In 1989, Terry Funk appeared as a bouncer in the movie "Road House" with Patrick Swayze. In 1999, Funk was featured in director Barry Blaustein's wrestling documentary "Beyond the Mat". His legendary toughness was attested to when cameramen followed him to a medical appointment, where he was told, by the doctor, that he should not even be able to walk without intense pain. He has also appeared in other movies such as "Road House", "Paradise Alley", "The Ringer", and "Over the Top". He released an autobiography, "Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore", in 2005.