Maybe Schreck was a real prototype

Despite the fact that the similarity of Shrek with a Franco-American wrestler Maurice Tillet just amazing, we did not find authoritative sources confirming that Tillet was the prototype of the popular animated character. However, according to many rumors, the specific appearance of this particular man who lived in the last century, inspired by the artists studio at creating an image of Shrek.





Maurice Tillet, a French national, was born in Russia, in the Urals. After the revolution of 1917 his family emigrated to the homeland. At 17, Maurice was diagnosed with acromegaly, a disease causes bones to grow abnormally person. In 37 years, he became a professional wrestler and three wins world title.





















via factroom.ru