You probably remember the video. It was 2015, and a 6'7" guy with long hair and a physique that looked carved from granite basically broke the internet by putting his hair into a bun. It was simple. It was viral. But honestly, most "Instagram famous" people vanish after their fifteen minutes are up. Brock O’Hurn didn't do that. Instead, he parlayed a viral moment into a legitimate, decade-long career in Hollywood that most people—even his fans—don't fully track.
When you look at Brock O’Hurn movies and TV shows, you aren't just looking at a list of "big guy" cameos. Sure, he plays the "Super Hot Warrior Man" in Euphoria (yes, that was him in Kat’s fan-fiction sequence), but he’s also been a recurring player for industry titans like Tyler Perry and has recently dipped his toes into gritty Westerns and prestige comedies. He’s managed to stay relevant in an industry that usually eats influencers for breakfast.
The Tyler Perry Connection: Where It All Started
A lot of people think Brock just walked onto a movie set and started acting. That's not exactly how it went. Tyler Perry, who has a legendary eye for untapped talent, saw something in O'Hurn early on. He didn't just give him a walk-on role; he put him in a leading TV spot.
In 2016, Brock landed the role of Brody Allen in Too Close to Home. It was TLC’s first-ever scripted series. The show was a soapy, dramatic mess in the best way possible, centered around a woman returning to her trailer-park roots after a political scandal. Brock played the "boy next door" (if the boy next door was a giant), and it proved he could handle a script, not just a camera lens.
Then came the Madea era. If you’ve seen Boo! A Madea Halloween or the sequel Boo 2!, you’ve seen Brock. He played "Horse," the shirtless frat boy. It wasn't Shakespeare, but it was a massive box office hit. Specifically, those two movies combined for over $120 million at the domestic box office. For a guy who started on Instagram, those are serious numbers.
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Moving Into Horror and Independent Film
By 2021, O'Hurn started looking for projects where he could be more than just the "muscle." He took a lead role in The Resort, a horror film directed by Taylor Chien.
The production of The Resort is actually more interesting than the movie itself. They filmed at an actual abandoned resort in Hawaii that was scheduled for demolition. Brock has talked in interviews about how creepy the set was, especially since they were filming in the middle of the night on what locals claimed were ancient burial grounds. He played Chris, a guy trying to help his girlfriend find inspiration for a paranormal book. It was his first real "leading man" test in a feature-length horror setting.
Key Film Credits You Might Have Missed
- The Trainer (2024): A more recent project directed by Tony Kaye (the guy who did American History X). This is a massive shift in tone for him.
- Desperate Riders (2022): Brock played Thatch in this Western. It’s a classic "outlaw and hero" story, and honestly, the rugged Western aesthetic fits him way better than a frat house ever did.
- The Slumber Party (2023): A Disney original movie where he played Sean. It’s lighthearted, showing he’s not afraid to lean into the "gentle giant" trope.
Why The Righteous Gemstones and Euphoria Matter
If you want to see how Brock O’Hurn is perceived in "Prestige TV," look at his work with HBO. It’s fascinating. In The Righteous Gemstones, he plays Torsten, one of the hulking, Swedish-inspired bodyguards/muscle for the Lissons. He’s part of this weird, hyper-masculine entourage that fits perfectly into the show's satirical take on mega-churches.
And then there’s Euphoria.
In Season 1, Episode 3 ("Made You Look"), he appears as the "Super Hot Warrior Man." It’s a brief, stylized role inside a character's imagination, but it’s iconic. It shows that showrunners like Sam Levinson recognize his specific "look" as a cultural touchstone. He represents a certain kind of modern masculine fantasy that the show loves to deconstruct.
Breaking Down the 2026 Landscape
As we sit here in 2026, Brock's filmography is becoming more diverse. He’s moved away from just being "the man bun guy" and into a space where he’s a reliable character actor for specific roles. He recently appeared in History of the World, Part II, playing—wait for it—"White Jesus" and "Swole Mel Brooks." It’s a total pivot into comedy that most people didn't see coming.
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He also had a stint on Young Rock as the legendary Hulk Hogan. If you’re 6'7" and jacked, you’re basically born to play 80s-era wrestlers, and he nailed the physicality of it.
A Quick Look at the TV Roles
- Young Rock: Hulk Hogan (The ultimate "casting is destiny" moment).
- Platonic: Played "Koslo" in the Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne comedy.
- The Real Bros of Simi Valley: Played "Keto." This show is a parody of reality TV, and Brock fits the "Simi Valley" vibe almost too well.
What's Next for Brock?
Honestly, the move for Brock O’Hurn now seems to be production. He’s founded companies like Outlaw Logic Pictures. He’s realized that in Hollywood, you eventually have to own the stories you’re in, or you’ll be typecast as "Bodyguard #2" for the rest of your life.
If you're looking to catch up on his work, don't expect him to be the next Daniel Day-Lewis. He knows his lane. He’s an action-oriented, physically imposing actor who has surprisingly good comedic timing. Whether he’s hunting ghosts in a haunted Hawaiian resort or getting yelled at by Madea, he’s consistently working.
Actionable Insights for Fans:
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- For the Horror Fans: Check out The Resort on streaming. It’s a quick 75-minute watch and gives a good look at his leading-man potential.
- For the Comedy Lovers: Watch his episodes of The Righteous Gemstones (Season 2) and History of the World, Part II. His comedic timing is actually his most underrated trait.
- For the Soap Fans: If you can find Too Close to Home on VOD, it's a fascinating look at his very first major acting gig.
Brock O'Hurn has officially outlived his viral fame. He’s a working actor in a town where that's the hardest thing to be. He’s built a filmography that spans from Tyler Perry comedies to HBO prestige dramas, and he's doing it by leaning into exactly who he is.