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Gene Okerlund

Bio: Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund was a semi-retired American professional wrestling interviewer and announcer. He was best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling
Born: Sun, Nov 29 1942
Birthplace: Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 02 2019
Gene Okerlund is 76 years old
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Poster of Biography: Wrestlemania I
Biography: Wrestlemania I
Gene Okerlund would have been no older than 76 in Biography: Wrestlemania I as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 2022
Poster of My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
Gene Okerlund would have been no older than 76 in My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson as 'Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 2021
Poster of Sting: The Lost Tape
Sting: The Lost Tape
Gene Okerlund would have been no older than 76 in Sting: The Lost Tape
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 2020
Poster of WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene
WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene
Gene Okerlund would have been no older than 76 in WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 2019
Poster of Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant
Gene Okerlund was 75 in Andre the Giant as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2018
Poster of The Price of Fame
The Price of Fame
Gene Okerlund was 74 in The Price of Fame as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2017
Poster of The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
Gene Okerlund was 72 in The Resurrection of Jake The Snake as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Warrior's Greatest Matches
Warrior's Greatest Matches
Gene Okerlund was 71 in Warrior's Greatest Matches as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race
WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race
Gene Okerlund was 69 in WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura
WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura
Gene Okerlund was 69 in WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Gene Okerlund was 66 in WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
Gene Okerlund was 65 in Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik as 'Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Gene Okerlund was 63 in WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of WWE Hall of Fame 2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
Gene Okerlund was 63 in WWE Hall of Fame 2006 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 2006
Poster of The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior
The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior
Gene Okerlund was 62 in The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of The Greatest Stars of the 80's
The Greatest Stars of the 80's
Gene Okerlund was 62 in The Greatest Stars of the 80's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 2005
Poster of WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
Gene Okerlund was 62 in WWE: Wrestlemania Recall as 'Gene "The Mean" Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
Gene Okerlund was 60 in WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Gene Okerlund was 59 in Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 2002
Poster of Ready to Rumble
Ready to Rumble
Gene Okerlund was 57 in Ready to Rumble as 'Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of WWE Hall Of Fame 1996
WWE Hall Of Fame 1996
Gene Okerlund was 53 in WWE Hall Of Fame 1996 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Self)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1996
Poster of WCW: Ric Flar - 2 Decades of Excellence
WCW: Ric Flar - 2 Decades of Excellence
Gene Okerlund was 52 in WCW: Ric Flar - 2 Decades of Excellence as 'Mean Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
Gene Okerlund was 52 in WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Self)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1995
Poster of WCW All Nighter 1995
WCW All Nighter 1995
Gene Okerlund was 52 in WCW All Nighter 1995
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1995
Poster of Timemaster
Timemaster
Gene Okerlund was 52 in Timemaster as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
Gene Okerlund was 51 in WWE Hall Of Fame 1994 as 'Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1994
Poster of WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WCW Clash of the Champions XXV as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches
Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches
Gene Okerlund was 50 in Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1993
Poster of WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993 as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1993
Poster of WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993
WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1993
Poster of WWE Bashed in the USA
WWE Bashed in the USA
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WWE Bashed in the USA as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of Smack 'Em Whack 'Em
Smack 'Em Whack 'Em
Gene Okerlund was 50 in Smack 'Em Whack 'Em as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of WWE UK Rampage '93
WWE UK Rampage '93
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WWE UK Rampage '93 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1993
Poster of WWE WrestleFest '93
WWE WrestleFest '93
Gene Okerlund was 50 in WWE WrestleFest '93 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Host)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1993
Poster of Hulkamania 6
Hulkamania 6
Gene Okerlund was 48 in Hulkamania 6 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1991
Poster of WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
Gene Okerlund was 48 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1991
Poster of WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall
WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall
Gene Okerlund was 48 in WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Interviewer)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1991
Poster of Hulk Hogan: A Real American Story
Hulk Hogan: A Real American Story
Gene Okerlund was 48 in Hulk Hogan: A Real American Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1991
Poster of WWE SuperTape: Volume 4
WWE SuperTape: Volume 4
Gene Okerlund was 48 in WWE SuperTape: Volume 4 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of WWE Funniest Moments
WWE Funniest Moments
Gene Okerlund was 48 in WWE Funniest Moments as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1991
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1990
WWE Survivor Series 1990
Gene Okerlund was 47 in WWE Survivor Series 1990 as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1990
Poster of Repossessed
Repossessed
Gene Okerlund was 47 in Repossessed as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of WWE SuperTape: Volume 1
WWE SuperTape: Volume 1
Gene Okerlund was 47 in WWE SuperTape: Volume 1 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred
Gene Okerlund was 46 in No Holds Barred as 'Commentator #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of The Brains Behind the Brawn
The Brains Behind the Brawn
Gene Okerlund was 46 in The Brains Behind the Brawn as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1989
Poster of Hulk Hogan: Real American
Hulk Hogan: Real American
Gene Okerlund was 46 in Hulk Hogan: Real American as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1989
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 17
The Best of the WWF: volume 17
Gene Okerlund was 45 in The Best of the WWF: volume 17 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of Macho Madness
Macho Madness
Gene Okerlund was 45 in Macho Madness as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1988
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the World
The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the World
Gene Okerlund was 45 in The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the World as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1988
Poster of WrestleMania IV (Duplicated)
WrestleMania IV (Duplicated)
Gene Okerlund was 45 in WrestleMania IV (Duplicated) as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1988
Poster of Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Gene Okerlund was 45 in Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1988
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1988
WWE Royal Rumble 1988
Gene Okerlund was 45 in WWE Royal Rumble 1988 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcasting)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of George "The Animal" Steele
George "The Animal" Steele
Gene Okerlund was 45 in George "The Animal" Steele as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1987
Poster of Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
Gene Okerlund was 45 in Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1987
Poster of The Ken Patera Story
The Ken Patera Story
Gene Okerlund was 44 in The Ken Patera Story as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1987
Poster of The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver
The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver
Gene Okerlund was 44 in The Wrestling Album II: Piledriver as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 1987
Poster of Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Gene Okerlund was 44 in Jake "The Snake" Roberts as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1987
Poster of WWF Hulkamania 2
WWF Hulkamania 2
Gene Okerlund was 44 in WWF Hulkamania 2 as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of WrestleMania III (Duplicated)
WrestleMania III (Duplicated)
Gene Okerlund was 44 in WrestleMania III (Duplicated) as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1987
Poster of The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Gene Okerlund was 44 in The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund - Commentator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
Gene Okerlund was 44 in Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth
Gene Okerlund was 43 in The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1986
Poster of Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Gene Okerlund was 43 in Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Villains of the Squared Circle
Villains of the Squared Circle
Gene Okerlund was 43 in Villains of the Squared Circle as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Host), "Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Gene Okerlund was 43 in Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated)
WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated)
Gene Okerlund was 43 in WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated) as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1986
Poster of WWE Grudge Match
WWE Grudge Match
Gene Okerlund was 43 in WWE Grudge Match as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1986
Poster of The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
Gene Okerlund was 43 in The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1986
Poster of Tag Team Champions
Tag Team Champions
Gene Okerlund was 43 in Tag Team Champions as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of The WWF's Amazing Managers
The WWF's Amazing Managers
Gene Okerlund was 43 in The WWF's Amazing Managers as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1985
Poster of Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Gene Okerlund was 42 in Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1985
Poster of Best of the WWF Volume 1
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Gene Okerlund was 42 in Best of the WWF Volume 1 as '"Mean" Gene Okerland'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
Gene Okerlund was 42 in Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
Gene Okerlund was 42 in The Hulkster Hulk Hogan as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
Gene Okerlund was 42 in Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of AWA Christmas Night 1983
AWA Christmas Night 1983
Gene Okerlund was 41 in AWA Christmas Night 1983 as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Biography: WWE Legends
Biography: WWE Legends
Gene Okerlund would have been no older than 76 in Biography: WWE Legends as 'Gene Okerlund (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of WWE: Story Time
WWE: Story Time
Gene Okerlund was 73+ in WWE: Story Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 20 2016
Poster of The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
Gene Okerlund was 73+ in The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of WWE Table For 3
WWE Table For 3
Gene Okerlund was 72+ in WWE Table For 3 as 'Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 06 2015
Poster of Swerved
Swerved
Gene Okerlund was 72+ in Swerved as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 22 2015
Poster of WWE 24
WWE 24
Gene Okerlund was 72+ in WWE 24 as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 2015
Poster of WWE Legends' House
WWE Legends' House
Gene Okerlund was 71+ in WWE Legends' House as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Wrestlemania Rewind
Wrestlemania Rewind
Gene Okerlund was 71+ in Wrestlemania Rewind as 'Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The JBL and Cole Show
The JBL and Cole Show
Gene Okerlund was 70+ in The JBL and Cole Show as 'Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 07 2012
Poster of 10 Things Every Guy Should Experience
10 Things Every Guy Should Experience
Gene Okerlund was 61+ in 10 Things Every Guy Should Experience as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2004
Poster of WWE Confidential
WWE Confidential
Gene Okerlund was 59+ in WWE Confidential as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 25 2002
Poster of WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown
Gene Okerlund was 56+ in WWE SmackDown as 'Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of WCW Monday Nitro
WCW Monday Nitro
Gene Okerlund was 52+ in WCW Monday Nitro
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 1995
Poster of Raw
Raw
Gene Okerlund was 50+ in Raw as ''Mean' Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of Clash of the Champions
Clash of the Champions
Gene Okerlund was 45+ in Clash of the Champions as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1988
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Gene Okerlund was 43+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge as 'Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
Gene Okerlund was 42+ in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
Gene Okerlund was 42+ in Saturday Night's Main Event as '“Mean Gene" Okerlund, Gene Okerlund (Interviewer), "Mean" Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1985
Poster of WWF Prime Time Wrestling
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
Gene Okerlund was 42+ in WWF Prime Time Wrestling as 'Gene Okerlund (Interviewer)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Tuesday Night Titans
Tuesday Night Titans
Gene Okerlund was 41+ in Tuesday Night Titans as 'Gene Okerlund (Voice Of), Gene Okerlund (Interviewer), "Mean" Gene Okerlund, Gene Okerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 29 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Gene Okerlund was 40+ in The A-Team as 'Mean Gene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of AWA Arena Shows
AWA Arena Shows
Gene Okerlund was 39+ in AWA Arena Shows as '"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Broadcaster)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of WWE Old School
WWE Old School
Gene Okerlund was 30+ in WWE Old School as 'Gene Okerlund (Interviewer), Gene Okerlund (Commentary)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1973