18 Photos Remembering Hulk Hogan's Acting Career
Before Hulk Hogan ‘wrestled’ in rings and roiled crowds, he stepped into the spotlight on the big screen and TV. His acting career might surprise some fans who mostly remember the wrestling legend, but Hogan brought his larger-than-life personality to a variety of roles, from action-packed adventures to funny cameos and heartfelt dramas. Gen Xers who grew up watching Saturday morning shows and classic movies, revisiting these moments is a true trip down memory lane. So grab your popcorn and join us as we look back at some iconic photos celebrating Hulk Hogan’s unique journey from wrestler to actor.
Hulk Hogan in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!”
From ripping phone books to doing the impossible, Hogan proves his flex is stronger than facts.
From ripping phone books to doing the impossible, Hogan proves his flex is stronger than facts.
Hulk Hogan in “3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain”
He teams up with Karate Kids to fight theme park terrorists. Yes, that sentence is real.
He teams up with Karate Kids to fight theme park terrorists. Yes, that sentence is real.
Hulk Hogan in “The Ultimate Weapon”
Hogan mixes martial arts with muscles in an action flick with more grunts than dialogue.
Hogan mixes martial arts with muscles in an action flick with more grunts than dialogue.
Hulk Hogan in “Ready to Rumble”
In this cult comedy, Hogan makes a brief wrestling comeback that’s more slapstick than smackdown.
In this cult comedy, Hogan makes a brief wrestling comeback that’s more slapstick than smackdown.
Hulk Hogan in “The Secret Agent Club”
He’s a toy store owner by day and terrorist-fighting spy by night. Your move, James Bond.
He’s a toy store owner by day and terrorist-fighting spy by night. Your move, James Bond.
Hulk Hogan cameo in “The A-Team”
Hogan drops in, punches stuff, then vanishes, like your uncle at Thanksgiving after too much turkey.
Hogan drops in, punches stuff, then vanishes, like your uncle at Thanksgiving after too much turkey.
Hulk Hogan with Jesse Ventura in WWF segments
Two sweaty icons trading promos so loud your TV needed a towel afterward.
Two sweaty icons trading promos so loud your TV needed a towel afterward.
Hulk Hogan in animated “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling” series
Cartoon Hogan kicks butt and delivers motivational slogans like a protein shake with a mullet.
Cartoon Hogan kicks butt and delivers motivational slogans like a protein shake with a mullet.
Hulk Hogan as himself in “Thunder in Paradise”
Hogan plays himself but cooler, piloting a spy boat and delivering one-liners like he invented them.
Hogan plays himself but cooler, piloting a spy boat and delivering one-liners like he invented them.
Hulk Hogan in “Mr. Nanny”
Hogan becomes a gentle giant babysitter in this weirdly heartfelt mess of flying cakes and karate kids.
Hogan becomes a gentle giant babysitter in this weirdly heartfelt mess of flying cakes and karate kids.
Hulk Hogan in “Celebrity Championship Wrestling”
Watch Hogan teach B-list celebrities to wrestle badly while pretending it’s totally serious.
Watch Hogan teach B-list celebrities to wrestle badly while pretending it’s totally serious.
Hulk Hogan guest-starring on “Walker, Texas Ranger”
Hogan joins Walker’s crime-fighting squad with extra muscles and just as many roundhouse kicks.
Hogan joins Walker’s crime-fighting squad with extra muscles and just as many roundhouse kicks.
Hulk Hogan in “Suburban Commando”
An alien warrior crashes into everyday suburbia, and nobody calls the cops. Just another day in the ’90s.
An alien warrior crashes into everyday suburbia, and nobody calls the cops. Just another day in the ’90s.
Hulk Hogan in “Santa with Muscles”
Hogan plays a muscle-bound amnesiac who thinks he’s Santa. You’ve never seen Christmas this shredded.
Hogan plays a muscle-bound amnesiac who thinks he’s Santa. You’ve never seen Christmas this shredded.
Hulk Hogan with Mr. T in “Rocky III”
Two mustached legends share the screen in a moment so ’80s it might be wearing leg warmers.
Two mustached legends share the screen in a moment so ’80s it might be wearing leg warmers.
Hulk Hogan in “No Holds Barred”
Wrestler Hogan turns crime fighter in this ’80s brawler where the fists do all the talking.
Wrestler Hogan turns crime fighter in this ’80s brawler where the fists do all the talking.
Hulk Hogan in “Thunder in Paradise” (TV Series)
Surf’s up with Hogan as a beachy action hero who fights bad guys and looks awesome doing it.
Surf’s up with Hogan as a beachy action hero who fights bad guys and looks awesome doing it.
Hulk Hogan in “Rocky III” (Thunderlips)
Hogan’s Thunderlips body-slams Rocky in a wrestling match no one asked for, but we all needed.
Hogan’s Thunderlips body-slams Rocky in a wrestling match no one asked for, but we all needed.
