Virgil Runnels
Acting Born Oct 12, 1945 Died Jun 11, 2015 Austin, Texas, USA 288 credits
Biography
Virgil Runnels works in acting. Born October 12, 1945 in Austin, Texas, USA. Died June 11, 2015. Archytele tracks 288 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
WWE Rivals
Biography: WWE Legends
You Cannot Kill David ArquetteA Future WWE: The FCW Story
Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man
Nature BoyWWE Unreleased: 1986-1995
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed DemonTNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3Sting: Into the LightDusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream
Wrestlemania RewindWWE RivalriesWWE Tribute to the Troops 2014 · Executive ProducerWWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American BashWCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
WWE WrestleMania 29 KickoffLegends of Mid-South WrestlingWWE Battleground 2013WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious MatchesWCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches · Executive Consultant
The JBL and Cole ShowWWE: The Attitude EraThe Best of WCW Clash of the ChampionsROH: Ring of HardcoreWWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
WWE NXTWWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
The Rise & Fall of WCWMacho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate CollectionJeff Jarrett: King of the MountainWWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection
WWE The Great American Bash 2007WWE Royal Rumble 2007 · WriterWWE Hall of Fame 2007Life In The Fast LaneRic Flair & The Four Horsemen
WWE Survivor Series 2006WWE Royal Rumble 2006 · WriterWWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate AnthologyWWE Cyber Sunday 2006WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
WWE Hall of FameTNA Final Resolution 2005The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80sTNA Against All Odds 2005TNA Lockdown 2005
TNA iMPACT!TNA iMPACT!TNA iMPACT!TNA iMPACT! · ProducerTNA Victory Road 2004
Major League Wrestling: Underground TVROH: The Epic EncounterFIP Return Of The Dream3PW Legends Collide
MLW King of Kings
WCW Greed
ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000ECW Living Dangerously 2000ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000
ECW on TNNWCW Bash at the Beach 1999 · WriterWCW Spring Stampede 1999 · WriterWCW Souled Out 1999 · WriterWCW SuperBrawl IX · Writer
WCW ThunderWCW Bash at the Beach 1998 · WriterWCW Starrcade 1998 · WriterWCW Spring Stampede 1998 · WriterThe Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling
WCW Bash at the Beach 1997 · WriterWCW World War 3 1997 · WriterWCW Starrcade 1997 · WriterWCW Uncensored 1997 · WriterWCW Spring Stampede 1997 · Writer
WCW Fall Brawl 1996 · WriterWCW Halloween Havoc 1996 · WriterWCW Hog Wild 1996 · WriterWCW World War 3 1996 · WriterWCW Bash at the Beach 1996 · Writer
WCW Monday NitroWCW Monday NitroWCW: Ric Flair - 2 Decades of ExcellenceWCW Slamboree 1995 · WriterWCW Bash at the Beach 1995 · Writer
Burke's LawWCW Bash at the Beach 1994 · WriterWCW Clash of The Champions XXIX · WriterWCW Clash of The Champions XXVII · WriterWCW Fall Brawl 1994
Full Filmography
288 titles- Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal (2024) as Self
- American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes (2023) as Self (Archival Footage)
- WWE Rivals (2022) as Dusty Rhodes
- Biography: WWE Legends (2021)
- You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- A Future WWE: The FCW Story (2020) as Himself
- Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man (2018)
- Nature Boy (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995 (2017)
- Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016) as Dusty Rhodes (voice)
- TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2 (2016) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness (2016) as Dusty Rhodes (archive footage)
- ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3 (2015) as Dusty Rhodes
- Sting: Into the Light (2015) as Dusty Rhodes
- Dusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream (2015)
- Wrestlemania Rewind (2014) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Rivalries (2014) as Self
- WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014 (2014) Executive Producer
- WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash (2014) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1 (2014) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE WrestleMania 29 Kickoff (2013) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- Legends of Mid-South Wrestling (2013) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Battleground 2013 (2013) as Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)
- WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches (2013) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches (2013) Executive Consultant
- The JBL and Cole Show (2012) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: The Attitude Era (2012) as Dusty
- The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions (2012) as Dusty Rhodes
- ROH: Ring of Hardcore (2012) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection (2012) as Dusty Rhodes
- nWo: The Revolution (2012)
- WWE NXT (2010)
- WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time (2010) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- The Rise & Fall of WCW (2009) as Dusty Rhodes
- Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection (2009)
- Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain (2009) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event (2009) as Dusty Rhodes
- Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection (2008) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE The Great American Bash 2007 (2007) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Royal Rumble 2007 (2007) Writer
- WWE Hall of Fame 2007 (2007) as Dusty Rhodes
- Life In The Fast Lane (2007)
- Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen (2007) as Dusty Rhodes
- Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1 (2007) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Survivor Series 2006 (2006) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Royal Rumble 2006 (2006) Writer
- WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Cyber Sunday 2006 (2006) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story (2006) as Dusty Rhodes
- The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (2006) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Hall of Fame (2005) as Self
- TNA Final Resolution 2005 (2005) as Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)
- The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s (2005) as Self
- TNA Against All Odds 2005 (2005) as Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)
- TNA Lockdown 2005 (2005) as Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)
- TNA Destination X 2005 (2005) as Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)
- TNA Destination X 2005 (2005) Writer
- TNA Wrestling: Enigma - The Best of Jeff Hardy (2005) as Dusty Rhodes
- TNA iMPACT! (2004)
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) as Dusty Rhodes.
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) as Dusty Rhodes
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) Producer
- TNA Victory Road 2004 (2004) as Dusty Rhodes (Appearance)
- NEW Renegades Rampage (2004) as Dusty Rhodes
- TNA Turning Point 2004 (2004) as Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)
- HUSTLE-3 (2004) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE: The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection (2004) as Dusty Rhodes
- Major League Wrestling: Underground TV (2003)
- ROH: The Epic Encounter (2003) as Dusty Rhodes
- FIP Return Of The Dream (2003) as Dusty Rhodes
- 3PW Legends Collide (2003)
- MLW King of Kings (2002) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Greed (2001) as Dusty Rhodes
- ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 (2000) as Dusty Rhodes
- ECW Living Dangerously 2000 (2000) as Dusty Rhodes
- ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000 (2000) as Dusty Rhodes (Appearance)
- ECW on TNN (1999) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW Spring Stampede 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW Souled Out 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl IX (1999) Writer
- WCW Uncensored 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW Road Wild 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1999 (1999) Writer
- WCW Thunder (1998) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Spring Stampede 1998 (1998) Writer
- The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling (1998) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW SuperBrawl VIII (1998) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW SuperBrawl VIII (1998) Writer
- WCW Road Wild 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Souled Out 1998 (1998) as Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)
- WCW Souled Out 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Uncensored 1998 (1998) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Uncensored 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW World War 3 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1998 (1998) Writer
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW World War 3 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Uncensored 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Spring Stampede 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl VII (1997) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Road Wild 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV (1997) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV (1997) Writer
- nWo Souled Out 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1997 (1997) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Hog Wild 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW World War 3 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Uncensored 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII (1996) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl VI (1996) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1996 (1996) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII (1996) Writer
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW: Ric Flair - 2 Decades of Excellence (1995) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Slamboree 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXX (1995) Writer
- WCW All Nighter 1995 (1995)
- WCW All Nighter 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW World War 3 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Uncensored 1995 (1995) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI (1995) Writer
- Burke's Law (1994) as Archie 'Mad Dog' McCray
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1994 (1994) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX (1994) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII (1994) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1994 (1994) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Fall Brawl 1994 (1994) Writer
- WCW Spring Stampede 1994 (1994) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1994 (1994) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI (1994) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl IV (1994) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994) Writer
- WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII (1994) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII (1994) Writer
- Raw (1993) as Dusty Rhodes
- Raw (1993)
- Raw (1993) Writer
- ECW Hardcore TV (1993)
- WCW Starrcade 1993 (1993) Writer
- WCW Clash of the Champions XXV (1993) as Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)
- WCW Clash of the Champions XXV (1993) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1993 (1993) Writer
- WCW BattleBowl (1993) Writer
- WCW Beach Blast 1993 (1993) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl III (1993) Writer
- WCW Fall Brawl 1993 (1993) Writer
- WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993) Writer
- WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV (1993) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXII (1993) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII (1993) Writer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1992 (1992) Writer
- WCW WrestleWar 1992 (1992) Writer
- WCW SuperBrawl II (1992) Writer
- WCW Starrcade 1992 (1992) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXI (1992) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 (1992) Writer
- WCW/New Japan Supershow II (1992) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW Clash of The Champions XIX (1992) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII (1992) Writer
- WCW Beach Blast (1992) Writer
- Paradise Park (1992) as Deputy Johnny Morton
- WCW Starrcade 1991 (1991) Writer
- WWE Royal Rumble 1991 (1991) as Dusty Rhodes
- WCW SuperBrawl 1 (1991) as Dusty Rhodes (Commentator)
- WCW SuperBrawl 1 (1991) Writer
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 (1991) as Dusty Rhodes (Cornerman)
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 (1991) Writer
- WCW WrestleWar 1991 (1991) as Dusty Rhodes (Commentator)
- WCW WrestleWar 1991 (1991) Producer's Assistant
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 (1991) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite (1991) Writer
- WCW Clash of The Champions XVII (1991) Writer
- WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA (1991) Writer
- WWE Hottest Matches (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Survivor Series 1990 (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE WrestleMania VI (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Royal Rumble 1990 (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE SummerSlam 1990 (1990) as "The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90 (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- Battle of the WWE Superstars (1990) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE The Ultimate Challenge Special: The March to WrestleMania VI (1990) as "The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Survivor Series 1989 (1989) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE SummerSlam 1989 (1989) as Himself
- Fan Favorites (1989)
- WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89 (1989) as Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)
- PWF Homecoming (1989) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- PWF Homecoming (1989) Writer
- PWF Homecoming (1989) Director
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)
- Clash of the Champions (1988) Writer
- NWA The Great American Bash 1988: Greensboro (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash 1988: Greensboro (1988) Writer
- NWA Bunkhouse Stampede (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Bunkhouse Stampede (1988) Writer
- NWA Starrcade 1988 (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash 1988 (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash 1988 (1988) Writer
- NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988) Writer
- NWA Clash of the Champions (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Clash of the Champions (1988) Writer
- NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88 (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88 (1988) Writer
- NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings (1988) as Dusty Rhodes
- The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) as The Midnight Rider
- The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) Writer
- The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1987) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1987) Writer
- NWA Starrcade 1987 (1987) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Starrcade 1987 (1987) Writer
- NWA Wrestling The Danger Zone (1987)
- NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games (1987) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation (1987) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation (1987) Writer
- WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1986) Writer
- NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte (1986) Writer
- NWA Starrcade 1986 (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Starrcade 1986 (1986) Writer
- NWA Battle of The Belts II (1986) Writer
- NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro (1986) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro (1986) Writer
- NWA Superstars on The SuperStation (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Superstars on The SuperStation (1986) Writer
- NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land (1986) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land (1986) Writer
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985)
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) Writer
- NWA World Championship Wrestling (1985) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- NWA World Championship Wrestling (1985) as Midnight Rider
- NWA World Championship Wrestling (1985) Producer
- NWA Starrcade 1985 (1985) as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Starrcade 1985 (1985) Writer
- I Like To Hurt People (1985) as Self
- NWA The Great American Bash 1985 (1985) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Great American Bash 1985 (1985) Writer
- Mid-South WrestleFest '85 (1985) as Dusty Rhodes
- AWA/NWA Night of Champions II (1985) as Dusty Rhodes
- Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984 (1985) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Lords of The Ring (1984) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Lords of The Ring (1984) Writer
- NWA Night of Champions (1984) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Night of Champions (1984) Writer
- NWA Starrcade 1984 (1984) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Starrcade 1984 (1984) Writer
- NWA Starrcade 1984 (1984) Director
- NWA Boogie Jam (1984) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Boogie Jam (1984) Writer
- WCW Arena Shows (1983) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA Starrcade 1983 (1983) Writer
- Gold Raiders (1982)
- NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show (1982) as Dusty Rhodes
- Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1981) as Dusty Rhodes
- Mid-South Wrestling (1981) as Dusty Rhodes
- Mid-South Wrestling (1981) as 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa (1980) as Dusty Rhodes
- NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa (1980) Writer
- The Super Bowl of Wrestling (1978) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWF All-Star Wrestling (1975) as Dusty Rhodes
- The Wrestler (1974) as Dusty Rhodes
- WWE Old School (1973) as Dusty Rhodes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Virgil Runnels best known for?
Virgil Runnels is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026), WWE Rivals (2022), WWE NXT (2010), Hot Fuzz (2007).
When and where was Virgil Runnels born?
Virgil Runnels was born on October 12, 1945 in Austin, Texas, USA. They passed away on June 11, 2015.
How many credits does Virgil Runnels have?
Virgil Runnels has accumulated over 288 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2026.
What is Virgil Runnels's background in cinema and television?
Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr., better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker/writer, and trainer who most notably worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), and WWE. Rhodes is considered one of the gr...
Virgil Runnels by the numbers
288credits
250films
38TV series
1973–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- ECW on TNN (1999) as Dusty Rhodes — aged about 53
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) — aged about 49
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) as Dusty Rhodes — aged about 49
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) — aged about 39
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Dusty Rhodes — aged about 39
- Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 80
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