Roddy Piper Canadian Athlete (1954–2015)
Roddy Piper · actor and judoka · Canadian
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Biography
Born on 17 April 1954 in Saskatoon, Roddy Piper was a Canadian athlete. Roddy Piper died on 31 July 2015 at the age of 61. The recorded cause of death is cardiac arrest. His best-known titles on this site are Bloodstained Memoirs (2009) and Cold Case (2003).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Windsor Park Collegiate, Winnipeg.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1978, with The One and Only. Work from the 1980s includes They Live (1988) and Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988). Immortal Combat (1994) and Sci-Fighters (1996) are among his 1990s credits. In the 2000s, he appeared in Honor (2006) and Super Sweet 16: The Movie (2007). The 2010s brought Alien Opponent (2010) and Fancypants (2011).
The list below counts 19 films and one TV series from 1978 to 2016. The last title released in his lifetime is Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies, from 2013.
Recognition
Roddy Piper received the WWE Hall of Fame. Other wins include the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Personal life
He was the father of Ariel Teal Toombs.
Filmography
20 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Bet | Film | |
| 2016 | The Green Fairy | Film | |
| 2013 | Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies | Film | |
| 2011 | Fancypants | Film | |
| 2010 | Alien Opponent | Film | |
| 2010 | Billy Owens and the Secret of the Runes | Film | |
| 2009 | Bloodstained Memoirs | Film | |
| 2008 | The Mystical Adventures of Billy Owens | Film | |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Film | |
| 2006 | Honor | Film | |
| 2003–2010 | Cold Case | TV series | |
| 1999 | Shepherd | Film | |
| 1996 | Sci-Fighters | Film | |
| 1995 | No Contest | Film | |
| 1994 | Immortal Combat | Film |
Show all 20 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage | Film | |
| 1988 | Hell Comes to Frogtown | Film | |
| 1988 | They Live | Film | |
| 1987 | Buy & Cell | Film | |
| 1978 | The One and Only | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| WWE Hall of Fame | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Roddy Piper at the time of death?
Roddy Piper died on 31 July 2015 at the age of 61. He was born on 17 April 1954.
What was Roddy Piper’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Roddy Piper died on 31 July 2015; the recorded cause of death is cardiac arrest.
What is Roddy Piper known for?
Roddy Piper was known for Bloodstained Memoirs (2009) and Cold Case (2003).
What is Roddy Piper’s nationality?
Roddy Piper was Canadian, born in Saskatoon.
How tall was Roddy Piper?
Roddy Piper was 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Has Roddy Piper won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q59630), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
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