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[h3]Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan began bodybuilding at the age of 14. After studying business administration and music, Terry worked as a part time bouncer, and full-time bank clerk.[/h3]
According to pro-wrestling legend, Hogan met wrestler Jack Brisco while working as a bouncer. Brisco immediately saw his potential, and arranged for him to be trained by the famous Hiro Matsuda.
Hulk Hogan debuted as an amateur in 1978, and six years later he won his first WWF title. He defeated Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden to capture the crown. Months earlier he had won his first major title in Japan. He developed a hero image, particularly popular with children.
He was highly influential in making wrestling appeal to a mainstream audience. His fight against Roddy Piper in 1985 became a prelude to the extremely popular 'Wrestlemania' TV series.
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Hulk Hogan was the star of the early 'Wrestlemania'. In its second year he routed King Kong Bundy, in a match fought in a cage. A year later he beat top wrestler Andre the Giant.
However, he was defeated in 1990 by the Ultimate Warrior, and decided to concentrate on things other than wrestling.
For the next five years he threw himself into making movies such as 'Gremlins II', and appearing on TV. He came to be known as ‘Hollywood’ Hogan. A cartoon series was also produced, in which he was the star.
Hulk Hogan returned to wrestling in 1994. In that same year he became the WCW World Heavyweight Champion. But two years later he went too far, seriously injuring wrestler Randy Savage. Even Hogan’s supporters were disgusted with his behaviour.
By 2000, however, he had regained his hero status, and shortly afterwards he announced his retirement.
Hulk Hogan has won seven World Titles. Despite his macho image, he has also worked hard for charity. In 2005. he was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame.
He married his wife, Linda, in 1984 and they have two children, Nick and Brooke.
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- As Hollywood Hogan, made his ring entrances to "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix.
- He admitted to steroid use in 1994.
- His family has more than 30 pets, including dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, iguanas, rabbits, fish, and a frog.
- His daughter, Brooke Hogan, released her debut solo album in August 2004.
- His father is Italian-American and his mother is of Italian, French, and Panamian descent.
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Little Hercules in 3-D (2006) - Zeus
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 (2005) (VG) (voice) - Hulk Hogan
Division Street (2001) TV Episode (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Boomer Knight
"WCW Monday Nitro" .... Hollywood Hogan / - (6 episodes, 1995-2000)
Muppets from Space (1999) (as Hollywood Hogan) - Man in Black
Shadow Warriors II: Hunt for the Death Merchant (1999) (TV) - Mike McBride
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) - Dave Dragon
WCW Souled Out (1998) (TV)
McCinsey's Island (1998) (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Joe McGrain
Assault on Devil's Island (1997) (TV) (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Mike McBride
The Ultimate Weapon (1997) - Cutter
Santa with Muscles (1996) - Blake
The Secret Agent Club (1996) - Ray Chase
Spy Hard (1996) - Steele's Other Tag Team Member
WCW Fall Brawl (1995) (TV)
Thunder in Paradise 3 (1995) (V) (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Randolph J. 'Hurricane' Spencer
Thunder in Paradise II (1994) (V) (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Randolph J. 'Hurricane' Spencer
Mr. Nanny (1993) (as Terry 'Hulk' Hogan) - Sean Armstrong
Thunder in Paradise (1993) (V) - R.J. "Hurricane" Spencer
Suburban Commando (1991) - Shep Ramsey
No Holds Barred (1989) - Rip
Goldie and the Bears (1984) (TV) - Mac McKenna
Bimini Code (1984)
Rocky III (1982) - Thunderlips
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