Paul Orndorff
ActingAbout Paul Orndorff
Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr., nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). After seven years working around the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), Orndorff became a star in the 1980s WWE wrestling boom, and featured with manager Bobby Heenan and champion Hulk Hogan extensively, including in the main events of the first WrestleMania and Survivor Series. With an untreated neck injury, he left WWE for WCW in early 1988, where he won the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Paul Roma (as a team called Pretty Wonderful). Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. After retiring, he trained aspiring wrestlers. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Orndorff 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 Paul Orndorff'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Orndorff remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in WCW The Great American Bash 1990, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Orndorff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Orndorff's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Orndorff.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 350 Days | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Andre the Giant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Legends of Mid-South Wrestling | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1 | Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology | 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Greatest Stars of the 80's | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | WWE Hall of Fame 2005 | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | WCW Fall Brawl 2000 | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | WCW Bash at the Beach 1995 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | WCW Slamboree 1995 | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | WCW Halloween Havoc 1994 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | WCW Fall Brawl 1994 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | WCW Bash at the Beach 1994 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | WCW SuperBrawl IV | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Starrcade 1993 | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Halloween Havoc 1993 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Fall Brawl 1993 | "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Beach Blast 1993 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Slamboree 1993 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW SuperBrawl III | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | WCW Clash of The Champions XXII | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | WCW The Great American Bash 1990 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments | Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | WWE Survivor Series 1987 | Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | WWE Houston Wrestling: November '87 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Best of the WWF: volume 12 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | WWF Hulkamania 2 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | WWE Houston Wrestling: October '86 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | WWE The Big Event | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated) | 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | WrestleMania II | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Best of the WWF: volume 5 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Wrestling Classic | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits | Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Best of the WWF: volume 4 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Andre the Giant | "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (Archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | WrestleMania | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | WWE War to Settle the Score | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Most Unusual Matches | Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Best of the WWF Volume 3 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Best of the WWF Volume 2 | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | WWE The Brawl to End it All | "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
Paul Orndorff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Orndorff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Orndorff is "WCW The Great American Bash 1990" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Orndorff acted in?
Paul Orndorff has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Orndorff?
Other notable films include "WWE War to Settle the Score", "WCW Slamboree 1993", and "Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams".