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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.
Most Popular Louis Albano Trailers
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17 October 2006
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
17 November 1996
A traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match puts The Rock, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Barry Windham & "Wildman" Marc Mero against Triple H, Goldust, Crush & Jerry "The King" Lawler.
24 October 1994
Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action with WWE's German Fan Favorites II. In this Home Video Classic, you'll see Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart go head-to-head in a Steel Cage Match, Bam Bam Bigelow take on The Undertaker, and much more!
28 February 1992
A band of would-be terrorists threaten to blow up the Heartbreak Hotel, Providence's most notorious rock club.
31 March 1985
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
17 April 1986
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other.
01 January 2004
When the head of a mafia clan is perceived to be weakening, his family suffers a series of attacks. It is up to his son, Frankie, to figure out who’s behind the plot before they are all wiped out.
19 June 1994
King of the Ring (1994) was the second annual King of the Ring. It took place on June 19, 1994 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
08 March 1986
A documentary of the life a Captain Lou Albano, the WWF legend. The story is told by many of his fellow wrestlers like Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan.
21 November 1986
M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!).
29 August 1994
Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends the Women’s Championship against Bull Nakano.
14 November 2006
Tracing the amazing journey of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, whose intense rivalry with Hulk Hogan launched WrestleMania, and his many stops along the way, including WWE, WCW, NWA, Hollywood, and beyond.
23 November 1994
Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1994 at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.
09 August 1980
WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
01 March 1986
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
01 January 1985
The best action that the WWF has to offer.
10 July 2019
Japanese-only DVD includes all the music videos released from 1983 through 1995 in chronological order for the first time.
23 July 1984
The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and broadcast live on MTV.
14 December 1994
Join the ghastly Paul Bearer for a chilling journey through some Hits from the Crypt. From Earthquake going one-on-one with Adam Bomb, to The Undertaker facing off against Crush, this Coliseum Home Video Classic features some of the best action from WWE's New Generation!
01 January 1985
Some of the most unusual matches in WWF History.
01 June 2006
Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Dominick Denucci, Shane Douglas, Balls Mahoney, Missy Hyatt, Raven, Mikey Whipwreck, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Davey O'Hannon, Nikolai Volkoff and many more pro wrestling stars of yesterday and today do battle as they take on the dark forbidden questions that nobody has wanted to ask until now.
16 November 1996
WWF Hall of Fame (1996) was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the WWE Hall of Fame.
06 June 1986
The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle.
01 January 1985
Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
07 February 2006
A look through the greatest Wrestling managers in history from the 80's, 90's, and 2000 and beyond
01 January 1987
Bob Uecker hosted this show in the mid to late 1980's, featuring sports bloopers and comedy with Mr. Baseball himself.
13 March 2011
It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch point. For more than 25 years, WrestleMania has hosted the biggest matches, the biggest stars, and the biggest celebrities.
20 January 2004
At last, homage is paid to the brains and beauties behind the brawn- the most famous and infamous managers in wrestling history.
16 September 2010
No one is safe in this action filled suspense. Who can you trust, when you don't even recognize yourself anymore?
15 October 1986
One of the most legendary tag team combinations in WWE history is highlighted in this Home Video Classic celebrating The British Bulldogs.
13 August 2003
Documentry about "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff
14 August 1992
Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen.
01 June 2003
A dark gritty story based on 12 of New York's most dysfunctional and hapless addicts in a controversial recovery program.
25 September 2005
Just as he's about to graduate, senior classman David Easter gets the shock of his young life when a new teacher invents 13th grade in this comedy.
01 January 1985
Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
01 January 1985
WWF Wrestling bloopers.
10 October 1999
Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October 10, 1999 from the Casino Magic hotel and casino in Bay St.
07 April 1986
Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs.
01 September 1985
The biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches
20 August 1986
This Home Video Classic celebrates WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth.
20 August 1986
The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!
02 May 1986
The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
13 June 2005
As the city and it's occupants fall under the control of a Heavy Metal band, "Necrodemon", blood is shed and mass murder ensues.
06 June 1986
The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
13 June 1994
Join your hosts Vince McMahon and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage for in-depth analysis of the 1994 WWF King of The Ring Tournament and a WWE World Tag Team Championship Match!
30 July 1973
Pedro Morales defends the WWWF Championship against George "The Animal" Steele.
14 October 1984
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt.
08 November 2001
Man lives with his best friend, Cat, to defend others from big bad.
05 May 2005
Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling.
09 March 1988
TV special with Ron Reagan as the owner of the Redeye Express, a nightclub featuring comedy acts, music and celebrities portrayed by the Krofft puppets.
25 April 2021
Focuses on 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWE's greatest villains. During his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of the antagonist against a who's who of WWE greats, while amassing more than 30 championships.
28 August 1986
The Big Event was a Canada-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which took place on August 28, 1986, at the Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario.
17 October 1983
The World's Most Entertaining Sport at The World's Most Famous Arena!
13 September 1985
A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are shown.
21 March 1994
Cyndi Lauper tours a theme park, meeting strange characters and remembering her past. The film is also illustrated by a collection of Cyndi's pop videos, like "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "Sally's Pigeons".
