Hulk Hogan
Undoubtedly the most recognized personality to emerge from World Wrestling Entertainment (formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation), Hulk Hogan maintained enormous popularity as a professional wrestler throughout a long career that saw its share of dizzying highs and humiliating lows. Though wrestling had always been defined by absolutes - the morality tale of good versus evil - the story behind the scenes was far more complex, as personal tragedies entangled in an intricate web of a billion-dollar business. But initially Hogan managed to transcend brushes with scandal early in his career, unlike numerous contemporaries, to become not only the most famous professional wrestler in the world, but also the very face of the sport itself. With his trademark red and yellow headband, Hogan rode the wave of Hulkamania - which saw his face and flexed biceps on everything from posters to lunch pails - into pop culture iconography that translated to a career outside the ring with movies like "Thunder in Paradise" (1995) and later his own reality series, "Hogan Knows Best" (VH1, 2005-07). But eventually even Hulkamania began to show cracks in its façade when Hogan was embroiled in a series of scandals that included infidelity, his son nearly killing a friend in a drunk driving accident and a leaked sex tape. Regardless of serious personal setbacks, Hogan managed to maintain a successful career while his place as wrestling's most recognizable and beloved personality was cemented into the cultural pantheon.
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Hulk Hogan
Filmography
Movies
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The Man You Don't Know | Self | - | 2024 |
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Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair | Self | - | 2022 |
92% |
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Andre the Giant | Self | - | 2018 |
91% |
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Nobody Speak: Hulk Hogan, Gawker and Trials of a Free Press | Unknown (Character) | - | 2017 |
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The Sheik | Self | - | 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Sadermania | Unknown (Character) | - | 2013 |
55% |
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Gnomeo & Juliet | Terrafirminator (Voice) | - | 2011 |
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Little Hercules | Zeus (Character) | - | 2009 |
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars | Abraham Lincoln (Voice) | - | 2007 |
63% |
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Muppets From Space | Man in Black (Character) | $16.3M | 1999 |
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McCinsey's Island | Joe McGrai (Character) | - | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Assault on Death Mountain |
Mike McBride (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 1999 |
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The Ultimate Weapon | Cutter (Character) | - | 1998 |
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Jefftowne | Unknown (Character) | - | 1998 |
0% |
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain | Dave Dragon (Character) | $308.1K | 1998 |
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Shadow Warriors 2: Hunt For The Death Merchant | Unknown (Character) | - | 1998 |
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Assault on Devil's Island |
Mike McBride (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 1997 |
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The Secret Agent Club | Ray Chase (Character) | - | 1996 |
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Santa With Muscles | Blake (Character) | $219.3K | 1996 |
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Thunder in Paradise | R.J. `'Hurricane'` Spencer (Character) | - | 1993 |
6% |
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Mr. Nanny | Sean Armstrong (Character) | $4.2M | 1993 |
15% |
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Suburban Commando |
Shep Ramsey (Character), Executive Producer |
$6.6M | 1991 |
10% |
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No Holds Barred |
Rip Thomas (Character), Executive Producer |
$16.1M | 1989 |
65% |
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Rocky III | Thunderlips (Character) | - | 1982 |
TV
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Biography: WWE Legends | Self | 2024 |
No Score Yet | 75% | The Goldbergs | Self (Guest Star) | 2019 |
No Score Yet | 84% | Robot Chicken | Unknown (Guest Voice) | 2006 2009 2016 |
No Score Yet | 12% | The View | Guest | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | WWE Tough Enough | Judge | 2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | China, IL | Unknown (Voice) | 2013 2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hotel Secrets With Richard E Grant | Self | 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Wendy Williams Show |
Guest, Host |
2010 2012 |
No Score Yet | 90% | American Dad! | Himself (Guest Voice) | 2012 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling |
Executive Producer, Self |
2011 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Comedy Central Roast | Unknown (Character) | 2010 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Late Night With Jimmy Fallon | Guest | 2009 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling | Judge | 2008 |
No Score Yet | 42% | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Guest | 2008 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Rachael Ray | Guest | 2008 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hogan Knows Best | Self | 2005-2007 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Walker, Texas Ranger | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2001 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Suddenly Susan | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Space Ghost: Coast to Coast | Guest | 1995 |
No Score Yet | 71% | The A-Team | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1985-1986 |
No Score Yet | 57% | Saturday Night Live | Host | 1985 |