Kamala (wrestler)
James Arthur Harris (May 28, 1950 – August 9, 2020), better known by his ring name Kamala, was an American professional wrestler. Nicknamed "The Ugandan Giant", Kamala portrayed a fearsome and simpleminded Ugandan. He wrestled barefoot, clad only in a loincloth, his face painted with war paint and two stars and a moon painted on his torso. During his ring entrance, he sported an African mask and wielded a spear and shield. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) over the course of numerous runs in the company between 1984 and 1993.
| Kamala | |
|---|---|
Kamala in 2009 | |
| Birth name | James Arthur Harris |
| Born | May 28, 1950 Senatobia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2020 (aged 70) Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest with comorbid diabetes and COVID-19 |
| Spouse(s) | Clara Freeman
(m. 1974; div. 2005)Emmer Jean Bradley
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 6 |
| Website | kamalaspeaks |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Bad News Harris Giant Kamala Giant Kamala 1 Gigante Kimala Gigante Kimala 1 Giant Kimala Giant Kimala 1 Jim Harris Kamala Kimala Lord of The Jungle The Mississippi Mauler Sugar Bear Harris Superfly Ugly Bear Harris |
| Billed height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Billed weight | 380 lb (172 kg) |
| Billed from | Uganda, Jungles of Africa |
| Trained by | Bobo Brazil "Tiny" Tim Hampton |
| Debut | 1978 |
| Retired | 2010 |
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