John Lanzo
Known for

Acting

Credits

4

Gender

Man

Birthday

14 Oct 1935

Day of death

8 Dec 2021 (86)

Place of birth

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Also known as
Blackjack Lanza
Jack Lanza
Joe Lanza

John Lanzo

Biography

John Mortl Lanzo was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Blackjack Lanza. Along with his long-term tag team partner, Blackjack Mulligan, Lanza was one-half of The Blackjacks: "black cowboy hat-wearing, cowboy boot-stomping, rugged hombres who drew money wherever they went". From the 1960s to 1980s, Lanza wrestled for promotions such as the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Association, and the World Wide Wrestling Federation, winning the AWA World Tag Team Championship, WWA World Tag Team Championship, and WWWF World Tag Team Championship alongside Mulligan. He is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2006WWE Hall of Fame 2006Himself
1994The Life And Times of Paul BoeschBlackjack Lanza
1983AWA Super SundayBlackjack Lanza
1983AWA Christmas Night 1983Blackjack Lanza (Interview)