About
Roderick George Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015), better known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, comedian and actor. In professional wrestling, Piper was best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) between 1984 and 2000. Although he was Canadian, because of his Scottish heritage he was billed as coming from Glasgow and was known for his signature kilt and bagpipe entrance music. Piper earned the nicknames "Rowdy" and "Hot Rod" by displaying his trademark "Scottish" short temper, spontaneity, and quick wit. According to The Daily Telegraph, he is "considered by many to be the greatest 'heel' (or villain) wrestler ever". One of wrestling's most recognizable stars, Piper headlined multiple PPV events, including the WWF and WCW's respective...
Known for
RawSeries • 1993
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries • 2005
WWE Friday Night SmackDownSeries • 1999
WWF SuperstarsSeries • 1986
Cold CaseSeries • 2003
WWF Wrestling ChallengeSeries • 1986
Highlander: The SeriesSeries • 1992
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995
TNA iMPACT!Series • 2004
WWE Saturday Night's Main EventSeries • 1985
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!Series • 1989
WWF All-Star WrestlingSeries • 1975
WWE Old SchoolSeries • 1973
Mid-Atlantic Championship WrestlingSeries • 1981
WCW Monday NitroSeries • 1995
Breaking InSeries • 2011
Biography: WWE LegendsSeries • 2021
Mr. McMahonSeries • 2024
Wrestlemania RewindSeries • 2014
They LiveMovie • 1988
WWE RivalriesSeries • 2014
Green Lantern: Emerald KnightsMovie • 2011
The HighwaymanSeries • 1987