Kevin Von Erich — The Iron Claw Character Profile

About Kevin Von Erich

Current Texas Heavyweight Champion and central protagonist of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty. He navigates career triumphs, personal tragedies, and family superstitions while balancing his roles as a wrestler, husband, and father. Ultimately takes over WCCW, later sells it, and finds peace with his sons.

Kevin Von Erich — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Kevin Von Erich

Education

University of North Texas

Occupation

professional wrestler, American football player

Kevin Von Erich's Known Relations

• Marshall Von Erich — Child
• Ross Von Erich — Child
• Fritz Von Erich — Father
• Lacey Von Erich — Relative
• Chris Von Erich — Sibling
• David Von Erich — Sibling
• Kerry Von Erich — Sibling
• Mike Von Erich — Sibling

Character Facts

Played by

Zac Efron

Appears in

The Iron Claw (2023)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Iron Claw

• Kerry Von Erich (Jeremy Allen White)
• David Von Erich (Harris Dickinson)
• Mike Von Erich (Stanley Simons)
• Ring Announcer (Scott Innes)
• Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany)
• Doris Von Erich (Maura Tierney)
• Olympic Coach (Michael Papajohn)
• Doctor (Jim Gleason)
• The Sheik Ed Farhat (Chavo Guerrero Jr.)
• Sound Man (Jullian Dulce Vida)
• Pam Adkisson (Lily James)
• Bill Mercer (Michael Harney)