Dick Afflis - Actor Profile

Dick Afflis

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
7Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 27, 1929
Birth Place: Delphi, Indiana, United States

About Dick Afflis

William Fritz Afflis (June 27, 1929 – November 10, 1991) was an American professional wrestler and football player, better known by his ring name, Dick the Bruiser. He is a one-time world champion in professional wrestling, having held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Known For: Acting

Dick Afflis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dick Afflis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dick Afflis's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Dick Afflis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains AWA Super Clash, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dick Afflis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Afflis's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
AWA Super Clash (1985) movie poster
★7.9

AWA Super Clash: AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash professional wrestling supercard event promoted b

AWA Super Clash

1985•Action
★7.3
WCW Starrcade 1990 (1990) movie poster
★7.3

WCW Starrcade 1990: Starrcade 1990 showcases an international tag team tournament featuring The Steiner Brothers, Konnan & Rey Mysterio Sr.,

WCW Starrcade 1990

1990•Action
★7.0
The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (2006) movie poster
★7.0

The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story: "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes will forever be remembered as the working man's champion. A master at the mic and a th

The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story

2006•Documentary
★5.5
I Like To Hurt People (1985) movie poster
★5.5

I Like To Hurt People: A "documentary" showcasing the Detroit professional wrestling scene of the 1970s. The story centers around a campaign to

I Like To Hurt People

1985•Comedy
★4.2
The Wrestler (1974) movie poster
★4.2

The Wrestler: Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he

The Wrestler

1974•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Dick Afflis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story Self Hit Similar →
1990 WCW Starrcade 1990 Referee Hit Similar →
1985 AWA Super Clash Dick The Bruiser Super Hit Similar →
1985 I Like To Hurt People Self - Dick The Bruiser Average Similar →
1983 The Escapist - Flop Similar →
1982 NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show Dick The Bruiser Flop Similar →
1974 The Wrestler The Bruiser Flop Similar →

Dick Afflis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Afflis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Afflis is "AWA Super Clash" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Dick Afflis acted in?

Dick Afflis has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Afflis?

Other notable films include "WCW Starrcade 1990", "The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story", and "I Like To Hurt People".

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