Super Show!" according to the Internet Movie Database. His persona earned him the distinction of "one of the most hated men" in wrestling for 15 years, the WWE biography said.Īlbano's image evolved in the 1980s, when he teamed with Lauper on several music videos, such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and wrestling appearances.Īs his celebrity status grew, Albano landed acting jobs, including a role on several episodes of the "Miami Vice" TV series, the biography said.Īlbano became a cartoon in 1989, when he was the voice of Mario "Jumpman" Mario for 17 episodes of "The Super Mario Bros. He started as a tag team wrestler in the 1950s but became a successful manager of champion wrestlers in the 1970s, according to a biography on the WWE Web site.Īlbano was recognizable by his penchant for unbuttoned Hawaiian shirts and a trademark beard, which was usually bound by a rubber band. Albanos resume of champions is extremely impressive and I believe that no other manger has managed so many different champions as the Captain. Albano bought The Mongols contract from Tony Angelo after they had won the titles. "He will be greatly missed by the WWE and his fans."Īlbano, who was with the WWE from 1983 to 1996, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. JNew York, NY defeated Bruno Sammartino & The Battman.
McMahon in the 1960s as one half of 'The Sicilians' tag team with his partner Tony Altimore," the WWE said. "Albano began his storied career with Vincent J.
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Albano, 76, was "one of the company's most popular and charismatic legends," the company said in a statement.
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