Acting
Chyna
EN cinema · 104 credits
Born
27 December 1969
Died
20 April 2016 (aged 46)
Birthplace
Rochester, New York, USA
Also known as Chyna Doll · Just Joanie · Joanie Lee · Joan Laurer · جوانی لورر · Joan Marie Laurer
Chyna (born as Joan Marie Laurer) was an American professional wrestler, fitness model, bodybuilder, actress, adult actress, and television personality. Born in Rochester, New York, Chyna first rose to prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1997, where she was billed as "The Ninth Wonder of the World" (André the Giant was already billed as the eighth). A founding member of the stable D-Generation X as the promotion's first female enforcer, she held the WWF Intercontinental Championship twice and the WWF Women's Championship once. She was also the first woman to participate in the Royal Rumble match and King of the Ring tournament, in addition to becoming number one contender to the WWF Championship. She is considered one of the biggest stars of the Attitude Era. With singles victories over several prominent male wrestlers – including multiple-time world champions Triple H, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho and Jeff Jarrett – she left what WWE called "a lasting legacy as the most dominant female competitor of all time". After leaving the WWF in 2001, she wrestled sporadically, with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2002 and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2011. The latter was her final appearance in the ring. Outside of wrestling, Chyna appeared in Playboy magazine twice, plus numerous television shows and films. She was considered a sex symbol. In 2005, she was a cast member on VH1's The Surreal Life, which led to several other celebrity reality appearances on the network, including The Surreal Life: Fame Games in 2007 and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008. Chyna was also known for her tumultuous relationship with fellow wrestler Sean Waltman. In November 2007, she legally changed her name to Chyna and from early 2012 until mid-2015, she taught English in Japan. In 2019, Chyna was posthumously entered into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of D-Generation X, making her the first woman to be inducted as a part of a group or team.
Known for
Filmography
Nothing Better Than Parody 7
as (archive footage)
Nothing Better Than Parody 5
as (archive footage)
Superheroes 2
as (archive footage)
Vice Versa: Chyna
as Herself
WWE Liv Forever
as Chyna (archive footage)
Then, Now, Forever: The Evolution of WWE’s Women’s Division
as Self (archive footage)
White T
as Psychic
Avengers XXX: A Porn Parody
as She-Hulk
Losing Control
as Barb
Chyna Is Queen of the Ring
as Herself
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
as Chyna (archive footage)
YouShoot: Chyna
as Herself
TNA Sacrifice 2011
as Chyna
Another Night in China
as Herself
WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship
as Chyna (archive footage)
TKO
Actor
Trantasia
as Self
Cougar Club
as Teddy Archibald
1 Night in China
as Herself
WWE: Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hunter: Back in Force
as Brandy Rose
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
as Freeda
NJPW The Spiral
2002
NJPW The Spiral
as Joanie Lauer
Brown Sugar
as Woman at Party (uncredited)
Playboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstar
as Self (as Joanie Laurer)
Playboy: Joanie Laurer Nude
2001
Playboy: Joanie Laurer Nude
as Self (as Joanie Laurer)
WWF: Divas in Hedonism
as Herself
On the Line
as Chyna
Jewel Raider
Fight Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
WWE Rebellion 2000
as Chyna
WWE No Mercy 2000
as Chyna
WWE Unforgiven 2000
as Chyna
WWE Armageddon 2000
as Chyna
WWE King of the Ring 2000
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE SummerSlam 2000
as Chyna
WWE Judgment Day 2000
as Chyna (Valet)
Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion
as Ava Zurich
WWE Backlash 2000
as Chyna (Valet)
WWE No Way Out 2000
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Insurrextion 2000
as Chyna (Ringside)
Beyond the Mat
as Self
WWE Rebellion 1999
as Chyna
WWE Over the Edge
as Chyna
WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Unforgiven 1999
as Chyna
WWE Backlash: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE SummerSlam 1999
as Chyna
WWE WrestleMania XV
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Armageddon 1999
as Chyna
WWE No Mercy 1999
as Chyna
WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania XIV
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Capital Carnage
as Chyna
WWE SummerSlam 1998
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE King of the Ring 1998
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWF: D-Generation X
as Chyna
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Mayhem in Manchester
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania 13
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE King of the Ring 1997
as Chyna (Ringside)
WWE SummerSlam 1997
as Chyna
WWE One Night Only
as Chyna
