age 83).
Where is Jimmy Valiant from?
Jimmy Valiant is from Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
What does Jimmy Valiant do?
Jimmy Valiant works as professional wrestler.
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7. 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.