John L. Sullivan
Known For
Acting
Born
1946-11-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
2018-04-04
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.
Most Known For
WWF Wrestling Challenge
as Johnny Valiant
Saturday Night's Main Event
Saturday Night's Main Event
as Johnny Valiant
WWE Old School
as Johnny Valiant
WWE Old School
as Luscious John Valiant
WWE Old School
as Luscious Johnny Valiant (Manager)
WWE Old School
as Johnny "V"
The Wrestler
as The Legend Johnny Valiant
Tuesday Night Titans
as "Lucious" Johnny Valiant
Tuesday Night Titans
as Johnny Valiant
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Johnny Valiant
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Johnny V
Pulp Comics
as Guard
Tag Team Champions
as Johnny Valiant
WrestleMania II
as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)
WrestleMania
as "Luscious" Johnny V
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
as Johnny V
WWE WrestleMania III
as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)
Three Long Years
as Jude's Father
WWE Houston Wrestling: The Paul Boesch Retirement Show
as "Lucious" Johnny V