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 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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946-11-25 |
| Died | 2018-04-04 |
Movies
The Wrestler
as The Legend Johnny Valiant
2008
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
as Johnny V
2006
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
as Johnny Valiant
2005
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
as Johnny Valiant
2005
Three Long Years
as Jude's Father
2003
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
as Johnny Valiant (Judge)
2000
The Best of the WWF: volume 14
as "Lucious" Johnny V
1987
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
as "Lucious" Johnny V
1987
WWF Hulkamania 2
as Johnny Valiant
1987
WWE WrestleMania III
as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)
1987
The Best of the WWF: volume 10
as Johnny V (Manager)
1987
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
as Johnny V
1986
The British Bulldogs
as Johnny V
1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
as Johnny V (Manager)
1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 6
as "Lucious" Johnny Valiant
1986
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
as Johnny V (Manager)
1986
WrestleMania II
as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)
1986
Tag Team Champions
as Johnny Valiant
1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
as Johnny V (Manager)
1986
WrestleMania
as "Luscious" Johnny V
1985
Best of the WWF Volume 3
as Johnny V (Manager)
1985
WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
as Johnny Valiant
1985
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
as "Luscious" Johnny V
1985
The Hulkster: Hulk Hogan
as Johnny V (Manager)
1985
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
as Johnny Valiant
1978
John L. Sullivan hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows