Terry Funk Biography
Terry Funk born Terrence Funk is an American retired professional wrestler, rapper, disc jockey and actor. He was born on 30 June 1944 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. He is famously known for his long pro-wrestling career, which spanned more than 50 years and included multiple short-lived retirements and the influential hardcore wrestling style he pioneered in the latter part of his career.
He is largely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
10 Quick Facts About Terry Funk
- Name: Terry Funk
- Age: 78 years
- Birthday: 30 June 1944
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Professional wrestler, rapper, disc jockey and actor.
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $1 million
Terry Funk Age
Terry Funk is 78 years old as of 2022, and was born on 30 June 1944 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 30 June every year and his birth sign is Cancer. He is well known for a very long long career, which spanned more than 50 years and a brutal style of wrestling.
Terry Funk Height and Weight
Terry stands at a height of 1.85m. He is quite tall if his photos are anything to go by. His weight is 112 kgs and other body measurements are currently unavailable and will be updated as soon as possible.
Terry Funk Family, Parents and Siblings
Terry is the son of American parents. His mother Dorothy Culver and father Dory Funk, a professional wrestler and promoter. He is 78 years old as of 2022, and was born on 30 June 1944 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. His family relocated to Amarillo, Texas, where Terry and his brother, known professionally as Dory Jr., grew up in the professional wrestling business. At the moment, we do not have the exact details of his siblings but we will update this section when the information is available.
Terry Funk Wife, Dating and Children
Terry married married his wife Vicky Ann. The two exchanged vows on August 14, 1965. They had two daughters together, Stacy and Brandee. Terry and Vicki owned a ranch in Canyon, Texas, which they later sold. Vicky died on March 29, 2019. At the moment, we do not have more details of his current love life and children but we will update this section when the information is available.
Terry Funk Net Worth and Salary
Terry has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income was his career as a Professional wrestler, rapper, disc jockey and actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.
Terry Funk Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Terry.
Terry Funk Wiki
- Full Names: Terrence Funk
- Popular As: Terry Funk
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor and occasional director
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Terry Funk Birthday
- Age: 78 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: 30 June 1944
- Place of Birth: Hammond, Indiana, United States.
- Birthday: 30 June
Terry Funk Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 1.85m
- Weight: 112 kgs
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: To be Updated
- Shoe Size: To be Updated
Terry Funk Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Dory Funk
- Mother: Dorothy Culver
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Dory Jr.
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Girlfriend: Vicky Ann
- Children: Stacy and Brandee
Terry Funk Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million
- Salary: To be Updated
- Source of Income: To be Updated
Terry Funk and Cars
Because of security reasons,his house location is undiscosed. However,this information will be uploaded once in our possesion. He is presumed to drive nice cars if his networth is anything to go by.
Terry Funk Championships and Movies
Championships
- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League (1977, 1979, 1982) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- Champion Carnival Distinguished Service Award (1980)[34]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Technical Award (1977) – with Dory Funk Jr.[35]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Teamplay Award (1980) – with Dory Funk Jr.[36]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Distinguished Service Medal Award (1984) – with Dory Funk Jr.[37]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1986) – with Dory Funk Jr.[38]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1987) – with Dory Funk Jr.[39]
- World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Excellent Team Award (1990) – Dory Funk Jr.[40]
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2005)
- Championship Wrestling from Florida
- NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- NWA Florida Television Championship (1 time)
- NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (2 times)
- NWA Florida Television Championship Tournament (1971)[41]
- NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship Tournament (1979)[41]
- Extreme Championship Wrestling
- ECW World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- ECW Television Championship (1 time)
- Hardcore Hall of Fame (Class of 2005)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2010[42]
- Georgia Championship Wrestling
- NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- NWA Georgia Television Championship (1 time)
- NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Tournament (1978) – with Dory Funk Jr.
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2021[43]
- Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling
- NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)[44]
- WCW Hardcore Championship (3 times)
- WCW Hall of Fame (Class of 1995)
- NWA United States Championship Tournament (1975)
- Juggalo Championship Wrestling
- JCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)[45]
- NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Big Time Wrestling
- NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (1 time)
- NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA International Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles version) (1 time) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling
- 3PW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[46]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Feud of the Year (1989) vs. Ric Flair
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1997)[47]
- PWI Stanley Weston Award (2021)[48]
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1976)
- PWI ranked him No. 22 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1991[49] and the “PWI Years” in 2003[50]
- PWI ranked him No. 9 of the top 100 tag teams of the “PWI Years” with Dory Funk, Jr. in 2003[50]
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
- Class of 2004
- Southwest Championship Wrestling
- SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- SCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- Squared Circle Wrestling
- 2CW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2010
- St. Louis Wrestling Club
- NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Stampede Wrestling
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 1995)[51][52]
- Tokyo Sports
- Lifetime Achievement Award (1983)[53]
- Match of the Year Award (1980) with Dory Funk, Jr. vs. Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta on December 11[53]
- Popularity Award (1979)[54]
- United States Wrestling Association
- USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Western States Sports
- NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (2 times)[55][56]
- NWA International Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Dory Funk, Jr.
- NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (12 times)
- NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Ricky Romero (2 times) and The Lawman (1 time)
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (3 times) – with Dory Funk Jr.[57]
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (2 times) – with Dory Funk, Jr.[58][59]
- World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
- WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Cactus Jack
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Best Brawler (1989)
- Best Heel (1989)
- Best on Interviews (1989)
- Hardest Worker (1989)
- Feud of the Year (1989) vs. Ric Flair
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
Films
- 1978 Paradise Alley Frankie the Thumper Also stunt coordinator
- 1987 Over the Top Ruker
- 1987 Timestalkers Bearded Cowboy
- 1989 Road House Morgan
- 1998 Mom, Can I Keep Her? Jungle Ed
- 1999 Active Stealth Morgan
- 1999 Beyond the Mat Himself Documentary
- 2004 Friday Night Lights Fan Uncredited
- 2005 The Ringer Frankie
- Television
- 1985 Wildside Prometheus Jones Recurring: 6 episodes
- 1991 Swamp Thing J.J. Dax Episode: “The Prometheus Parabola”
- 1991 Quantum Leap Carl Shilo Episode: Heart of a Champion – July 23, 1955
- 1992 Tequila and Bonetti Sgt. Nuzo Recurring: 11 episodes
- 1993 The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Defendant Episode: “Pilot”
- 1994 Thunder in Paradise Amarillo Doaks Episode: “Queen of Hearts”
- 1998 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Dirk Simmons Episode: “The Wrestler”
- 2021 Dark Side of the Ring Himself Episode: “Blood & Wire: Onita’s FMW”
Frequently Asked Questions About Terry Funk
Terry Funk is an American retired professional wrestler, rapper, disc jockey and actor famously known for his long pro-wrestling career, which spanned more than 50 years.