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My Take
Luke Williams, the Bushwhacker who licked opponents' arms and marched with that goofy gait, holds a special place for me. Born Brian Wickens in Auckland, he chose laughter over dominance, and that takes real nerve in a business obsessed with toughness. His WWE Hall of Fame induction is proof that being beloved can matter as much as being feared. I find performers who commit fully to comedy in a serious arena genuinely brave. Decades on, fans still grin at his name, and earning a lasting place in history through pure joy strikes me as wonderfully classy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luke Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーク・ウィリアムス
- Reading
- るーく・うぃりあむす
- Born
- January 8, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Bernard's College
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Luke Williams born?
Born January 8, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Luke Williams from?
Luke Williams is from Auckland, New Zealand.
What does Luke Williams do?
Luke Williams works as actor, professional wrestler.
How tall is Luke Williams?
Luke Williams is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.