Louis Albano

Born: 1933-07-29

Louis Vincent "Captain Lou" Albano was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, manager and actor. He was active as a professional wrestler from 1953 until 1969, then he became a manager, until 1995. Throughout his 42-year career, Albano guided 15 different tag teams and four singles competitors to championship gold. Albano was part of the "Triumvirate of Terror," a threesome of nefarious WWF managers that also included The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Freddie Blassie. The trio would be fixtures in the company for a decade, until the Grand Wizard's death in 1983. A unique showman, with an elongated beard, rubber band facial piercings, and loud outfits, Albano was the forefather of the 1980s Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. Collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Albano helped usher in wrestling's crossover success with a mainstream audience. Capitalizing on his success, he later ventured into Hollywood with various television, film, and music projects. He became well-known to a new generation of fans as the actor and voice of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In 1953, Albano married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Tango. The marriage lasted 56 years, until his death. Albano has been noted by several others for his faithfulness to his wife, a rare characteristic in the on-the-road world of 1970s and 1980s professional wrestling. Albano released his autobiography, Often Imitated, Never Duplicated, on July 20, 2008 through his website. The book includes a foreword by Cyndi Lauper. The other Albano siblings are Vincent, George, Eleanor, and Carl, all of whom became teachers. Albano's brother, Carl, taught health for 32 years at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and was head of the Ridgewood High health department from 1974 until 2001. Carl's students have noted that he used his brother Lou as an example of the difference between crazy and unique. George served as the Principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Mount Vernon, New York and often brought Lou in to delight the school's students during their lunch hour. Vincent was an art teacher and lived part-time in a lake house in Connecticut. Eleanor was a music teacher for preschool students in Connecticut and impacts the lives of countless students through music. Albano's son, Carl Albano, has been a member of the Putnam County Legislature since 2011. During the 1990s, Albano shed 150 pounds (70 kg) following a health scare. In May 2005, Albano suffered a heart attack, but later recovered. Albano was sent home from the hospital and again began watching his health. The song "Captain Lou" by Kimya Dawson is dedicated to him. In 1983 the band NRBQ wrote a song about Albano called "Captain Lou." Albano was featured as a singer on that song as well on another called "Boardin' House Pie." Both of these songs appear on NRBQ's Tap Dancin' Bats compilation, their Lou and Q spoken-word comedy record, as well as their out-of-print, hard-to-find single which Albano used to sell at his wrestling matches. Albano died on October 14, 2009 of a heart attack while residing in hospice care.He was 76 years old.


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WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

as Captain Lou Albano
Released: 2006-10-17

The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.

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Stay Tuned

as Ring Announcer
Released: 1992-08-14

Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his...

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Wise Guys

as Frank "The Fixer" Acavano
Released: 1986-04-17

Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000,...

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The True Story of WrestleMania

as Captain Lou Albano (archive footage)
Released: 2011-03-13

It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch...

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WrestleMania

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1985-03-31

The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March...

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Best of the WWF Volume 2

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1985-01-01

Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.

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Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling

as Himself
Released: 2005-05-05

Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid...

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WWE SummerSlam 1994

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1994-08-29

Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends...

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WrestleMania II

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1986-04-07

Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the...

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WWE Survivor Series 1994

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1994-11-23

Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1994 at the Freeman Coliseum in San...

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WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest

as Captain Lou Albano
Released: 1985-01-01

Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.

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Body Slam

as Capt. Lou Murano
Released: 1986-11-21

M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent...

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WWE King of the Ring 1994

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1994-06-19

King of the Ring (1994) was the second annual King of the Ring. It took place on June 19, 1994...

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WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 2014-05-27

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The WWF's Most Unusual Matches

as Captain Lou Albano
Released: 1985-01-01

Some of the most unusual matches in WWF History.

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The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

as Captain Lou Albano
Released: 2006-02-07

A look through the greatest Wrestling managers in history from the 80's, 90's, and 2000 and beyond

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The Best of the WWF: volume 4

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1985-09-01

The biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches

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Mafioso: The Father The Son

as Doc
Released: 2004-01-01

When the head of a mafia clan is perceived to be weakening, his family suffers a series of...

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WWE: The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

as uncredited
Released: 2004-01-20

At last, homage is paid to the brains and beauties behind the brawn- the most famous and...

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Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

as (archive footage)
Released: 2021-04-25

Focuses on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWE's greatest villains....

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WWE Hall Of Fame 1996

as uncredited
Released: 1996-11-16

WWF Hall of Fame (1996) was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the...

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WWE Survivor Series 1996

as Capt. Lou Albano (Appearance)
Released: 1996-11-17

A traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match puts The Rock, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Barry...

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Tag Team Champions

as Lou Albano
Released: 1986-03-01

A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.

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Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America

as Himself
Released: 2003-08-13

Documentry about "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff

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Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough

as Cyndi's Father
Released: 1985-05-06

Directed by Richard Donner, it features Cyndi Lauper and the film's cast in a playful,...

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Best of the WWF Volume 1

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1985-01-01

The best action that the WWF has to offer.

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WWE The Big Event

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1986-08-27

The Big Event was a Canada-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World...

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Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story

as Self
Released: 2006-11-14

Tracing the amazing journey of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, whose intense rivalry with Hulk Hogan...

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WWE The Brawl to End it All

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1984-07-23

The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling...

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Heroes of Wrestling

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1999-10-10

Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October...

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Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!

as Self
Released: 1985-01-01

WWF Wrestling bloopers.

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German Fan Favorites 2

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1994-10-24

Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action with WWE's German Fan Favorites...

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WWE Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1994-12-14

Join the ghastly Paul Bearer for a chilling journey through some Hits from the Crypt. From...

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Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1987-01-01

Bob Uecker hosted this show in the mid to late 1980's, featuring sports bloopers and comedy with...

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The Best of the WWF: volume 7

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1986-06-06

The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!

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The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1986-08-20

This Home Video Classic celebrates WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "The...

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The Best of the WWF: volume 8

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1986-08-20

The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!

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WWE Villains of The Squared Circle

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1986-06-06

The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene...

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The British Bulldogs

as Capt. Lou Albano
Released: 1986-10-15

One of the most legendary tag team combinations in WWE history is highlighted in this Home Video...

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The Undertaker's Dozen

as Lou Costanza
Released: 2003-06-01

A dark gritty story based on 12 of New York's most dysfunctional and hapless addicts in a...

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The Best of the WWF: volume 6

as Capt. Lou Albano (Manager)
Released: 1986-05-02

The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!

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The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano

as Self
Released: 1986-03-08

A documentary of the life a Captain Lou Albano, the WWF legend. The story is told by many of his...

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Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some

as uncredited
Released: 1994-03-21

Cyndi Lauper tours a theme park, meeting strange characters and remembering her past. The film...

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Internet Fear

as uncredited
Released: 2005-06-13

As the city and it's occupants fall under the control of a Heavy Metal band, "Necrodemon", blood...

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WWE Raw

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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WWE Raw

as Capt. Lou Albano
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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WWE Raw

as Capt. Lou Albano (archive footage)
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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Miami Vice

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-09-16

The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking...

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WWF Wrestling Challenge

as Capt. Lou Albano
First aired: 1986-09-07

WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World...

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227

as uncredited
First aired: 1985-09-14

A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington,...

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Dark Side of the Ring

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-04-10

Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional...

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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

as Mario
First aired: 1989-09-04

In 1989 the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto...

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