Famous Cartoon Characters That Are Actually Based On Real People

Shrek Was Real

cartoon characters based on real people
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It’s hard to believe these are cartoon characters based on real people, but “Shrek,” the ogre, was based off of a French wrestler from the 40s. His name was Maurice Tillet, and he suffered from acromegaly, which made his bones thicken.

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