"The Brute"
BRUTE BERNARD
Jacques Joseph Rosaire Bernard Prud'homme
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight
249 lbs (113 kg)
Born
June 6, 1921
Died
July 14, 1984
Age
63 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
Canadian
Billed From
Canada
WWE Debut
January 22, 1957
Career
69 years
Biography
Brute Bernard was a prominent figure in the early years of the World Wide Wrestling Federation, most notably capturing the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship in 1963. Known for his wild, erratic brawling style, he formed one of the era's most formidable duos alongside partner Skull Murphy. Beyond his success in the Northeast, he was a decorated champion across various National Wrestling Alliance territories and an international star in Australia. His career spanned several decades, leaving a legacy as one of professional wrestling's most authentic and feared "heels."