Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Height
185 cm (6'0")
Nationality
Weight
112 kg (247 lbs)
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Parents
Dory Funk
Sibling
Dory Funk Jr.
Education
West Texas A&M University
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,665 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1944 →
Career
Career spanning 27 years (1978-2005)
Jesse Ventura →DROPTHE GOOD_
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
67
Cultural Uplift
33
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (2)
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WWE Hall of Fame
WON
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Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Terrence "Terry" Funk was an American professional wrestler and actor known chiefly for the hardcore wrestling style he adopted in the latter part of his career that inspired many younger wrestlers, including Mick Foley. Funk has appeared in the NWA, AWA, WWF/E, WCW, ECW, USWA, ROH, and TNA.
Funk is a former two time world heavyweight champion, having held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once and the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship once. He also won ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice, the latter of which was also granted to him as an honorary lifetime title by ECW. He is the only man to have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, the WCW Hall of Fame, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, the NWA Hall of Fame, the Hardcore Hall of Fame, and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Funk was a primary subject of the documentary film Beyond the Mat. Funk is often noted for the longevity of his career, which has included multiple "retirement" matches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Terry Funk?
Terry Funk was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Terry Funk born?
Terry Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana, USA.
What movies or shows has Terry Funk been in?
Terry Funk has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Ringer (2005), Beyond the Mat (1999), ECW Hardcore TV (1993), Over the Top (1987), Wildside (1985).
What is Terry Funk known for?
Terry Funk is primarily known as an actor. Terrence "Terry" Funk was an American professional wrestler and actor known chiefly for the hardcore wrestling style he adopted in the latter part of his…
Where can I find more information about Terry Funk?
You can find more about Terry Funk on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
