Brian Pillman - Actor Profile

Brian Pillman

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 22, 1962
Birth Place: Cincinatti, Ohio, USA

About Brian Pillman

Brian William Pillman was an American football player and professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in the 1990s. Pillman had a legacy as "The Loose Cannon", a wrestling gimmick that would see him do a series of worked-shoots that would gain him a degree of infamy for his unpredictable character. He was also known for being extremely agile in the ring, although a car accident in April 1996 from which he received extensive ankle injuries limited his in-ring ability.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brian Pillman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Brian Pillman's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 68% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brian Pillman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brian Pillman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Pillman's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brian Pillman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Superfan: The Story of Vladimir Self (Archival Footage) Flop Similar →
2015 Owen: Hart of Gold Brian Pillman Hit Similar →
2015 Sting: Into the Light Himself Hit Similar →
2014 WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1 Himself Flop Similar →
2014 WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 WWE: The Best Of In Your House Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Very Best of Monday Nitro: Volume 2 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions Himself Super Hit Similar →
2012 WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection Himself Flop Similar →
2011 The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2010 Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology - Super Hit Similar →
2008 WWE: The Legacy of Stone Cold Steve Austin Himself Super Hit Similar →
2007 WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary Himself Super Hit Similar →
2006 Brian Pillman - Loose Cannon Himself Flop Similar →
2004 The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro Himself Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Stone Cold Truth Himself Hit Similar →
1998 Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 WWE Ground Zero: In Your House "Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1997 WWE SummerSlam 1997 "Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1997 WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede "Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1997 WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell Brian Pillman (Ringside) Flop Similar →
1996 WWE King of the Ring 1996 Brian Pillman (Interview) Super Hit Similar →
1996 ECW Fight the Power - Flop Similar →
1996 WCW SuperBrawl VI "Ticking Time Bomb" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1996 WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII "Ticking Time Bomb" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1995 Stu Hart 50th Anniversary Show - Flop Similar →
1995 WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 "The Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman Hit Similar →
1995 WCW Fall Brawl 1995 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Hit Similar →
1995 WCW The Great American Bash 1995 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Flop Similar →
1994 WCW Spring Stampede 1994 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1994 WCW SuperBrawl IV "Flyin" Brian Pillman Flop Similar →
1993 WCW Beach Blast 1993 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1993 WCW Slamboree 1993 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1993 WCW Clash of The Champions XXII "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1992 WCW Starrcade 1992 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Hit Similar →
1992 WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1992 WCW Beach Blast "Flyin" Brian Pillman Flop Similar →
1991 WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Average Similar →
1991 WCW The Great American Bash 1991 The Yellow Dog Super Hit Similar →
1991 WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA "Flyin" Brian Pillman Flop Similar →
1991 WCW SuperBrawl 1 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Flop Similar →
1991 WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun Himself Flop Similar →
1991 WCW WrestleWar 1991 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1990 WCW The Great American Bash 1990 "Flyin" Brain Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1990 WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop "Flyin" Brian Pillman Average Similar →
1990 WCW WrestleWar 1990 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Super Hit Similar →
1989 WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Hit Similar →
1989 NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 "Flyin" Brian Pillman Average Similar →
1989 NWA The Great American Bash 1989 Himself Super Hit Similar →

Brian Pillman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Pillman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Pillman is "WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Brian Pillman acted in?

Brian Pillman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Pillman?

Other notable films include "WCW The Great American Bash 1990", "WCW WrestleWar 1991", and "WCW Slamboree 1993".