John L. Sullivan
Date of birth: 1946-11-25
Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Johnny Valiant, Luscious Johnny V, Johnny V
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
WrestleMania
1985-03-31
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 19
WrestleMania II
1986-04-07
Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF
WWE WrestleMania III
1987-03-29
Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
1986-05-02
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is a pure mix of wrestling and karate, and he became one of the most me
The British Bulldogs
1986-10-15
A look at one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history, The British Bulldogs. Davey Boy Smith and Th
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
1985-01-01
Reliving the early days of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan by rewinding to some of Hogan's most memorable
The Wrestler
2008-09-07
Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on t
Tag Team Champions
1986-03-01
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
2005-01-01
The story of WWF Hall of Fame wrestler Johnny Valiant.
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
2005-10-01
A new documentary about the strange and sometimes secretive world of pro wrestling, both inside and
Three Long Years
2003-01-01
After suddenly being dumped by the live-in girlfriend that he adores, Jude Donnelly hits the road to
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006-10-17
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985-01-01
Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superst
WWF Hulkamania 2
1987-05-01
Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
Best of the WWF Volume 3
1985-01-01
A collection of some of the best WWF matches.
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
1986-06-06
The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 6
1986-05-02
The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986-01-01
Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "
The Best of the WWF: volume 10
1987-03-01
The power of the WWE superstars comes into your living room from Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
1986-10-15
The best of the WWE superstars in and out of the ring brought to you by Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
1987-08-15
Your favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
The Best of the WWF: volume 14
1987-12-15
Coliseum Home Video Exclusives! Rare footage never shown anywhere else!
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985-01-01
WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, H
WWE Houston Wrestling: The Paul Boesch Retirement Show
1987-08-28
WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features WW
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: January '87
1987-01-11
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '87
1987-03-15
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Th
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '87
1987-06-28
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: December '84
1984-12-10
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: January '87
1987-01-05
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring an
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
1978-01-25
The biggest match in the history pits WWWF World Champion "Superstar" Billy Graham against NWA World
WrestleMania
1985-03-31
WrestleMania, sequentially known as WrestleMania I, was a 1985 professional wrestling pay-per-view (
WrestleMania 2
1986-04-07
Emanating from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, WrestleMania 2 features Hulk Hogan defending the
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
1987-02-01
See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
The WWF's Amazing Managers
1985-12-31
Featuring footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's
The Best of the WWF: volume 13
1987-10-28
Coliseum Video brings you the biggest and baddest WWE suoerstars!
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
1986-05-02
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is a pure mix of wrestling and karate, and he became one of the most me
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
1988-03-03
"Mean" Gene Okerlund hosts this unique look into the career of Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake; trackin
The Ken Patera Story
1987-10-28
Hosts Craig DeGeorge and "Luscious" Johnny V take a unique look inside the story of Ken Patera and h
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987-12-15
Hilarious mistakes, miscues, and other annoying curve balls perpetrated by various WWE Superstars of
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
1987-08-19
Hosts Craig DeGeorge and "Luscious" Johnny V take a look at the career of Jake "The Snake" Roberts;