Hulk Hogan movies, shows, awards: WWE legend fought Sylvester Stallone in Hollywood's one of top grossers, TV show inspires wrestler's iconic name

Hulk Hogan, the WWE legend is no more. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, became a 1980s and 90s icon not just in wrestling, but also in film. His roles were typically tough-guy or comedic characters. While he has done several Hollywood and TV shows, his menacing role in the third installment in the hugely popular and cult classic Rocky franchise will always remain special for the wrestling legend's fans. Hulk Hogan played the role of Thunderlips and featured against Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa.

Hulk Hogan featured in numerous video games and wrestling merchandise. He was also part of action figures, comics, and even animated appearances (Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n' Wrestling, 1985–86). Hogan is known globally for his catchphrases: "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" It was Hogan whose flamboyance and star power helped transform professional wrestling from a low-budget regional attraction into a multibillion dollar industry.

Hogan was the face of pro wrestling for decades, with his blond hair and horseshoe mustache, colorful bandannas and massive biceps, which he referred to as "24-inch pythons." He adopted the name "Hulk" because of comparisons to the muscular comic book character on the CBS television program "The Incredible Hulk." In 1979, he made it to the World Wrestling Federation (now the WWE) and took on the alliterative last name Hogan.


Hulk Hogan Films

Year	Title	Role
1982	Rocky III	Thunderlips
1989	No Holds Barred	Rip (lead role)
1991	Suburban Commando	Shep Ramsey
1993	Mr. Nanny	Sean Armstrong
1996	Santa with Muscles	Blake / Santa
1998	The Ultimate Weapon	Ben Cutter
2001	Spy Hard (cameo)	Himself

Hulk Hogan Shows

Year	Show	Role
2005–2007	Hogan Knows Best (VH1)	Himself (reality TV)
2008	American Gladiators (NBC)	Co-host
2010	Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling	Host

Hulk Hogan Special Appearances

Year	Show	Role
1994	Thunder in Paradise (TV series & film)	Randolph J. “Hurricane” Spencer
1990s	Walker, Texas Ranger, Suddenly Susan	Guest roles

Hulk Hogan Wrestling Honors

Awarding Body	Honor or Title
WWE Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2005 (and again in 2020 as part of nWo)
WWF/WWE Championships	6× WWF World Heavyweight Champion
WCW Championships	6× WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Royal Rumble Winner	2× (1990, 1991)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated	Wrestler of the Year (1987, 1991, 1994)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter	Match of the Year (1984, vs. Iron Sheik), Most Charismatic (1980s–90s)

Hulk Hogan Awards

Organization	Recognition
Kids’ Choice Awards	Favorite Male Athlete (1988)
MTV Movie & TV Awards	Nominated for "Best Fight" (unofficial category, cameo style)
VH1	Hogan Knows Best became a top-rated reality show

FAQs

Q1. When did Hulk Hogan born?
A1. Hulk Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea, on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia. His father, Peter, was a construction foreman; his mother, Ruth (Moody) Bollea, was a dance teacher.

Q2. What are Hulk Hogan's schooling?
A2. Hulk Hogan attended the University of South Florida but dropped out, choosing the wrestling mat over the classroom.