Kevin Nash is a retired professional wrestler and actor, best known for his time in major wrestling promotions like WCW and WWE. He gained fame in the 1990s as a member of the influential wrestling faction known as the nWo (New World Order), where he played a key role in the rise of professional wrestling's popularity during the Monday Night Wars. Born on July 9, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Nash initially pursued a career in basketball before transitioning to wrestling. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall, he became known for his imposing size and charisma, winning multiple championships throughout his career, including the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.