Jerry Lawler

Jerry O'Neil Lawler, better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an American color commentator and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, although he has not performed as a full-time commentator since April 2020. Prior to joining WWE in 1992, he wrestled in numerous territories, winning many championships, including multiple World Heavyweight Championships, throughout his career.

Lawler is a one-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion and a three-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, making him a four-time world champion in AWA and WCWA. He unified the titles by defeating Kerry Von Erich at AWA Super Clash III, forming the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, a championship which he held 28 times. He is also known for his feud with comedian Andy Kaufman and he portrayed himself in the 1999 film Man on the Moon.

Lawler has held more recognized championships than any professional wrestler in history, though he has never won any championships in WWE having wrestled sporadically whilst primarily providing color commentary, since joining the company. In 2007, Lawler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Jerry Lawler is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes WWE's Most Wanted Treasures (2021), Biography: WWE Legends (2021), You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020), Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions (2019), Andre the Giant (2018), Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017), WWE Rivalries (2014), Wrestlemania Rewind (2014). The recorded credits span 1977 to 2026, including 6 movies and 29 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.