Claude Ouimet

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.[1]

Claude Ouimet
Born(1961-04-25)April 25, 1961
DiedOctober 6, 2019(2019-10-06) (aged 58)
OccupationActor
Years active1989–2019

Acting career

Ouimet appeared in No Holds Barred, Carny and X-Men: Apocalypse.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4][5]

Filmography

Movies

YearFilmRoleNotes
2016X-Men: ApocalypseBlob
2009CarnyThe Gentle Giant
1989No Holds BarredRebar Lawless

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