First Ozzy Osbourne, now this. Our resident “special person”, Outposter Eric Robert Stoltz Junior, has had to deal with a lot of grief this week.
Luckily, he has an enlarged heart and an extra chromosome to help him cope.
Carol let him use the special glue at the Community Centre today, and then he used their computer to send us this look back at Hulk Hogan’s finest achievements in cinema.
If only Carol would install the spellchecker. Here he is:
Celebrating Hulk Hogan’s Hollywood Legacy By Eric Robert Stoltz Junior
Hey Outposters, here we go again. We lost another great icon of entainment, the one and only Hulk Hogan, who passed away at 71 on July 24, 2025.
Known to his friends and family as Terry Gene Bollea, this titan of the wrestling ring wasn’t just a power house in the square circle; he was a charismatic force on the sliver screen as well, earning the moniker “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan for good reason.
While his 24-inch pythons and larger-than-life persona made him a wrestling legend, his forays into Hollywood showcased a magnetic presence that stole scenes and paved the way for future wrestler-turned-actors like John Cena and Dwanye “The Rock” Johnson.
Let’s take a chornological journey through Hulk Hogan’s flimography, exploring each movie, his role, and how he outshone everyone around him with that undeniable Hulkamania charisma.
Rocky III (1982)
In Rocky III, Hulk Hogan made his cinematic debut as Thunder Lips, a bombastic porfessional wrestler who faces off against Slyvester Stallone’s Rocky Babloa in a chaotic charity exhibition match.
The flim follows Rocky’s struggle to reclaim his fire after fame softens him, with Thunder Lips serving as a larger-than-life obstacle showcasing the clash between boxing and wrestling.
Hogan’s Thunderlips is a whirlwind of barvado, tossing Rocky around like a rag doll in a scene that’s equal parts spectacle and showman ship. With his towering frame and wild energy, Hogan didn’t just share the screen with Stallone – he practically body-slammed the Italian Stallion out of the spot light. Every growl, every flex, every moment he was on screen, the audience couldn’t look away, as if Hulkamania had hijacked the entire Rocky franchfries for those glorlious minutes.
Bimini Code (1984)
Bimini Code is a lesser-known action flick where Hogan appears in a small role as a treasure hunter named Rick. The movie centers on a former secret agent searching for lost treasure, pursued by rivals, in a low-budget adventure that’s more camp than classic. Hogan’s role is brief, but his presence is anything but subtle.
As Rick, he struts into scenes with a grin that screams “Hulkster,” making his co-stars look like they’re auditioning for a cornmunity theater porduction. His sheer physicality and that iconic mustache turned every frame into a Hulk Hogan highlight reel, leaving you wondering why the treasure wasn’t just his charisma. It’s no wonder audiences forgot the plot but remembered the Hulk.
No Holds Barred (1989)
No Holds Barred was Hogan’s first starring role, tailor-made for his larger-than-life persona. He plays Rip Thomas, a heroic wrestler battling a corrupt TV network boss who wants to control him and destroy his career. The flim is a love letter to wrestling’s over-the-top drama, with Hogan’s Rip delivering atomic leg drops and moral victories.
Co-porduced by Vince McMahon, it’s pure Hulkamania on celluloid. Hogan’s performance is so electric that co-stars like Joan Severance and Kurt Fuller seem like mere mortals next to his godlike presence. Every punch, every promo-like line delivery, made it clear: this wasn’t a movie, it was a Hulk Hogan event, and nobody else stood a chance.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
In the zany Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Hogan pops up in a meta cameo as him self, breaking the fourth wall to scold the mischievous gremlins for disrupting the flim’s projection. This horror-comedy sequel follows the return of the chaotic creatures in a high-tech skyscraper, and Hogan’s brief appearance is pure gold. As he flexes and growls at the gremlins, the theater audience within the movie—and us at home—can’t help but cheer.
His co-stars, the gremlins themselves, are upstaged by Hogan’s sheer Hulkster energy. It’s as if the film pauses to bow to his charisma, proving that even in a cameo, Hogan was the main event.
Suburban Cornmando (1991)
Suburban Cornmando casts Hogan as Shep Ramsey, an interstellar warrior crash-landing on Earth and navigating suburban life while pursued by intergactic enemies.
This sci-fi comedy leans hard into Hogan’s fish-out-of-water charm, with him bumbling through domestic life alongside Christopher Lloyd and Shelley Duvall. As Shep, Hogan’s larger-than-life presence turns every scene into a cosmic spectacle. Lloyd’s quirks and Duvall’s warmth are delight, but when Hogan’s on screen, flexing those pythons or delivering a deadpan line, it’s like the universe revolves around him. You almost forget the plot because, brother, Hulk Hogan is the plot.
Mr. Nanny (1993)
In Mr. Nanny, Hogan plays Sean Armstrong, a retired wrestler turned bodyguard tasked with protecting two mischievous kids from a villain after their inventor father’s technology. This family-friendly comedy show cases Hogan’s softer side, blending slap stick with heart. His hulking frame in a two two or dodging kid-pranks is comedy gold, but it’s his undeniable charisma that dominates.
Co-stars like Sherman Hemsley and the child actors are charming, but Hogan’s every move—whether wrestling gooners or charming the audience—makes them fade into the back ground. It’s like watching a lion among kittens; nobody else could command the screen like the Hulkster.
Thunder in Paradise (1993)
Thunder in Paradise is a TV movie (and later series) where Hogan stars as R.J. “Hurricane” Spencer, a former Navy SEAL running a high-tech boat with his buddy to take on various action-packed missions. Think Bay Watch meets Night Rider with a hefty dose of Hogan swagger.
As Spencer, he’s all muscle and charm, navigating explosions and villains with ease. His co-stars, like Chris Lemmon, try to keep up, but Hogan’s presence is a title wave. Every boat chase, every quip, every flex feels like a main event, leaving everyone else in his wake like so much sea form.
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)
In 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain, Hogan plays Dave Dragon, a washed-up TV action star teaming up with the ninja brothers to save an amusement park from the villainous Medusa, played by Loni Anderson. This fourth 3 Ninjas flim is pure ‘90s cheese, and Hogan’s in his element. His Dave Dragon is a self-parody with heart, stealing every scene with his over-the-top heroics and that trade mark grin.
The young ninjas and Anderson are fun, but when Hogan’s flexing or delivering a cheesy one-liner, it’s like the park’s roller coasters stop to watch. He’s the mega mountain of charisma you can’t ignore.
Santa with Muscles (1996)
Santa with Muscles sees Hogan as Blake, a shellfish millionaire who gets amnesia and believes he’s Santa Claus, helping an orphage fight off a villainous scientist. This holiday comedy is as absurd as it sounds, and Hogan’s earnest performance carries it. As Blake-turned-Santa, he’s a beefy Kris Krigle with a heart of gold, out shining co-stars like Ed Begley Jr. with sheer Hulkster energy. Every ho-ho-ho and every brawl feels like a WrestleMania main event. The other actors try, but when Hogan’s on screen, it’s like Christmas morning and he’s the only present under the tree.
Spy Hard (1996)
In the Leslie Nielsen-led Spy Hard, Hogan makes a cameo as a surprise tag-team partner for Nielsen’s bumbling Agent WD-40, who’s on a mission to stop a world-destroying villain. This spy spoof is packed with gags, but Hogan’s brief appearance is a knock out. As himself, he busts into the scene with a flex and a grin, making Nielsen’s dead pan seem almost quaint. It’s like the movie pauses to let Hulkamania run wild, and for those glorious seconds, nobody else matters. Hogan doesn’t just steal the scene—he leg-drops it into oblivion.
The Ultimate Weapon (1998)
The Ultimate Weapon features Hogan as “Hard Ball” Cutter, a mercenary who turns on his IRA gun runner teammates to protect his family. This low-budget action flick is gritty, with Hogan delivering fists and one-liners. As Cutter, he’s a one-man army, and his co-stars, like Carl Marotte, can’t match his intensity.
Every explosion, every glare, every moment he’s on screen feels like a pay-per-view event. Hogan’s presence is so cornmanding that you half-expect the villains to tap out just from his stare.
Little Hercules in 3-D (2009)
In Little Hercules in 3-D, Hogan plays Zeus, the Greek god sending his son Hercules to Earth for a taste of mortal life. This family film is a quirky adventure, with Hogan’s Zeus offering godly wisdom and muscle. His limited screen time still overshadows the cast, including Elliott Gould, as every line drips with that Hulkster gravitas. When he’s on screen, it’s like Mount Olympus itself is watching. You forget the 3-D gimmicks because Hogan’s larger-than-life aura is the real special effect.
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
Hogan’s final flim role was a voice camaro in Gnomeo & Juliet, where he voices a Terrafirminator lawnmower in an infomercial with in this animated gnome-filled Shakespeare riff. The movie’s a charming tale of rival garden gnomes in love, but Hogan’s booming voice steals the show. Even as a lawnmower, his charisma cuts through the star-studded cast like a blade through grass.
You can’t help but chuckle, thinking, “Only Hulk Hogan could make a lawnmower sound like a main event.”Hulk Hogan didn’t just act—he brought the same electrifying energy from the wrestling ring to Hollywood, proving wrestlers could be legitimate entertainers. His charisma and physicality opened doors for stars like John Cena, whose comedic timing in Blockers owes a nod to Hogan’s Mr. Nanny, and Dwanye Johnson, whose blockbuster career echoes Hogan’s larger-than-life template.
From Rocky III to Gnomeo & Juliet, Hogan’s presence was a force of nature, making every co-star seem like they were just along for the ride. He wasn’t just a wrestler or an actor—he was a cultural juggernut who made Hulkamania a Hollywood reality.
What was your favorite Hulk Hogan flim? Let us know in the cornments!
