Jesse Ventura is an American politician, actor, television presenter, political commentator, author, and retired professional wrestler. After achieving fame in the World Wrestling Federation, he served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. He was elected governor as the Reform Party nominee and is the party's only candidate to win a major government office. Ventura was a member of the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team during the Vietnam War. After leaving the military, he embarked on a professional wrestling career from 1975 to 1986, taking the ring name "Jesse 'The Body' Ventura". He had a lengthy tenure in the WWF/WWE as a performer and color commentator and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004. In addition to wrestling, Ventura pursued an acting career, appearing in films such as Predator and The Running Man. Ventura first entered politics in 1991 when he was elected mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a position he held until 1995.
| Born: | James George Janos, July 15, 1951, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party: | Green (2020–present) |
| Other political affiliations: | Reform (1998–2000), Independence Party of Minnesota (2000–2003), Independent (before 1998, 2003–2020) |
| Education: | North Hennepin Community College, Theodore Roosevelt High School |
| Occupation: | Statesman, actor, professional wrestler, television presenter, author, commentator |
| Lieutenant: | Mae Schunk |
| Preceded by: | Arne Carlson |
| Succeeded by: | Tim Pawlenty |
| Twitter: | Jesse Ventura's Twitter profile |
| IMDb: | Jesse Ventura's IMDb |
About Jesse Ventura
Professional wrestler known as Jesse "The Body" Ventura from 1975 to 1986. After retirement he entered politics, and was the Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
Jesse Ventura Before Fame
He served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1975.
Achievement of Jesse Ventura
He was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 2004.
Jesse Ventura Family Life
He fathered a son and a daughter named Tyrel and Jade, respectively.
Associations of Jesse Ventura
He was once defeated by the legendary Hulk Hogan.
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