Gene Okerlund

Gene Okerlund

Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund was a semi-retired American professional wrestling interviewer and announcer. He was best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 by Hulk Hogan.

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Known For

Raw

Raw

1993 • as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund

WWF Wrestling Challenge

WWF Wrestling Challenge

1986 • as Gene Okerlund

The A-Team

The A-Team

1983 • as Mean Gene

WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown

1999 • as Himself

WCW Monday Nitro

WCW Monday Nitro

1995

The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness

The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness

2016 • as Himself

Filmography

2022

Biography: Wrestlemania I
Biography: Wrestlemania I
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/4/2022

2021

Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
as Gene Okerland (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/18/2021
Biography: Shawn Michaels
Biography: Shawn Michaels
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/16/2021
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
as Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 1/24/2021
Biography: Booker T
Biography: Booker T
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/9/2021
Biography: Ultimate Warrior
Biography: Ultimate Warrior
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/23/2021
Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/25/2021
Biography: WWE Legends
Biography: WWE Legends
as Gene Okerlund (archive footage)
TV - Released: 4/18/2021

2020

Sting: The Lost Tape
Sting: The Lost Tape
Movie - Released: 5/31/2020

2019

WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene
WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/14/2019

2018

Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/10/2018

2017

The Price of Fame
The Price of Fame
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/7/2017

2016

The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
as Himself
TV - Released: 2/21/2016
WWE: Story Time
WWE: Story Time
TV - Released: 11/20/2016

2015

The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/23/2015
WWE Table For 3
WWE Table For 3
as Gene Okerlund
TV - Released: 8/6/2015
WWE 24
WWE 24
as Himself
TV - Released: 1/30/2015
Swerved
Swerved
as Himself
TV - Released: 6/22/2015

2014

WWE Legends' House
WWE Legends' House
as Himself
TV - Released: 4/17/2014

2012

WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura
WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura
as Host
Movie - Released: 1/1/2012
WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race
WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race
as Host
Movie - Released: 1/1/2012
TV
The JBL and Cole Show
as Gene Okerlund
TV - Released: 12/7/2012

2011

The True Story of WrestleMania
The True Story of WrestleMania
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/13/2011

2009

WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Movie - Released: 2/10/2009

2008

Movie
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
as Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 10/8/2008

2006

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 10/17/2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/20/2006

2005

WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
as Gene "The Mean" Okerlund
Movie - Released: 2/1/2005
The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior
The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/27/2005

2004

TV
10 Things Every Guy Should Experience
as Self
TV - Released: 2/2/2004

2003

WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

2002

Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/20/2002
WWE Confidential
WWE Confidential
as Himself
TV - Released: 5/25/2002

2000

Ready to Rumble
Ready to Rumble
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/7/2000

1999

WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown
as Himself
TV - Released: 4/29/1999

1995

Timemaster
Timemaster
as Bob
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995
Movie
WCW All Nighter 1995
Movie - Released: 1/21/1995
WCW Monday Nitro
WCW Monday Nitro
TV - Released: 9/4/1995

1994

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
as Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 6/9/1994

1993

WWF: WrestleFest '93
WWF: WrestleFest '93
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Host)
Movie - Released: 3/20/1993
WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)
Movie - Released: 11/10/1993
Raw
Raw
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
TV - Released: 1/11/1993

1991

Hulk Hogan: A Real American Story
Hulk Hogan: A Real American Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/2/1991

1990

Repossessed
Repossessed
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/14/1990
WWE Survivor Series 1990
WWE Survivor Series 1990
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 11/22/1990

1989

No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred
as Commentator #2
Movie - Released: 6/2/1989

1988

WWE Royal Rumble
WWE Royal Rumble
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcasting)
Movie - Released: 1/24/1988

1987

The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver
The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 9/21/1987
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
WWF Hulkamania 2
WWF Hulkamania 2
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 5/1/1987

1986

WWE Villains of The Squared Circle
WWE Villains of The Squared Circle
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Host)
Movie - Released: 6/6/1986
Movie
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Movie - Released: 6/6/1986
Tag Team Champions
Tag Team Champions
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/1/1986
WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
as Gene Okerlund
TV - Released: 9/7/1986

1985

Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Best of the WWF Volume 1
as "Mean" Gene Okerland
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
as 'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Movie - Released: 9/15/1985
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
TV - Released: 9/14/1985

1983

AWA Christmas Night 1983
AWA Christmas Night 1983
as "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)
Movie - Released: 12/25/1983
The A-Team
The A-Team
as Mean Gene
TV - Released: 1/23/1983