About
Professional wrestler and one-time actor who won two Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Championships and one National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Championship. He passed away from dementia at the age of 79.
Before Fame
He debuted in 1985 for the World Wrestling Federation.
Trivia
His wrestling names include "Dr. Know it All," "The Texan," and "Chainsaw Charlie." He stood at 6 feet 1 inch and weighed approximately 247 pounds.
Family Life
He and his brother, Dory Funk, Jr., followed in their father's footsteps. Dory Funk, Sr. also had a career as a professional wrestler. He was married to his wife Vicky Ann from 1965 until her death in 2019. They had two daughters.
Associated With
His particular style of wrestling -- "hardcore wrestling" -- inspired younger wrestler Mick Foley.
