John Laurinaitis - Actor Profile

John Laurinaitis

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
29Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 31, 1965
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About John Laurinaitis

John Hodger Laurinaitis, also known as Johnny Ace, is an American retired professional wrestler and senior producer, currently employed by WWE. He has wrestled for such promotions as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and WWE. He is also the younger brother of Joe Laurinaitis (Road Warrior Animal; one half of the wrestling tag team The Road Warriors), and the uncle of James Laurinaitis, former Ohio State standout linebacker for the St. Louis Rams. In WWE, Laurinaitis worked in the talent relations office for eight years, and as occasional wrestler from 2011 until 2012. After his on screen firing, he stepped down from his corporate backstage role to being a producer. Prior to joining WWE, Laurinaitis worked as an executive for WCW.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Laurinaitis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of John Laurinaitis'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Laurinaitis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in NWA The Great American Bash 1989, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Laurinaitis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Laurinaitis's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Laurinaitis.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 WWE Money in the Bank 2020 John Laurinaitis (Appearance) Hit Similar →
2020 A Future WWE: The FCW Story Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 WWE Hall of Fame 2015 Self Hit Similar →
2012 WWE Survivor Series 2012 Johnny (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2012 WWE No Way Out 2012 John Laurinaitis (Ringside) Hit Similar →
2012 WWE Over The Limit 2012 John Laurinaitis Hit Similar →
2012 WWE WrestleMania XXVIII John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.) Super Hit Similar →
2012 WWE Royal Rumble 2012 - Hit Similar →
2011 WWE Survivor Series 2011 Himself Hit Similar →
2011 WWE Vengeance 2011 John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.) Hit Similar →
2011 WWE Night of Champions 2011 John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.) Super Hit Similar →
1999 AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1998 AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1997 AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1994 UWF Blackjack Brawl Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1993 AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1992 AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1991 UWF Beach Brawl Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1990 WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop Johnny Ace Average Similar →
1990 WCW WrestleWar 1990 Johnny Ace Super Hit Similar →
1989 NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1989 WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 Johnny Ace Hit Similar →
1989 NWA The Great American Bash 1989 Johnny Ace Super Hit Similar →
1989 NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1989 WCW WrestleWar 1989 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1989 NWA WrestleWar 1989 Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1989 PWF Homecoming Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1988 The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament Johnny Ace Flop Similar →
1988 NWA Bunkhouse Stampede Johnny Ace Hit Similar →

John Laurinaitis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Laurinaitis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Laurinaitis is "NWA The Great American Bash 1989" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has John Laurinaitis acted in?

John Laurinaitis has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Laurinaitis?

Other notable films include "WWE Night of Champions 2011", "WWE WrestleMania XXVIII", and "WCW WrestleWar 1990".