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Vladimir Kozlov was born on April 27, 1979 in Kyiv, Ukraine and is credited as a professional wrestler, judoka and television actor. Vladimir Kozlov is 47 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
Kozlov, born Oleg Prudius in Kyiv, fascinates me as the real deal behind a fearsome gimmick. At 193 cm and trained in judo, sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and more, he was no mere showman playing tough; he was a legitimately dangerous athlete. His WWE run, including a tag title with Santino Marella, showcased a stoic, hard-nosed character. What I respect most is the immigrant's grind likely hiding behind that silent menace, a man who clawed his way up in a foreign country. I have a soft spot for the quietly powerful type, and Kozlov fits that mold perfectly.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vladimir Kozlov
- Name (Japanese)
- オレッグ・プルディウス
- Reading
- おれっぐ・ぷるでぃうす
- Born
- April 27, 1979 (age 47)
- Origin
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / judoka / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
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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 Vladimir Kozlov born?
Born April 27, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Vladimir Kozlov from?
Vladimir Kozlov is from Kyiv, Ukraine.
What does Vladimir Kozlov do?
Vladimir Kozlov works as professional wrestler, judoka, television actor, film actor.
How tall is Vladimir Kozlov?
Vladimir Kozlov is 193 cm.
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