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Robert Howard

Bio: Robert William Howard is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his 15-year stint with the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring names Thurman "Sparky" Plugg, Bob Holly, Bombastic Bob and Hardcore Holly
Born: Tue, Jan 29 1963
Birthplace: Glendale, California, USA
Robert Howard is 61 years old
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Poster of WWE: WrestleMania Monday
WWE: WrestleMania Monday
Robert Howard was
54 in WWE: WrestleMania Monday
as 'Bob Holly'.
Tue, Mar 21 2017
Poster of The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
Robert Howard was
53 in The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
Tue, Sep 06 2016
Poster of WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
Robert Howard was
51 in WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of TNA One Night Only Hardcore Justice 2
TNA One Night Only Hardcore Justice 2
Robert Howard was
50 in TNA One Night Only Hardcore Justice 2
as 'Bob Holly'.
Fri, Jul 05 2013
Poster of WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
Robert Howard was
49 in WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
Tue, May 15 2012
Poster of WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
Robert Howard was
48 in WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
as 'Hardcore Holly (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 03 2012
Poster of WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
Robert Howard was
48 in WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Poster of Ring Roasts III: The Roast of Jim Cornette
Ring Roasts III: The Roast of Jim Cornette
Robert Howard was
47 in Ring Roasts III: The Roast of Jim Cornette
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of WWE: Satan's Prison - The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber
WWE: Satan's Prison - The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber
Robert Howard was
47 in WWE: Satan's Prison - The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of YouShoot: Bob Holly
YouShoot: Bob Holly
Robert Howard was
46 in YouShoot: Bob Holly
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 05 2010
Poster of Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
Robert Howard was
46 in Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Marine 2
The Marine 2
Robert Howard was
46 in The Marine 2
as 'Linwood's Left'.
Tue, Dec 29 2009
Poster of WWE Night of Champions 2008
WWE Night of Champions 2008
Robert Howard was
45 in WWE Night of Champions 2008
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jun 29 2008
Poster of WWE WrestleMania XXIV
WWE WrestleMania XXIV
Robert Howard was
45 in WWE WrestleMania XXIV
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Mar 30 2008
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2008
WWE Royal Rumble 2008
Robert Howard was
44 in WWE Royal Rumble 2008
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 27 2008
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 2007
WWE Survivor Series 2007
Robert Howard was
44 in WWE Survivor Series 2007
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2007
WWE Royal Rumble 2007
Robert Howard was
43 in WWE Royal Rumble 2007
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 28 2007
Poster of ECW December to Dismember
ECW December to Dismember
Robert Howard was
43 in ECW December to Dismember
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Dec 03 2006
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 22
WWE WrestleMania 22
Robert Howard was
43 in WWE WrestleMania 22
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Apr 02 2006
Poster of WWE No Mercy 2005
WWE No Mercy 2005
Robert Howard was
42 in WWE No Mercy 2005
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Oct 09 2005
Poster of WWE Judgment Day 2005
WWE Judgment Day 2005
Robert Howard was
42 in WWE Judgment Day 2005
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, May 22 2005
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 21
WWE WrestleMania 21
Robert Howard was
42 in WWE WrestleMania 21
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Apr 03 2005
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2005
WWE Royal Rumble 2005
Robert Howard was
42 in WWE Royal Rumble 2005
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 30 2005
Poster of WWE Armageddon 2004
WWE Armageddon 2004
Robert Howard was
41 in WWE Armageddon 2004
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of WWE The Great American Bash 2004
WWE The Great American Bash 2004
Robert Howard was
41 in WWE The Great American Bash 2004
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jun 27 2004
Poster of WWE Judgment Day 2004
WWE Judgment Day 2004
Robert Howard was
41 in WWE Judgment Day 2004
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, May 16 2004
Poster of WWE No Way Out 2004
WWE No Way Out 2004
Robert Howard was
41 in WWE No Way Out 2004
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Feb 15 2004
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2004
WWE Royal Rumble 2004
Robert Howard was
40 in WWE Royal Rumble 2004
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 25 2004
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 2003
WWE Survivor Series 2003
Robert Howard was
40 in WWE Survivor Series 2003
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Nov 16 2003
Poster of WWE Global Warning
WWE Global Warning
Robert Howard was
39 in WWE Global Warning
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sat, Aug 10 2002
Poster of WWE Wrestlemania X8
WWE Wrestlemania X8
Robert Howard was
39 in WWE Wrestlemania X8
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Mar 17 2002
Poster of WWF Action!
WWF Action!
Robert Howard was
38 in WWF Action!
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of WWF: Hardcore
WWF: Hardcore
Robert Howard was
38 in WWF: Hardcore
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Tue, Jul 31 2001
Poster of WWE Insurrextion 2001
WWE Insurrextion 2001
Robert Howard was
38 in WWE Insurrextion 2001
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of WWE No Way Out 2001
WWE No Way Out 2001
Robert Howard was
38 in WWE No Way Out 2001
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Feb 25 2001
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2001
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
Robert Howard was
37 in WWE Royal Rumble 2001
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 21 2001
Poster of WWE Armageddon 2000
WWE Armageddon 2000
Robert Howard was
37 in WWE Armageddon 2000
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Dec 10 2000
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 2000
WWE Survivor Series 2000
Robert Howard was
37 in WWE Survivor Series 2000
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Nov 19 2000
Poster of WWE Backlash 2000
WWE Backlash 2000
Robert Howard was
37 in WWE Backlash 2000
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of WWE WrestleMania 2000
WWE WrestleMania 2000
Robert Howard was
37 in WWE WrestleMania 2000
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Apr 02 2000
Poster of Operation Sandman
Operation Sandman
Robert Howard was
37 in Operation Sandman
as 'Sturner'.
Fri, Feb 11 2000
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 2000
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Royal Rumble 2000
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jan 23 2000
Poster of WWE Armageddon 1999
WWE Armageddon 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Armageddon 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Dec 12 1999
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1999
WWE Survivor Series 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Survivor Series 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Nov 14 1999
Poster of WWE No Mercy 1999
WWE No Mercy 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE No Mercy 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of WWE Rebellion 1999
WWE Rebellion 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Rebellion 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sat, Oct 02 1999
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1999
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE SummerSlam 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Aug 22 1999
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1999
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE King of the Ring 1999
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Jun 27 1999
Poster of WWE Over the Edge
WWE Over the Edge
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Over the Edge
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, May 23 1999
Poster of WWE Backlash: In Your House
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE Backlash: In Your House
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of WWE WrestleMania XV
WWE WrestleMania XV
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE WrestleMania XV
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Robert Howard was
36 in WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
Sun, Feb 14 1999
Poster of Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Robert Howard was
35 in Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
as 'Bob 'Spark Plugg' Holly (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 20 1998
Poster of WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Robert Howard was
35 in WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
as 'Bob Holly'.
Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1998
WWE King of the Ring 1998
Robert Howard was
35 in WWE King of the Ring 1998
as '"Bombastic" Bob Holly'.
Sun, Jun 28 1998
Poster of WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Robert Howard was
35 in WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
as '"Bombastic" Bob'.
Sat, Apr 25 1998
Poster of WWE WrestleMania XIV
WWE WrestleMania XIV
Robert Howard was
35 in WWE WrestleMania XIV
as '"Bombastic" Bob Holly'.
Sun, Mar 29 1998
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1996
WWE Survivor Series 1996
Robert Howard was
33 in WWE Survivor Series 1996
as 'Bob Holly (Free-for-All)'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1996
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
Robert Howard was
32 in WWE Royal Rumble 1996
as 'Bob Holly'.
Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of WWE Survivor Series 1995
WWE Survivor Series 1995
Robert Howard was
32 in WWE Survivor Series 1995
as 'Bob Holly'.
Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of WWE SummerSlam 1995
WWE SummerSlam 1995
Robert Howard was
32 in WWE SummerSlam 1995
as 'Bob "Spark Plug" Holly'.
Sat, Aug 26 1995
Poster of WWE King of the Ring 1995
WWE King of the Ring 1995
Robert Howard was
32 in WWE King of the Ring 1995
as 'Bob "Spark Plug" Holly'.
Sun, Jun 25 1995
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1995
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
Robert Howard was
31 in WWE Royal Rumble 1995
as 'Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly'.
Sun, Jan 22 1995
Poster of WWE WrestleFest '95
WWE WrestleFest '95
Robert Howard was
31 in WWE WrestleFest '95
as 'Bob Holly'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
Robert Howard was
31 in WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
as 'Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly'.
Sun, Aug 21 1994
Poster of WWE Royal Rumble 1994
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
Robert Howard was
30 in WWE Royal Rumble 1994
as 'Thurman "Sparky " Plugg'.
Sat, Jan 22 1994

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of WWE ECW
WWE ECW
Robert Howard was
43+ in WWE ECW
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 2006
Poster of WWE Velocity
WWE Velocity
Robert Howard was
39+ in WWE Velocity
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 25 2002
Poster of WWE Tough Enough
WWE Tough Enough
Robert Howard was
38+ in WWE Tough Enough
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 21 2001
Poster of ECW on TNN
ECW on TNN
Robert Howard was
36+ in ECW on TNN
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1999
Poster of WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown
Robert Howard was
36+ in WWE SmackDown
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of ECW Hardcore TV
ECW Hardcore TV
Robert Howard was
30+ in ECW Hardcore TV
as 'Hardcore Holly'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 06 1993
Poster of WWE Raw
WWE Raw
Robert Howard was
29+ in WWE Raw
as 'Thurman "Sparky " Plugg, Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly, Hardcore Holly, Bob Holly, Bombastic Bob'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of WWF Wrestling Challenge
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Robert Howard was
23+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge
as 'Bob Holly'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986