In 1976 he served at the Montreal Olympics as a highly trained, heavily armed, military escort for International Olympic Delegates.
Achieved celebrity status in Canada while performing as 'The Scandinavian Giant' with a modern sideshow. Stunts included bending iron bars through his teeth, surviving an electric chair, and other strong-man/giant acts, from 1999 to 2002.
Sang a duet of the song "Let's call the whole thing off", with former
Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell, on an episode of the
Current.
Has an amazing memory for names.
Performed as a guitarist for the Wild Strawberries 'Climb' music video
1998.
Served up 'scary foods' as a celebrity cook on the Christine Cushing cooking
shown, broadcast on the Food Network in 2002.