Hulk Hogan
Known for
Hulk Hogan was an American professional wrestler and actor born in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, who died in 2025 after a career that made him wrestling's most globally recognized star. He played the imposing boxer Thunderlips in 'Rocky III' and appeared as himself in 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'. His decades of film and television cameos, largely built on his wrestling persona, extended his fame well beyond the ring. He remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of American professional wrestling and pop culture.
Hulk Hogan
97 Movies
14 Series
Hulk Hogan was an American professional wrestler and actor born in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, who died in 2025 after a career that made him wrestling's most globally recognized star. He played the imposing boxer Thunderlips in 'Rocky III' and appeared as himself in 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'. His decades of film and television cameos, largely built on his wrestling persona, extended his fame well beyond the ring. He remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of American professional wrestling and pop culture.
Movies
Plays Thunderlips
Rocky III
1982
Plays Terrafirminator V.O. (voice)
Gnomeo & Juliet
2011
Plays Hulk Hogan
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Plays Steele's Other Tag Team Member
Spy Hard
1996
Plays Sean Armstrong
Mr. Nanny
1993
Plays Dave Dragon
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
1998
Plays Man in Black
Muppets from Space
1999
Producer
Plays Shep Ramsey
Suburban Commando
1991
Plays Blake
Santa with Muscles
1996
Producer
Plays Rip
No Holds Barred
1989
Plays Ben "Hardball" Cutter
The Ultimate Weapon
1998
Plays Zeus
Little Hercules
2009
Plays Hulk Hogan
WCW Bash at the Beach 1994
1994
Plays Ray Chase
The Secret Agent Club
1996
Plays R J "Hurricane" Spencer
Thunder in Paradise 3
1995
Plays Hollywood Hogan
WCW Road Wild 1998
1998
Plays Hulk Hogan
The Wrestling Classic
1985
Plays Joe Mcgrai
McCinsey's Island
1998
Plays Hollywood Hogan
WCW Halloween Havoc 1998
1998
Producer
Plays R J "Hurricane" Spencer
Thunder in Paradise 2
1994
Plays Hollywood Hogan
WCW Bash at the Beach 1998
1998
Producer
Plays R J "Hurricane" Spencer
Thunder in Paradise
1993
Plays Hulk Hogan
WCW Bash at the Beach 1996
1996
Plays Hollywood Hogan
WCW Road Wild 1997
1997
Plays Hollywood Hogan
WCW Starrcade 1997
1997
Plays Hulk Hogan
WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
1995
Plays Hulk Hogan
TNA Against All Odds 2010
2010
TV Shows
Plays Hulk Hogan
WCW Monday Nitro
1995
Plays (voice)
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
1985
Plays The Dean (voice)
China, IL
2011
Plays R.J. "Hurricane" Spencer
Thunder in Paradise
1994
Plays Hulk Hogan
Raw
1993
Plays Hulk Hogan
Clash of the Champions
1988
Plays "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan
WCW Thunder
1998
Plays Hollywood Hogan
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Terry Boulder
USWA Championship Wrestling
1977
Plays Boomer Knight
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Hulk Hogan
The Goldbergs
2013
Plays Hulk Hogan (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Writer
Plays Hulk Hogan
TNA iMPACT!
2004
Plays Hulk Hogan / Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Hulk Hogan
AWA Arena Shows
1981
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle
Full Filmography
The Goldbergs
Hulk Hogan · 1 episode
2019
TV
TNA iMPACT!
Hulk Hogan · 1 episode
2013
TV
TNA No Surrender 2013
Hulk Hogan (Appearance)
2013
Film
American Dad!
Hulk Hogan (voice) · 1 episode
2011–2012
TV
TNA Lockdown 2012
Hulk Hogan (TNA G.M.)
2012
Film
TNA Against All Odds 2012
Hulk Hogan (Ringside)
2012
Film
TNA Bound for Glory 2011
Hulk Hogan
2011
Film
China, IL
The Dean (voice) · 30 episodes
2011–
TV
TNA Hardcore Justice 2011
Hulk Hogan
2011
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hulk Hogan still alive?
Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Hulk Hogan?
Hulk Hogan is best known for roles in Rocky III, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Gnomeo & Juliet.
How many movies has Hulk Hogan been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1980), Hulk Hogan has appeared in 94 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Hulk Hogan's first movie?
The career of Hulk Hogan began with WWE Showdown at Shea '80 (1980).
What is Hulk Hogan's most recent movie or series?
Hulk Hogan's most recent release is Hulk Hogan: Real American, which premiered on April 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Hulk Hogan appeared in?
On television, Hulk Hogan has appeared in American Dad!, The A-Team, Robot Chicken, Walker, Texas Ranger.
Hulk Hogan
1953-08-11 · Augusta, Georgia, USA
Terry Gene Bollea (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician best known for his time working for WWE. Hogan enjoyed mainstream popularity in the 1980s and 90s as the all-American character Hulk Hogan in WWE, and as Hollywood Hogan, the villainous leader of the New World Order, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2010 until 2013, where he was the on-screen General Manager. He is a 12-time world champion being a six-time WWE Champion, six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and a former WWE World Tag Team Champion with Edge. His six combined reigns make him the second longest-reigning WWE Champion of all time (after Bruno Sammartino) and the longest-reigning of the 1980s, having held the title for 1,474 days from 1984-1988. His six combined reigns in WCW make him the longest-reigning WCW World Heavyweight Champion of all time as well, with a 469-day reign from 1994-1995. Hogan won the Royal Rumble in 1990 and 1991, making him the first man to win two consecutive Royal Rumbles.