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Born:
1949-08-14

Birthplace:
Princeton, Minnesota, USA

Credits:
63 Total Roles

Bob Backlund

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2021 WWE's Most Wanted Treasures TV Bob Backlund
2021 My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson MOVIE Bob Backlund
2019 Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals MOVIE Bob Backlund (archive footage)
2016 WWE Battleground 2016 MOVIE Bob Backlund (Manager)
2013 WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden MOVIE Bob Backlund
2013 WWE Hall Of Fame 2013 MOVIE Self
2011 JCW Legends and Icons MOVIE Self
2010 WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time MOVIE Bob Backlund
2010 WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund MOVIE Self
2008 Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik MOVIE Bob Backlund

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