John L. Sullivan
Actor
November 25, 1946 — April 4, 2018 (71 years)
John L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan) was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, Johnny Valiant. He competed in The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which became the World Wrestling Federation during his time with the promotion. He won the WWE World Tag Team Championship two times. The first run (which lasted over a year) was with his first and most famous storyline brother Jimmy Valiant over Tony Garea and Dean Ho on May 8, 1974; his second title run was with his second storyline brother Jerry Valiant over Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko on March 6, 1979.
Filmography
| 2009 | |
| 2008 | The Wrestler · as The Legend Johnny Valiant |
| 2006 | Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology · as Johnny V |
| 2003 | Three Long Years · as Jude's Father |
| 2000 | Manhattan Chase · as Detective |
| 2000 | Royal Rumble · as Johnny V |
| 1999 | Kill by Inches · as Man Paying Cash |
| 1988 | Brutus the Barber Beefcake · as Johnny V |
| 1987 | Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments · as Luscious Johnny V |
| 1987 | Survivor Series · as Johnny V |
| 1987 | The Ken Patera Story · as "luscious" Johnny V |
| 1987 | Jake the Snake Roberts · as "luscious" Johnny V |
| 1987 | WrestleMania III · as "luscious" Johnny V (manager) |
| 1986 | The British Bulldogs · as Johnny V |
| 1986 | WWF Wrestling Challenge · as Johnny Valiant |
| 1986 | WWF Superstars · as Johnny V |
| 1986 | Ricky the Dragon Steamboat · as Johnny V (manager) |
| 1986 | WrestleMania 2 · as "luscious" Johnny V (manager) |
| 1985 | WWF Saturday Night's Main Event · as Johnny Valiant |
| 1985 | WrestleMania I · as "luscious" Johnny V |
| 1985 | WWF Prime Time Wrestling · as Johnny V |
| 1985 | Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams! · as "luscious" Johnny V |
| 1985 | Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! · as Johnny Valiant |
| 1985 | The Hulkster Hulk Hogan · as Johnny V (manager) |
| 1984 | Tuesday Night Titans · as Johnny Valiant |
| 1973 | WWF on MSG Network · as Wrestler |
| 1973 | WWE Old School · as Luscious Johnny Valiant (manager) |
| 1972 | WWF All-Star Wrestling · as Johnny Valiant |
| 1972 | WWF Championship Wrestling · as Johnny V |
| 1996 | WWF Hall of Fame · as Self |