Personal Info
Birth date
1969-12-27 (55 Years)
Day of death
2016-04-20
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Rochester, New York, USA
Also known as
Chyna Doll
Just Joanie
Joanie Lee
Joan Marie Laurer
Joan Laurer
Chyna
جوانی لورر
Chyna
Biography
Joan Marie Laurer (stage name Chyna) was a former American professional wrestler, actress, bodybuilder and pornographic film actress who was under contract to Vivid Entertainment. Chyna first rose to prominence upon debuting in the professional wrestling promotion WWE in 1997, where she performed under the ring name Chyna and was billed as the "Ninth Wonder of the World" (André the Giant was already billed as the eighth). A member of the stable D-Generation X, she held the WWE Intercontinental Championship (the first female wrestler to do so) and WWE Women's Championship, and was the first female wrestler to participate in the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring events. Since leaving the WWE in 2001, Chyna had wrestled sporadically, most notably with New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002 and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in 2011. Laurer had a strained relationship with her family. She last saw her mother at the age of sixteen, and she claimed that her father never got over her decision not to join the FBI. She also alleged that her father took out several student loans in her name and without her knowledge, leaving her with $40,000 in debt. On an episode of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008, Laurer claimed to have a bad relationship with all of her family members, including her siblings. In September 2010, Laurer was hospitalized after overdosing on sleeping medication. As of February 2015, Laurer had reestablished a good relationship with her mother; her father died in May 2014. Laurer taught English in Japan. On February 9, 2015, during a WWE Network podcast with Steve Austin, Triple H mentioned that Chyna deserved to be in the WWE Hall of Fame but that problems with children Googling her prohibited it. After being in contact with Vince Russo she claimed in an interview that Triple H had hit her, which he later called a false statement. Death On April 20, 2016, Laurer was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, California. She had been taking medication for anxiety and sleep deprivation. An official statement was posted to her Twitter account, saying "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero ... She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her."
Filmography
Raw
6.8
Overview:
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
7.801
Overview:
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.3rd Rock from the Sun
7.5
Overview:
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.Relic Hunter
6.7
Overview:
Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.The Tyra Banks Show
4.8
Overview:
The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010. The show featured many special guest stars which include Mike Epps, Cheryl Tiegs, Miley Cyrus, LL Cool J, Rihanna, Michael Rapaport, and Robbi Morgan.Pacific Blue
5.341
Overview:
Pacific Blue is an American crime drama series about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the USA Network, from March 2, 1996 to April 9, 2000, with a total of one hundred and one episodes. Often compared as "Baywatch on bikes," the series enjoyed a popular run among the Network's viewers, and was popular in France, Israel, Sweden, Bulgaria, Norway, Spain, Russia, Austria, Germany, Italy, South America, Canada, Denmark, Poland, and other foreign markets.WWE SmackDown
7.5
Overview:
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
9.5
Overview:
A collection of the greatest moments of the first 15 years of Monday Night Raw.Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion
3.3
Overview:
Set in San Diego, the movie follows the desperate acts of Bill Templer head of a covert defense agency perpetrating a terrifying fraud on the American public - involving the imminent invasion of aliens - by leaking to the press a satellite image of an alien armada poised to strike earth. As terror of an alien attack spreads, the President of the United States orders the launching of Peacemaker, a surveillance satellite retrofitted with a nuclear warhead. Templer's elaborate plot is threatened when police detective Kevin Anjanette discovers that the alien images were faked. To protect his scheme, Templer swiftly unleashes the lethal head of his security, Ava Zurich, onto Anjanette. But it's soon revealed that an alien force actually does exist and is poised to strike if Peacemaker is used. In order to protect mankind from total annihilation, Anjanette must race to abort the nuclear bomb that will trigger the alien attack.Losing Control
4.667
Overview:
A smart and original, quirky comedy about a female scientist who wants proof that her boyfriend is "the one."Fear Factor
5.7
Overview:
Competition reality series in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their fears while outpacing the competition.WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship
7.3
Overview:
It's a WWE Championship with a rich and storied history and the biggest names in sports entertainment have worn its gold on the road to immortality. The Intercontinental Championship traced its history back to the 1970's, and has been held by current and future Hall of Fame superstars, including The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Ultimate Warrior, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Mr. Perfect, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and so many more. Throughout the summer, fans will vote for their favorite Intercontinental Championship matches from each decade, with the top vote-getters being collected in this 3-DVD set.WWE Heat
5.1
Overview:
Feel the heat of the Attitude Era as WWE Superstars such as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock compete in exclusive matches.WWE Judgment Day 2000
7.8
Overview:
Judgment Day (2000) was the first annual Judgment Day PPV. It was presented by 3DO's Army Men: World War and took place on May 21, 2000 at the Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The main event was an Iron Man match for the WWF Championship and featured Triple H facing The Rock with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. Featured matches on the undercard included a double tables match featuring D-Generation X (Road Dogg and X-Pac) defeating The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von). The other featured match on the undercard was a Submission match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship between Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho, which Benoit won to retain the championship.Beyond the Mat
7.306
Overview:
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.Whose Line Is It Anyway?
7.824
Overview:
The show where everything's made up and the points don't matter. Not a talk show, not a sitcom, not a game show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a completely unique concept to network television. Four talented actors perform completely unrehearsed skits and games in front of a studio audience. Host Drew Carey sets the scene, with contributions from the audience, but the actors rely completely on their quick wit and improvisational skills. It's genuinely improvised, so anything can happen - and often does.Best Week Ever
5.6
Overview:
Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013. On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."WWE Judgment Day 2001
6.5
Overview:
Judgment Day (2001) was a professional PPV presented by RC Cola. It was the third such annual event and took place on May 20, 2001 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The main event was Steve Austin defending the WWF Championship against The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match. Two featured bouts were scheduled on the undercard. In a Chain match, Triple H defended the WWF Intercontinental Champion against challenger Kane. The other featured bout was a two out of three falls match, which saw Kurt Angle compete against Chris Benoit with Kurt Angle's Gold Medal on the line.Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
3.7
Overview:
Dr. Drew Pinsky uses his years of experience in the mental health and addiction treatment field to help stars face their substance use and get on the road to recovery.WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
10
Overview:
Smackdown! Tenth Anniversary was put together with the Best of SmackDown 1999 – 2009 counts down the 100 greatest moments in the show’s history.Out in the Ring
NYR
Overview:
A look at the lives of LGBTQ professional wrestlers past and present, and the history of LGBTQ representation in professional wrestling, told through a combination of archival footage and interviews with out performers, wrestling journalists and historians, friends and allies.TKO
7.5
Overview:
In the city where image is everything, the criminal underworld holds a fight tournament where legends are born, and the men who own them rule the streets.WWE Liv Forever
3.8
Overview:
In her own words, Liv Morgan navigates her emotional journey from struggling high school student to riotous WWE Superstar.WWE Backlash 2000
7.5
Overview:
Backlash 2000 took place on April 30, 2000 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C.. It was the second event under the Backlash chronology. The main event was a singles match for the WWF Championship with Shane McMahon as special guest referee, in which The Rock (aided by Stone Cold Steve Austin) faced Triple H. Featured matches on the undercard included Chris Benoit against Chris Jericho for the WWF Intercontinental Championship and a six-man Hardcore match for the WWF Hardcore Championship.Whose Line Is It Anyway?
7.6
Overview:
An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
9.3
Overview:
The temperature is rising as Kane faces The Undertaker in the first ever Inferno Match. Dude Love takes on Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. The New Age Outlaws face LOD 2000 and much more!WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
7.8
Overview:
Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Championship against Ken Shamrock. The Rock challenges Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Plus, see The Road Warriors challenge The New Age Outlaws for the WWF World Tag Team Championship, the final match in the tournament to determine the first ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, and more!Best Of Raw • Volume Six
NYR
Overview:
Featuring matches from May & June 1997! • Stone Cold Steve vs. Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart • Legion Of Doom vs. Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart & Brian Pillman • 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡! British Bulldog & Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels & Stone Cold Steve Austin • Ahmed Johnson vs. Faarooq • Shawn Michaels & Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Legion Of Doom • Undertaker vs. Sid • 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡! Goldust vs. British Bulldog • Sid vs. Owen Hart • Mankind vs. Brian Pillman • Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brian Pillman • Undertaker & Ahmed Johnson vs. 𝐍𝐄𝐖 Nation Of Domination • Mankind vs. British Bulldog • 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡! Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley & Owen Hart • Undertaker & Vader vs. 𝐍𝐄𝐖 Nation Of Domination • Ken Shamrock vs. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley • Legion Of Doom vs. 𝐍𝐄𝐖 Nation Of Domination • Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart.Celebrity Deathmatch
7.488
Overview:
Celebrity Deathmatch is a claymation television show that depicts celebrities against each other in a wrestling ring, almost always ending in the loser's gruesome death. It was known for its excessive amount of blood used in every match and exaggerated physical injuries. The series was created by Eric Fogel; with the pilots airing on MTV on January 1 & 25 1998. The initial series ran from May 14, 1998 to October 20, 2002, and lasted for a 75-episode run. There was one special that did not contribute to the final episode total, entitled "Celebrity Deathmatch Hits Germany", which aired on June 21, 2001. Professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin gave voice to his animated form as the guest commentator. Early in 2003, a film based on the series was announced by MTV to be in the making, but the project was canceled by the end of that year. In 2005, MTV2 announced the revival of the show as part of their "Sic 'Em Friday" programming block. Originally set to return in November 2005, the premiere was pushed back to June 10, 2006 as part of a new "Sic'emation" block with two other animated shows, Where My Dogs At and The Adventures of Chico and Guapo. The show's fifth season was produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios and the premiere drew over 2.5 million viewers, becoming MTV2's highest rated season premiere ever.WWE Capital Carnage
4
Overview:
From London, England it's Capital Carnage. Ken Shamrock defends the Intercontinental Title against Steve Blackman. L.O.D. 2000 battle The Headbangers. The Rock defends the WWE Championship against X-Pac. Triple H takes on Jeff Jarrett. The New Age Outlaws defend Tag Team Championship D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry and more.Acting
TBAWrestling with Chyna as Herself
2025I demoni dello sport (1 Episode) as Self
2024Nothing Better Than Parody 7 as (archive footage)
2023Superheroes 2 as (archive footage)
2023Nothing Better Than Parody 5 as (archive footage)
2022WWE This Is Awesome (1 Episode) as Chyna (archive footage)
2022Out in the Ring as Chyna
2021Vice Versa: Chyna as Herself
2021Biography: WWE Legends (2 Episodes) as Chyna
2020WWE Liv Forever as Chyna (archive footage)
2020The Rock's Most Electrifying Matches as Chyna
2020Vice Versa (1 Episode) as Self (archive footage)
2019WWE Hall of Fame 2019 as Chyna
2018Then, Now, Forever: The Evolution of WWE’s Women’s Division as Self (archive footage)
2015WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 1: Shots Fired as Chyna
2014WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions as Chyna
2013White T as Psychic
2013She-Hulk XXX: An Axel Braun Parody as She-Hulk
2012Chyna Is Queen of the Ring as Herself
2012Avengers XXX: A Porn Parody as She-Hulk
2012Losing Control as Barb
2012WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009 as Chyna (archive footage)
2011YouShoot: Chyna as Herself
2011Backdoor to Chyna as Self
2011TNA Sacrifice 2011 as Chyna
2009Another Night in China as Herself
2008WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship as Chyna (archive footage)
2008Reality Bites Back (1 Episode) as Unknown
2008Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (10 Episodes) as Self
2007WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary as Chyna
2007Trantasia as Self
2007TKO as Unknown
2007Cougar Club as Teddy Archibald
2007Illegal Aliens as Rex
2007Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy as Roxanne
2007The Surreal Life: Fame Games (10 Episodes) as Unknown
2006Midnight Money Madness (33 Episodes) as Unknown
2005The Tyra Banks Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler as Herself
20041 Night in China as Herself
2004WWE: Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004Best Week Ever (1 Episode) as Unknown
2003Hunter: Back in Force as Brandy Rose
2003The Surreal Life (11 Episodes) as Self
2003Alien Tracker as Ree
2002NJPW The Spiral as Unknown
2002Brown Sugar as Woman at Party (uncredited)
2002Frank McKlusky, C.I. as Freeda
2002Robot Wars Grand Champions (23 Episodes) as Unknown
2002Playboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstar as Self (as Joanie Laurer)
2001On the Line as Chyna
2001Tracker (2 Episodes) as Rhee (as Joanie Laurer)
2001WWF: Divas in Hedonism as Herself
2001Lita: It Just Feels Right as Chyna
2001WWE Tough Enough (2 Episodes) as Chyna
2001Fear Factor (1 Episode) as Unknown
2001WWE Judgment Day 2001 as Chyna
2001WWE WrestleMania X-Seven as Chyna
2001WWE Royal Rumble 2001 as Chyna
2001Gary & Mike (1 Episode) as Self (voice)
2001Playboy: Joanie Laurer Nude as Self (as Joanie Laurer)
2000WWE Armageddon 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE Rebellion 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE Survivor Series 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE No Mercy 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE Unforgiven 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE SummerSlam 2000 as Chyna
2000The Huntress (1 Episode) as Unknown
2000WWF Fully Loaded 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE King of the Ring 2000 as Chyna (Ringside)
2000WWE Judgment Day 2000 as Chyna (Valet)
2000WWE Insurrextion 2000 as Chyna (Ringside)
2000WWE Backlash 2000 as Chyna (Valet)
2000WWF: The Rock - The People's Champ as Herself
2000Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion as Ava Zurich
2000WWE WrestleMania 2000 as Chyna
2000WWE No Way Out 2000 as Chyna (Ringside)
2000WWE Royal Rumble 2000 as Chyna
1999WWE Armageddon 1999 as Chyna
1999WWF: It's Our Time as Chyna
1999Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked as Herself
1999WWE Survivor Series 1999 as Chyna
1999Beyond the Mat as Self
1999WWE No Mercy 1999 as Chyna
1999WWE Rebellion 1999 as Chyna
1999WWE Unforgiven 1999 as Chyna
1999Relic Hunter (1 Episode) as Natasha Tripova
1999WWE SummerSlam 1999 as Chyna
1999WWE Fully Loaded 1999 as Chyna
1999WWE King of the Ring 1999 as Chyna
1999Come Get Some: The Women of the WWF as Chyna
1999WWE Over the Edge as Chyna
1999WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999 as Chyna (Ringside)
1999WWE SmackDown (11, 4 Episode) as Chyna, Unknown
1999WWE Backlash: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1999WWE WrestleMania XV as Chyna (Ringside)
1999WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House as Chyna
1999WWE Royal Rumble 1999 as Chyna
1998WWE Capital Carnage as Chyna
1998WWF: The Rock - Know Your Role as Herself
1998WWE Judgment Day: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE SummerSlam 1998 as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWF: D-Generation X as Chyna
1998Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1 Episode) as Self
1998WWE Heat (357, 3 Episode) as Unknown, Chyna
1998WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE King of the Ring 1998 as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE Over the Edge: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1998Celebrity Deathmatch (1 Episode) as Unknown
1998WWE Unforgiven: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE Mayhem in Manchester as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE WrestleMania XIV as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House as Chyna (Ringside)
1998WWE Royal Rumble 1998 as Chyna (Ringside)
1997WWE D-Generation X: In Your House as Herself
1997WWE Badd Blood: In Your House as Chyna
1997WWE One Night Only as Chyna
1997WWE Ground Zero: In Your House as Chyna
1997WWE SummerSlam 1997 as Chyna
1997WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede as Chyna
1997Best Of Raw • Volume Six as Unknown
1997WWE King of the Ring 1997 as Chyna (Ringside)
1997WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell as Chyna (Ringside)
1997WWE WrestleMania 13 as Chyna (Ringside)
1996Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1 Episode) as Mary Jo Ponder
1996Pacific Blue (1 Episode) as Tonya Sweet
19963rd Rock from the Sun (3 Episodes) as Janice
1995MADtv (1 Episode) as Self
1993Raw (78, 2 Episode) as Chyna, Unknown
1988Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1 Episode) as Unknown
1973WWE Old School (1 Episode) as Chyna (Ringside)
Crew
2001Jewel Raider ... Fight Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator