Larry Whistler
Biography
Larry Whistler, also known as Larry Zbyszko, is an American male actor born on December 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is credited with sixty-two known acting credits on The Movie Database. In his professional wrestling career, which began in 1972 under the tutelage of his mentor Bruno Sammartino, he was a two-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation, where he captured titles including the tag team championship with Tony Garea. In 1980, following a confrontation with Sammartino, he became a notable wrestling villain and part of an intense rivalry.
Career overview
Larry Whistler, also known as Larry Zbyszko, is a retired American professional wrestler born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 5, 1951. He began his professional wrestling career in 1972 after training under the tutelage of his mentor, Bruno Sammartino. Early in his career, Whistler established himself in the World Wide Wrestling Federation, where he captured several titles, including the tag team championship alongside Tony Garea.
Whistler is best known for a legendary 1980s feud with Bruno Sammartino that began following a confrontation between the two in 1980. This rivalry transformed him into one of the most hated villains in wrestling history and sparked one of the most intense rivalries of all time. Over the course of his career, Whistler achieved two-time world champion status, winning the AWA World Heavyweight Championship twice.
Throughout his active career in the entertainment and sports sphere, Whistler accumulated sixty-two known acting credits listed on his profile. His biographical background establishes him as a notable figure of professional wrestling during the 1970s and 1980s, remembered for his championship titles and high-profile historical feuds within the industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
66 titles- The Unbreakable Bunch (2023) as Legend
- WWE Hall of Fame 2015 (2015) as Larry Zbyszko
- WWE Rivalries (2014) as Self
- The Sheik (2014) as Self
- WWE: The Best of Sting (2014) as Larry Zbyszko
- Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1 (2014) as Larry Zbyszko
- Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko (2012) as Himself
- Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon (2010) as Larry Zbyzsko
- Legends Never Die (2006) as Larry Zbyszko
- TNA Sacrifice 2006 (2006) as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
- TNA Bound for Glory 2006 (2006) as Larry Zbyszko
- TNA Victory Road 2006 (2006) as Larry Zbyszko
- TNA Against All Odds 2005 (2005) as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
- TNA Sacrifice 2005 (2005) as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
- TNA Slammiversary 2005 (2005) as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
- TNA Destination X 2005 (2005) as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Thunder (1998) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Souled Out 1998 (1998) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Starrcade 1997 (1997) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 (1997) as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
- WCW All Nighter 1995 (1995)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII (1994) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993) as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
- WCW SuperBrawl II (1992) as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW WrestleWar 1992 (1992) as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW/New Japan Supershow II (1992) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary (1992) as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII (1992) as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Starrcade 1991 (1991) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW WrestleWar 1991 (1991) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 (1991) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVII (1991) as Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 (1991) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA SuperClash IV (1990) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Battle Royale '89 (1989) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- AWA War in The Windy City (1989) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Larry Zbyszko
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- NWA Bunkhouse Stampede (1988) as Larry Zbyszko
- NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988) as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
- The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) as Larry Zbyszko
- NWA Starrcade 1987 (1987) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA SuperClash II (1987) as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
- AWA WrestleRock 1986 (1986) as Larry Zbyszko
- Tag Team Champions (1986) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Battle by the Bay (1986) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA The Brawl in St. Paul (1986) as Larry Zbyszko
- NWA World Championship Wrestling (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- Most Unusual Matches (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- Best of the WWF Volume 1 (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Super Clash (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Wrestling For a Cure (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- PWUSA Star Wars (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA StarCage (1985) as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Arena Shows (1981) as Larry Zbyszko
- WWF Championship Wrestling (1980) as Larry Zbyszko
- WWE Showdown at Shea '80 (1980) as Larry Zbyszko
- WWF All-Star Wrestling (1975) as Larry Zbyszko
- WWE Old School (1973) as Larry Zbyszko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Whistler best known for?
Larry Whistler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Fuzz (2007), The Living Daylights (1987), Suicide Squad Isekai (2024), Clash of the Champions (1988).
When and where was Larry Whistler born?
Larry Whistler was born on December 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
How many credits does Larry Whistler have?
Larry Whistler has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2023.
What is Larry Whistler's background in cinema and television?
Larry Whistler, also known as Larry Zbyszko, is an American male actor born on December 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is credited with sixty-two known acting credits on The Movie Database. In his professional wrestling career, which began in 1972 under the tutelage of his mentor Bruno Sammartino, he ...