Richard Lee Zumwalt, Jr. (September 24, 1951 - March 19, 2003) was a professional world champion arm-wrestler and actor. He is well known for playing the character of Bob 'Bull' Hurley in the 1987 Sylvester Stallone movie, Over the Top.Afterwards, he appeared in several movies in small roles, such as the 1988 film The Presidio and in 1990, he appeared in an episode of the TV series Night Court, and a small role in Batman Returns in 1992 as one of The Penguin's henchmen. He also co-starred as "Judge Mental" on the kids' gameshow Pictionary. In his later years, he became an active member in a clean and sober fellowship and spent a great deal of time and effort in service to others suffering from substance abuse.According to his ex-wife, he died on the morning of March 19, 2003 after suffering a major heart attack.
[on arm-wrestling] It's fascinating for me, but at the same time it's strictly business. I can shake a guy's hand, then try to rip his arm off a minute later. After it's over, we can both laugh about it.
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Won five world championship titles in arm wrestling.
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Toured with Cirque Du Soliel as the circus strongman in the show "Alegria"
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Served in the U.S. Army.
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Has a son, James and a daughter, Michelle Ordway.
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Has a brother, Mark.
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Father, Richard Lee Zumwalt and mother, Anna Mae Zumwalt.