Bret Hart

:This article refers to the professional wrestler. For the American author, see Bret Harte.

Outside wrestling

From 1995 to 1996 Hart appeared in the Lonesome Dove television series as Luther Root. He has made numerous televised appearances since, including a guest spot on The Simpsons in 1997 and a stint playing the genie in a theatrical production of Aladdin in 2004.

Related Topics:
1995 - 1996 - Lonesome Dove - The Simpsons - 1997 - Genie - Aladdin - 2004

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In the late 1990s, Bret was briefly considered to play Batman (see Batman Begins, trivia).

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In 2002, Hart suffered a stroke after falling off his bicycle. He has made a remarkable recovery from the stroke. He currently writes a column for the Calgary Sun newspaper and is working on his three-volume autobiography.

Related Topics:
2002 - Stroke - Calgary Sun

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In 2004, Hart was chosen as one of the Greatest Canadians, coming in at number thirty-nine. He was also the advocate for Don Cherry during the televised portion of the competition.

Related Topics:
2004 - The Greatest Canadians - Don Cherry

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The Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League take their nickname and colours from Hart, who was a part-owner.

Related Topics:
Calgary Hitmen - Western Hockey League

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