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
Cast Credits
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
Character: Bob Backlund
TV • 2021
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2021
Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2019
WWE Battleground 2016
Character: Bob Backlund (Manager)
MOVIE • 2016
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2013
WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
JCW Legends and Icons
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2010
WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund
Character:
MOVIE • 2010
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2008
TNA Victory Road 2007
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2007
TNA Slammiversary 2007
Character: Bob Backlund
MOVIE • 2007
TNA Lockdown 2007
Character: Bob Backlund (Ringside)
MOVIE • 2007
In the Land of Merry Misfits
Character: Friar Chuck
MOVIE • 2007
TNA Destination X 2007
Character: Mr. Bob Backlund (Ringside)
MOVIE • 2007
TNA Against All Odds 2007
Character: Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)
MOVIE • 2007
TNA Final Resolution 2007
Character: Mr. Bob Backlund (Judge)
MOVIE • 2007
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Character:
MOVIE • 2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Character:
MOVIE • 2006
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2002