Terry Funk
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Summary
Terry Funk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hammond[2]. He was born on June 30, 1944[3]. He died in Phoenix[4]. He died on August 23, 2023[5]. He worked as a professional wrestler[6], actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and stunt performer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,688 views/month, #5,377 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hammond[2].
- Terry Funk died in Phoenix[4].
- Terry Funk was born on June 30, 1944[3].
- Terry Funk died on August 23, 2023[5].
- Terry Funk's father was Dory Funk[12].
- Terry Funk held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Terry Funk's native language[14].
- Terry Funk worked as a professional wrestler[6].
- Terry Funk's professions included actor[7].
- Terry Funk worked as a television actor[8].
- Terry Funk's professions included film actor[9].
- Terry Funk worked as a stunt performer[10].
- Among Terry Funk's employers was Total Nonstop Action Wrestling[15].
- Terry Funk was educated at West Texas A&M University[16].
- A notable student of Terry Funk was Jumbo Tsuruta[17].
- A notable student of Terry Funk was Genichiro Tenryu[18].
- A notable student of Terry Funk was Stan Hansen[19].
- A notable student of Terry Funk was Bob Backlund[20].
- Terry Funk received the WWE Hall of Fame[21].
- Terry Funk received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[22].
- Terry Funk is recorded as male[23].
- Terry Funk's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Terry Funk's Commons category is recorded as Terry Funk[25].
- Terry Funk's sport is recorded as professional wrestling[26].
- Terry Funk's family name is recorded as Funk[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Terry Funk's place of birth was Hammond[2]. He was born on June 30, 1944[3]. His father was Dory Funk[12]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Terry Funk's education included a stint at West Texas A&M University[16]. He studied under Dory Funk[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include professional wrestler[6], actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and stunt performer[10]. Terry Funk was employed by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling[15]. Notable students include Jumbo Tsuruta[17], a professional wrestler[29], 1951–2000[30], of Japan[31], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[32]; Genichiro Tenryu[18], a rikishi[33], b. 1950[34], of Japan[35], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[36]; Stan Hansen[19], a professional wrestler[37], b. 1949[38], of United States[39], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame[40]; and Bob Backlund[20], a professional wrestler[41], b. 1949[42], of United States[43], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame[44].
Recognition
Awards received include WWE Hall of Fame[21], a professional wrestling hall of fame[45], founded in 1993[46] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[22], a professional wrestling hall of fame[47], in United States[48], founded in 1996[49].
Death and Burial
Terry Funk died on August 23, 2023[5]. He passed away in Phoenix[4].
Why It Matters
Terry Funk ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,688 views/month, #5,377 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Terry Funk born?
Terry Funk was born in Hammond[2].
Where did Terry Funk die?
Terry Funk passed away in Phoenix[4].
Who were Terry Funk's parents?
Terry Funk's father was Dory Funk[12].
What did Terry Funk do for work?
Terry Funk worked as professional wrestler[6], actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and stunt performer[10].
Where did Terry Funk go to school?
Terry Funk was educated at West Texas A&M University[16].
What awards did Terry Funk receive?
Honors received include WWE Hall of Fame[21] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[22].