Who played Thunderlips in "Rocky 3"?

Who played Thunderlips in "Rocky III"? Hulk Hogan played Thunderlips in Rocky III.

Thunderlips is the flamboyant world wrestling champion who faces Rocky Balboa in an exhibition charity match. The bout is staged as a spectacle rather than a serious boxing contest, placing Rocky’s disciplined boxing style against the wrestler’s enormous size and theatrical showmanship.

Rocky III was released in 1982 and was written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, who also played Rocky. Hulk Hogan—whose real name is Terry Bollea—was already a major professional wrestler, and the role became one of his earliest prominent film appearances. Wrestling performer Terry Funk, who worked on the production, helped recommend Hogan to Stallone.

The match also reflects the film’s interest in celebrity and entertainment culture: Rocky has become a famous champion, and the exhibition is presented as a public event. Hogan later appeared in films including No Holds Barred, Suburban Commando, and Mr. Nanny.