About Khalil Oghab
Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 99). Khalil Oghab was an Iranian actor and screenwriter.
Khalil Oghab (; 23 March 1924 – 20 April 2023), nicknamed Khalil the Hero , was an Iranian actor and wrestler. He holds the Guinness World Record for lifting a 2-ton elephant.
Early life Khalil Tariqat-Peima, nicknamed "Khalil Oghab" and "Pahlevan Khalil" , was born in 1924 in Shiraz, Iran. His father was a farmer from the city of Fasa in Fars province. Khalil was interested in ancient sports since his childhood.
At age 14, he started practicing ancient sports. He excelled in "grabbing" and lifting heavy weights. At 30 he lifted 450 kilograms with his teeth. Between 1930 and 1950, he performed several shows throughout Iran.
Filmography Violent Men (1971) Baba's Hero (1971) The Sin of Beauty (1969) Desert Giant (1969) Desert Man (1968) Koh Zad (1967) The Flowers of Hope (1964)
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Who was Khalil Oghab?
Iranian wrestler (1924–2023)
When was Khalil Oghab born?
Khalil Oghab was born on 21 March 1924 in Shiraz.
When did Khalil Oghab die?
Khalil Oghab died on 20 April 2023 in Shiraz.
What was Khalil Oghab's occupation?
Khalil Oghab was an actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Khalil Oghab?
Khalil Oghab was Iranian.
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