| Claude Ouimet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | (1961-04-25)April 25, 1961 Longueuil, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | October 6, 2019(2019-10-06) (aged 58) Chambly, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–2019 |
Claude Ouimet (April 13, 1961 – October 6, 2019) was a Canadian actor best known for his role as the villainous character Blob in the movie X-Men: Apocalypse.
Acting career
Ouimet appeared in No Holds Barred, Carny and X-Men: Apocalypse.
He was also a professional wrestler from 1985 to 1989 as Giant Gustav and Gustav the Giant working in Central and Eastern Canada, New England, Central States and Japan. Trained by Edouard Carpentier. He would appear in No Holds Barred film where he lost to Zeus. That would get him into his acting career.
Death
Ouimet died of a heart attack at the age of 58 while driving with his wife on October 6, 2019. His vehicle collided into a house. His wife survived the crash.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Blob | |
| 2009 | Carny | The Gentle Giant | |
| 1989 | No Holds Barred | Rebar Lawless |
References
- "First look at The Blob in X-Men: Apocalypse". Archived from the original on June 11, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- "X-Men: Apocalypse features a cameo only hardcore wrestling fans will recognize". What Culture. May 26, 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- "Giant Gustav« Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- "CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - Wrestler, actor Giant Gustav dies at age 58". Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- "claude Ouimet - Obituaries - St. Hubert, Que - Dignity Memorial". www.dignitymemorial.com.
External links
- Claude Ouimet at IMDb
- Claude Ouimet's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com