Bob Backlund

Bob Backlund

Born: August 14, 1949 (76 years)
Princeton, Minnesota, USA

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.

Movies as Actor (55)
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson

My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson

as Bob Backlund

Jan 24, 2021

Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals

Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals

as Bob Backlund (archive footage)

Jun 11, 2019

Headstrong

Headstrong

as Self

Feb 19, 2019

WWE Battleground 2016

WWE Battleground 2016

as Bob Backlund (Manager)

Jul 24, 2016

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden

as Bob Backlund

Aug 13, 2013

WWE Hall Of Fame 2013

WWE Hall Of Fame 2013

as Self

Apr 9, 2013

JCW Legends and Icons

JCW Legends and Icons

Dec 8, 2011

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

as Bob Backlund

Dec 7, 2010

WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund

WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund

Aug 24, 2010

Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik

Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik

as Bob Backlund

Oct 8, 2008

TNA Victory Road 2007

TNA Victory Road 2007

as Bob Backlund

Jul 15, 2007

TNA Slammiversary 2007

TNA Slammiversary 2007

as Bob Backlund

Jun 17, 2007

TNA Lockdown 2007

TNA Lockdown 2007

as Bob Backlund (Ringside)

Apr 15, 2007

In the Land of Merry Misfits

In the Land of Merry Misfits

as Friar Chuck

Apr 1, 2007

TNA Destination X 2007

TNA Destination X 2007

as Mr. Bob Backlund (Ringside)

Mar 11, 2007

TNA Against All Odds 2007

TNA Against All Odds 2007

as Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)

Feb 11, 2007

TNA Final Resolution 2007

TNA Final Resolution 2007

as Mr. Bob Backlund (Judge)

Jan 14, 2007

WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship

Sep 5, 2006

WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

Jun 20, 2006

The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s

The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s

as Bob Backlund (Archive Footage)

Jun 14, 2005

Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules

Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules

as Himself

Aug 20, 2002

WWE Royal Rumble 2000

WWE Royal Rumble 2000

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Jan 23, 2000

Battlarts Battle Fiction

Battlarts Battle Fiction

as Bob Backlund

Nov 23, 1998

WWE WrestleMania 13

WWE WrestleMania 13

as Mr. Bob Backlund (Manager)

Mar 23, 1997

WWE Royal Rumble 1996

WWE Royal Rumble 1996

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Jan 21, 1996

WWE Mega Matches '95

WWE Mega Matches '95

Dec 1, 1995

WWE In Your House 3: Triple Header

WWE In Your House 3: Triple Header

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Sep 24, 1995

Big Daddy Cool Diesel

Big Daddy Cool Diesel

as Bob Backlund

Aug 14, 1995

WWE Brawl in the Family

WWE Brawl in the Family

as Mr. Bob Backlund

May 23, 1995

WWE WrestleMania XI

WWE WrestleMania XI

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Apr 2, 1995

WWE March to WrestleMania XI

WWE March to WrestleMania XI

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Mar 26, 1995

Shawn Michaels: Hits from the Heartbreak Kid

Shawn Michaels: Hits from the Heartbreak Kid

as Bob Backlund

Feb 13, 1995

WWE Royal Rumble 1995

WWE Royal Rumble 1995

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Jan 22, 1995

WWE Survivor Series 1994

WWE Survivor Series 1994

as Mr. Bob Backlund

Nov 23, 1994

WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1994

WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1994

as Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)

Nov 20, 1994

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994

as Self

Jun 9, 1994

WWE Royal Rumble 1994

WWE Royal Rumble 1994

as Bob Backlund

Jan 22, 1994

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993

as Bob Backlund

Aug 22, 1993

WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers

WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers

as Bob Backlund

Jun 24, 1993

WWE U.K. Rampage 1993

WWE U.K. Rampage 1993

as Bob Backlund

Apr 11, 1993

WWE UK Rampage '93

WWE UK Rampage '93

as Bob Backlund

Apr 11, 1993

WWE WrestleMania IX

WWE WrestleMania IX

as Bob Backlund

Apr 4, 1993

WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches

WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches

as Bob Backlund

Mar 1, 1993

WWE Royal Rumble 1993

WWE Royal Rumble 1993

as Bob Backlund

Jan 24, 1993

UWF Beach Brawl

UWF Beach Brawl

as Bob Backlund

Jul 9, 1991

Inside the Steel Cage

Inside the Steel Cage

as Bob Backlund

Dec 11, 1986

AWA Wrestling For a Cure

AWA Wrestling For a Cure

as Himself

Aug 16, 1985

AWA StarCage

AWA StarCage

as Bob Backlund

Apr 21, 1985

PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands

PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands

as Bob Backlund

Apr 19, 1985

PWUSA Star Wars

PWUSA Star Wars

as Bob Backlund

Feb 24, 1985

WWE The Brawl to End it All

WWE The Brawl to End it All

as Self

Jul 23, 1984

WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983

WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983

as Bob Backlund

Oct 17, 1983

WWE Showdown at Shea '80

WWE Showdown at Shea '80

as Bob Backlund

Aug 9, 1980

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

as Himself

Aug 3, 1980

RFVideo Face Off Vol. 7: Old School 101

RFVideo Face Off Vol. 7: Old School 101

as Himself