Dave Hebner was an American actor and director who is best known for WWE Smackdown!, WWE Raw, and TNT wrestling. Born on May 17, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, he passed away on June 17, 2022.
Personal and Family Life
Dave Hebner was married to Rebeccca Hess on September 20, 1968, and they had two children together. He had a twin brother, Earl Hebner, who also worked in professional wrestling as a referee and later as a road agent. Dave was also the uncle of Brian Hebner, continuing the family’s connection to the wrestling world.
Death and Legacy
Dave Hebner died on June 17, 2022, in Mechanicsville, Virginia, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. His contributions to wrestling as both an actor and a behind-the-scenes director left a lasting impact on the industry. Fans and colleagues remember him fondly for his work and dedication to the sport.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History | 2011-08-23 | Himself |
| Hulkamania 3 | 1988-08-27 | Dave Hebner |
| TNA iMPACT! | 2004-06-04 | |
| Saturday Night’s Main Event | 1985-05-11 | |
| WWE SmackDown | 1999-04-29 | Dave Hebner |
| WWF Wrestling Challenge | 1986-09-07 | Dave Hebner |
| WWE Raw | 1993-01-11 | Dave Hebner |
| WWE Raw | 1993-01-11 | Dave Hebner (archive footage) |