Bret Hart
- Born:
- July 2, 1957, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian-American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Wrestler, Author, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Born into the Hart wrestling family, son of Stu Hart and Helen Hart.
- One of twelve children.
- Attended Ernest Manning High School in Calgary.
- Excelled in amateur wrestling, competing at the collegiate level.
Career and Major Achievements
- Debuted professionally in 1978, working for his father's Stampede Wrestling promotion.
- Joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1984.
- Initially teamed with Jim Neidhart as "The Hart Foundation," winning the WWF Tag Team Championship twice.
- Transitioned to a successful singles career, earning the nickname "The Hitman."
- Won the WWF Championship five times, the Intercontinental Championship twice, and the King of the Ring tournament twice.
- Signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1997.
- Retired from full-time wrestling in 2000 due to a career-ending concussion.
- Briefly returned to WWE in 2010.
- Two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee (2006 as an individual, 2019 as part of The Hart Foundation).
Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Lonesome Dove: The Series | Luther Root | TV Series |
| 1999 | WCW Nitro | Himself | Wrestling Program |
| 2011 | Bret Hart: Survival of the Hitman | Himself | Documentary |
Bibliography
- Bret Hart: Hitman, My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling (Autobiography, 2007)
Legacy and Impact
Bret Hart is considered one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time. His commitment to realism and in-ring storytelling greatly influenced the industry. The detailed examination of his career can be found in resources about the sport and related figures, including material relevant to topics like "daniele cavalli biography of michaels" which would provide context for figures within similar fields or who had intersecting careers.