Dick Afflis

Dick Afflis

Known for

Acting

Born

June 27, 1929

Birthplace

Delphi, Indiana, United States

Died

November 10, 1991 (aged 62)

Biography

William Fritz Afflis (June 27, 1929 – November 10, 1991) was an American professional wrestler and football player, better known by his ring name, Dick the Bruiser. He is a one-time world champion in professional wrestling, having held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Best known work

The Wrestler
The Wrestler
1974
I Like To Hurt People
I Like To Hurt People
1985
WCW Starrcade 1990
WCW Starrcade 1990
1990
AWA Super Clash
AWA Super Clash
1985
The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story
The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story
2006
The Escapist
The Escapist
1983
NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show
NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show
1982
USWA Championship Wrestling
USWA Championship Wrestling
1977

Filmography

  1. 2006

    The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story

    as Self

  2. 1990

    WCW Starrcade 1990

    as Referee

  3. 1985

    AWA Super Clash

    as Dick The Bruiser

  4. 1985

    I Like To Hurt People

    as Self - Dick The Bruiser

  5. 1983

    The Escapist

  6. 1982

    NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

    as Dick The Bruiser

  7. 1977

    USWA Championship WrestlingTV

    as Dick the Bruiser (1 episode)

  8. 1974

    The Wrestler

    as The Bruiser

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