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My Take
Kamala, born James Arthur Harris, occupies a complicated place in my memory of professional wrestling. The 6'7" Mississippi giant played "The Ugandan Giant," a barefoot, war-painted character that reads as deeply problematic by modern standards. Yet I can't deny the raw presence he brought to the ring; he sold that monstrous gimmick with total conviction. What lingers most is the contrast many recall between the fearsome persona and the gentle man behind it. He passed in 2020. I hold his career as a bittersweet artifact of an era, separating the troubling premise from the genuine performer who gave it everything.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kamala
- Name (Japanese)
- カマラ
- Reading
- かまら
- Born
- May 28, 1950 – August 9, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Senatobia, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 201 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kamala born?
May 28, 1950 – August 9, 2020.
Where is Kamala from?
Kamala is from Senatobia, Mississippi, United States.
What does Kamala do?
Kamala works as professional wrestler.
How tall is Kamala?
Kamala is 201 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.