Chris Benoit
ActingAbout Chris Benoit
Christopher Michael Benoit was a Canadian-American professional wrestler. During his professional wrestling career, Benoit worked for such major promotions as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE). Among other accolades, Benoit is a two-time world champion: a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time World Heavyweight Champion in WWE. Benoit is the second of four men in history to achieve both the WWE and WCW Triple Crown Championships. Chris Benoit murdered his wife and son on June 22, 2007 and was subsequently hanged on June 24, 2007. Since Chris Benoit's suicide, numerous explanations for his actions have been proposed, including brain damage, foul play, steroid abuse, carbon monoxide, burglary and even a possible failing marriage. Benoit last performed for WWE on their ECW brand. In 1995, while Benoit was contracted to the original ECW, he was intended to be booked to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship but this was thwarted by work visa problems; twelve years later, Benoit was booked by WWE to win the title at the pay-per-view event WWE Vengeance: Night of Champions, which again did not happen due to the family's death that night.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Benoit reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Chris Benoit'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Benoit remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in WCW Spring Stampede 1999, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Chris Benoit Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Benoit's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Benoit.
Chris Benoit - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chris Benoit?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Benoit is "WCW Spring Stampede 1999" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Chris Benoit acted in?
Chris Benoit has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chris Benoit?
Other notable films include "WCW Bash at the Beach 1999", "WCW Halloween Havoc 1999", and "Hot WWE News DVD".