Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) is one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time, and his influence has been felt in many different mediums – including movies.
From wrestling to reality TV to the silver screen, the name “Hulk Hogan” conjures up images of strength and excitement for fans around the world.
His roles in several films have cemented his place in pop culture history, but how many Hulk Hogan movies are there and which ones were they?
Hulk Hogan: The definitive list of movies and TV shows
Here is Hulk Hogan’s full filmography and TV Show credits via The Movie DB:
| 2022 | Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair as Self |
| 2022 | Biography: Wrestlemania I as Self |
| 2022 | Biography: Rey Mysterio as Self |
| 2022 | Biography: Edge as Self |
| 2021 | Biography: WWE Legends (3 episodes) as Hulk Hogan |
| 2021 | My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson as Hulk Hogan |
| 2020 | You Cannot Kill David Arquette as Self |
| 2018 | Bruno as Himself |
| 2017 | OBJECTified (1 episode) as Self |
| 2017 | Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press |
| 2014 | The Sheik as Himself |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs (1 episode) as Hulk Hogan |
| 2012 | Zombie Hamlet as Himself / Mr. Macbeth (uncredited) |
| 2011 | The Real Rocky as Himsellf (Archive Footage) |
| 2011 | E:60 – The Wrestler: The Scott Hall Story |
| 2011 | TNA Bound For Glory 2011 |
| 2011 | Sadermania as Himself |
| 2011 | China, IL |
| 2011 | Gnomeo & Juliet as Terrafirminator V.O. (voice) |
| 2010 | Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff as Himself |
| 2009 | Joy Behar: Say Anything! (1 episode) |
| 2009 | The Great Debate (6 episodes) |
| 2009 | Little Hercules as Zeus |
| 2008 | Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling (8 episodes) |
| 2008 | Brooke Knows Best (20 episodes) |
| 2008 | American Gladiators (20 episodes) |
| 2007 | E:60 (1 episode) as Himself |
| 2007 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars as Abraham Lincoln (voice) |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (1 episode) |
| 2005 | It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (1 episode) as Himself |
| 2005 | Hogan Knows Best (42 episodes) |
| 2005 | Damage Control (20 episodes) |
| 2005 | American Dad! (1 episode) as Hulk Hogan (voice) |
| 2005 | Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler as Himself |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (4 episodes) |
| 2000 | The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling as Himself |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space as Man in Black |
| 1999 | Assault on Death Mountain as Mike McBride |
| 1998 | The Ultimate Weapon as Ben Cutter |
| 1998 | 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain as Dave Dragon |
| 1998 | McCinsey’s Island as Joe Mcgrai |
| 1998 | Jefftowne as Himself |
| 1997 | Assault on Devil’s Island as Mike McBride |
| 1996 | Santa with Muscles as Blake |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (1 episode) |
| 1996 | The Secret Agent Club as Ray Chase |
| 1996 | Spy Hard as Steele’s Other Tag Team Member |
| 1995 | MADtv (1 episode) as Self |
| 1995 | Thunder in Paradise 3 as R J “Hurricane” Spencer |
| 1994 | Thunder in Paradise 2 as Randolph J. ‘Hurricane’ Spencer |
| 1994 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1 episode) |
| 1994 | Thunder in Paradise (22 episodes) as Spencer |
| 1993 | Thunder in Paradise as R.J. “Hurricane” Spencer |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1 episode) as Self – Guest |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger (1 episode) as Boomer Knight |
| 1993 | Mr. Nanny as Sean Armstrong |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1 episode) |
| 1991 | Suburban Commando as Shep Ramsey |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch as Himself |
| 1990 | Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years as Himself |
| 1989 | Baywatch (1 episode) |
| 1985 | Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling (41 episodes) |
| 1983 | The A-Team (2 episodes) as Himself |
| 1982 | Rocky III as Thunderlips |
Early Career: Movies Pre-WWF
Hogan is an iconic figure in the professional wrestling world, having become a champion and a household name.
Throughout his career, he has appeared in several movies and TV shows, starting with his first on-screen appearance in Rocky III back in 1982. But before he became a World Wrestling Federation superstar, Hulk starred in several other projects that showcased his charisma and talent as an entertainer.
In the early 1980s, Hogan had roles in numerous films such as No Holds Barred (1989) and Suburban Commando (1991).
In 1990’s Gremlins 2, Hogan made a cameo as himself at WrestleMania IV. Other movie appearances include Mr. Nanny (1993), 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998), Santa With Muscles (1996) and Spy Hard (1996).
Post-Wrestling Acting Career
Hulk Hogan has been entertaining fans in the wrestling ring for decades, but what many may not know is that he has also had an impressive post-wrestling acting career. After stepping away from the ring, Hogan took on several film and television roles which showcased his unique charisma and star power. From his big screen debut in Rocky III to his starring role in the sitcom Thunder Alley, Hogan has proven himself to be an…erm…talented actor and legendary wrestler.
Hogan’s most recognisable performance is probably in the family comedy Mr. Nanny. He plays a bodyguard hired to protect two mischievous children who have driven away all their previous babysitters.
The film was released in 1993, after Hogan had retired from the WWF hoping that he could make a run as a mainstream action star…which didn’t quite pan out before he ended up back in wrestling in 1994 for WCW.
Still, Mr Nanny managed to reach 160 in the domestic box office charts (via Box Office Mojo), beating the Tom & Jerry Movie, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Ernest Rides Again.
Hulk Hogan in Hollywood Blockbusters?
In terms of genuine Hollywood Blockbusters that Hogan has actually appeared in, you can only really look at the films where he had cameos and bit parts.
There isn’t one film featuring the former WWF Champion as the leading star that matched anything that the likes of The Rock, John Cena or Batista have managed to achieve in this century.
What about the Chris Hemsworth/Hulk Hogan Movie?
So way back in 2019, the Thor actor was cast to play Hulk Hogan in an eagerly-awaited biopic, but as yet it has not materialised.
The Aussie star did mention it in the summer of 2022, but only to say he did not know when it would actually be happening.
UPDATE: Hogan himself has confirmed that the biopic has been put on hold right now.
