Lanny Mark Poffo better known by his ring names “Leaping” Lanny Poffo and The Genius, was a Canadian-American professional wrestler, motivational speaker, poet, and actor.
Poffo was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Angelo Poffo, an Italian American Catholic, and Judy Poffo, a Jewish-American. He is also the real-life younger brother of “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Poffo grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Lanny Poffo made his debut in 1974, losing to Wayne Cowan in the opening match of an All-South Wrestling Alliance card held in Atlanta, GA on April 16.
Lanny Poffo Parents: Meet Angelo Poffo, Judy Poffo
Lanny Poffo was born on December 28, 1954, in Calgary, Canada the son of Angelo Poffo and Judy Poffo.
Angelo John Poffo was an American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter. He ran International Championship Wrestling for a number of years, holding cards in Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. He was the father of “Macho Man” Randy Savage and “The Genius” Lanny Poffo.
Judy Poffo was born on 28 January 1927 in Naperville, Illinois, USA. She was previously married to Angelo Poffo. She died on 3 June 2017 in Largo, Florida, USA.
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