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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1949-08-14 (Age: 77)

Place of Birth

Princeton, Minnesota, USA

Bob Backlund

Biography

Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund is an American professional wrestler with an in-ring career that spanned over 30 years. Over that time, he was a two-time WWWF/WWF Champion. Backlund holds the record for the second longest reign as WWE Champion in history, ahead of Hulk Hogan's first reign and behind Bruno Sammartino's first. On January 21, 2013, he was announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Backlund was also an accomplished amateur wrestler, wrestling for the North Dakota State University Bison in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Backlund continues to work in the pro wrestling business in various capacities. In 2000, Backlund unsuccessfully ran for a Connecticut seat in Congress on a Republican ticket.

Filmography (53)

⭐ 9.0 Role: Bob Backlund

My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson

2021
⭐ 9.0 Role: Bob Backlund (archive footage)

Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals

2019
⭐ 5.8 Role: Bob Backlund (Manager)

WWE Battleground 2016

2016
⭐ 9.2 Role: Bob Backlund

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden

2013
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self

WWE Hall Of Fame 2013

2013
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⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

JCW Legends and Icons

2011
⭐ 8.3 Role: Bob Backlund

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

2010
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund

2010
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⭐ 0 Role: Bob Backlund

Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik

2008
⭐ 6.0 Role: Bob Backlund

TNA Victory Road 2007

2007
⭐ 6.0 Role: Bob Backlund

TNA Slammiversary 2007

2007
⭐ 5.0 Role: Bob Backlund (Ringside)

TNA Lockdown 2007

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Friar Chuck

In the Land of Merry Misfits

2007
⭐ 5.0 Role: Mr. Bob Backlund (Ringside)

TNA Destination X 2007

2007
⭐ 8.8 Role: Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)

TNA Against All Odds 2007

2007