[54], Stallone became a boxing promoter in the 1980s. A few years later, Stallone went to live with his mother and her second husband in Philadelphia. In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed that the case was under review. [112] In 2021, he voiced King Shark in the DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad. Loyal to his one and only friend, Rambo goes on a rescue mission to get Trautman out of Afghanistan, taking on Russian forces. Stallone had a difficult childhood. In 1977, Stallone was the third actor in cinema to be nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor. 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Stallone is the only actor in the history of American cinema to have starred in a box-office number-one film across six consecutive decades. This film was negatively received by both critics and audiences and became the lowest-grossing film in the series.[94]. The 8 episode series was created by Taylor Sheridan and Terence Winter and premiered on Paramount+. He went on to become one of the biggest action stars in the world, reprising his characters from Rocky and First Blood (1982) for several sequels. Stallone co-wrote and starred in F.I.S.T., Rhinestone, Over the Top, Cliffhanger, and Creed II. He then looks at the wine cooler and exclaims, "Stupid cheap studio! [24], After Stallone's request that his acting and life experiences be accepted in exchange for his remaining needed college credits to graduate, he was granted a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree by the president of the University of Miami in 1999. Stallone made his directorial debut and starred in the 1978 film Paradise Alley, a family drama in which he played one of three brothers who get involved in professional wrestling. He later told the publication that he was no longer involved. After the critical and box-office failure of the previous installment Rocky V, Stallone had decided to write, direct and star in a sixth installment which would be a more appropriate climax to the series. Age: 35 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 The Physique of Rambo; First Blood. [113], In 2022, Stallone starred in Samaritan, a dark interpretation of the superhero genre, from a script written by Bragi Schut. In 1983, Frank's song "Far from Over", for Staying Alive, reached the #10 U.S. hit. Stallone has continued to express his passion in directing a film on Edgar Allan Poe's life, a script he has been preparing for years. The television production slate includes Levon's Trade created by Chuck Dixon and a series adaptation of Charles Sailor's Second Son being written by Rob Williams. [99] Creed II was released in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 21, 2018. The film takes place in 1988, making Rambo 40 years old, the same as Stallone at the time of filming. He went behind the scenes for his next effort, Staying Alive (1983), which he wrote and directed. After the February 1994 birth, DNA tests confirmed he was not the father and Stallone ended his engagement to Dickinson. [121] Like the aforementioned he wrote and took on the leading role in the film. 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Rambo: First Blood Part II takes place in 1985,and begins with the character being released from prison by his former commanding officer Colonel Trautman (Richard Crenna), in order to go back to Vietnam on a top-secret mission to document (and rescue) captured U.S. POWs. That same year, Stallone introduced a new character to moviegoers John Rambo, a disenfranchised and troubled Vietnam vet in First Blood (1982). The ensemble cast also featured Jason Statham of The Transporter film series, mixed martial arts fighter Randy Couture and martial arts expert Jet Li. Rockys physique was born way back when Sylvester Stallone won the Oscar for Best Picture way back in 1976. The returning ensemble cast also added Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford. [86] The movie took US$34,825,135 in its opening weekend, going straight in at No. [3][4] He is also one of the most renowned physical culture icons in history. [119] Stallone also announced in early May 2020 that a sequel to 1993's Demolition Man is in the works: "I think it's coming. [48], Stallone occasionally attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, roles in different genres. [159], In late 2006, Stallone was interviewed by Pat Robertson from the CBN's The 700 Club. The film opened in 2,751 theaters on January 25, 2008, grossing US$6,490,000 on its opening day and US$18,200,000 over its opening weekend. Joining him in the film were fellow action stars Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Dolph Lundgren, as well as Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Eric Roberts, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and cameos by fellow '80s action icons Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The couple has three daughters, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet. In 1997, Stallone was cast against type as an overweight sheriff in the crime drama Cop Land in which he starred alongside Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta. This time he's fighting for his life. [39][40] Other possible inspirations for the film may have included Rocky Graziano's autobiography Somebody Up There Likes Me, and the movie of the same name. Stallone won a supporting actor Golden Globe for the part, receiving a standing ovation as he took the podium for his acceptance speech, and also garnered an Academy Award nomination. In 1954, his mother opened a women's gym called Barbella's. The book also contained many photographs of Stallone throughout the years as well as pictures of him performing exercises. [19], He was baptized Catholic. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty images) In 1982s First Blood, Sylvester Stallone inconceivably ingrained yet another iconic character into pop culture consciousness with Rambo. The story centers around Nathaniel Hunter, a professional tracker who is hired to hunt a half-human beast created as an experiment of a secret agency. Worldwide it grossed $127 million. [95] In 2018, he co-starred in Escape Plan 2: Hades with Dave Bautista which was released straight to home-video. The film lived up to the gory legacy of its predecessors. During the filming of Escape to Victory, he broke a finger trying to save a penalty kick from Pel. A nerve was severed in the accident, which also left him with slurred speech. 0. It is often said that his scene was deleted.[37]. into a parody of itself titled A Man Called Rainbo. For Rhinestone (1984), Stallone sang such songs as "Drinkenstein" as well as duets with his co-star, and actual country music star, Dolly Parton. Stallone's 48-year-old half-sister, Toni Ann Filiti, died of lung cancer on August 26, 2012. He has two sons from his first marriage and three daughters from his third marriage. Reflecting on his work in First Blood in a 2018 interview, Dennehy revealed an It's the loneliest apex predator', "Sylvester Stallone's Superhero Drama 'Samaritan' Lands at MGM", "Sylvester Stallone to Make Movie About Trump-Pardoned Boxer Jack Johnson", "Sylvester Stallone Confirms His Return to the MCU in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. [74] He was also attached to star and direct a film tentatively titled Rampart Scandal, which was to be about the murder of rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Additionally, a film centered around black ops troops, being written by retired Army Ranger Max Adams, is also in development. October 25, 2022. Rambo is one of the most popular characters in Hollywood history, similar to Stallone's other cultural phenomenon character, Rocky Balboa. 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Stallone was originally slated to direct before the appointment of Steven Caple Jr., in his feature film directorial debut. [70], In 1995, he played the title character (from the British comic book 2000 AD) in the science fiction action film Judge Dredd. "[122] He also stated that Rocky could be interpreted as the "conscious" and Rambo as the "unconscious" of the same character. The Sylvester Stallone Workout has changed over the years. Representatives for Stallone and Filiti's mother Jacqueline Stallone denied the allegations, accusing Filiti of blackmailing him and being a drug addict. [32] Stallone took odd jobs around this time, including being a cleaner at a zoo, and a movie theater usher; he was fired from the latter for scalping tickets. When Stallone was around five years old, his father moved the family to the Washington, D.C. area where he started his own beauty parlor chain. That year, Stallone co-wrote the book for the Broadway musical adaptation of Rocky. He sang "Too Close to Paradise" for Paradise Alley (1978), with the music provided by Bill Conti (who also collaborated with Stallone in prior years, having recorded the famous "Gonna Fly Now" theme for his Academy Award-nominated film, Rocky (1976) which was a U.S. No. Height: 6'1 (186 cm) Weight: 182 lbs (82 kg) Yeah, Rambo is kind of old-school, but I saw the movie the other day and that physique suits me. He also starred in the comedy Oscar (1991) as well as the futuristic action flick Demolition Man (1993), which co-starred Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. Stallone signed onto the film based on rumors that Schwarzenegger was interested in the lead. In addition to playing the lead, he wrote and directed Rambo (2008). For the Rhinestone soundtrack, he performed a song. The character is recognized worldwide and has become a staple of the action genre with no shortage of imitators. We strive for accuracy and fairness. [139] For a scene in Rocky IV, he told Dolph Lundgren, "Punch me as hard as you can in the chest." Set in 2008, Rambo would be 59 years old, once again the same as Stallone at the time of filming. Sylvester Stallone is 73 years old, and hes not trying to pretend Rambo is a [92][93] That year Stallone was credited as writer for the Jason Statham action film vehicle Homefront. Producer Irwin Winkler said "We're very high on it" and that negotiations are underway for Stallone to write and star in the feature. [90] As well as returning cast members from the first film, the ensemble cast also included Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris. Stallone lived in Maryland for years, staying with his father after his parents' divorce in 1957. The actor had some surprising things to say about the Rambo movies and how Stallone wrote, directed and took the lead role in the first installment of The Expendables films. The total domestic box office came to US$70.3million (and US$155.7million worldwide). [107] The plot centers around Rambo infiltrating a Mexican drug cartel to rescue a family friend's daughter. In 2008, Stallone endorsed John McCain for that year's presidential election. His performance in Rocky Balboa has been praised and garnered mostly positive reviews. Actor Mel Gibson rose to fame as the star of the 'Mad Max' and 'Lethal Weapon' film series and later earned acclaim as the director of 'Braveheart,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and 'Hacksaw Ridge,' among other features. [17] On March 24, 1975, Stallone saw the Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight. The film would form part of his multi-picture deal with Cannon Films and was to co-star Christopher Reeve and be directed by Menahem Golan. )", "Jaime King Joins Sylvester Stallone in 'Escape Plan 3' (Exclusive)", "Drago Confirmed for Creed II as Stallone Finishes Script", "John G. 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In 1988 Rambo returned with Rambo III, this time directed by Peter MacDonald (Legionnaire). Stallone turned down the lead male role in Romancing the Stone in order to make Rhinestone instead, a decision he later regretted.[50]. 1 in the US box office. Sylvester Stallone was 60 in Rambo It's looking fantastic. [59] which was a success in the US, grossing US$84million, and worldwide, grossing US$171million. In 2015, Stallone reprised his role as Rocky Balboa in a spin-off-sequel film, Creed, which focused on Adonis "Donnie" Creed, the son of his deceased friend/rival, Apollo Creed, becoming a professional boxer, played by Michael B. Jordan. [126] The last time Stallone sang in a film was in Grudge Match (2013) when he and Robert De Niro performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" together.[127]. There he attended a special high school for troubled youth. Stallone is hardly visible in his two appearances. The film went on to earn 10 Academy Award nominations, including nods for best actor, director and picture. He is also supposedly in Mandingo. [136][137], He was a close friend of Joe Spinell. [16][17] This caused paralysis of the lower left side of his face (including parts of his lip, tongue, and chin), an accident which gave him his signature snarling look and slurred speech. He was paid US$200 for two days' work. First Blood is one of Sylvester Stallone's best movies. The film was a commercial and critical failure. [91] Also in 2013, he starred in the action thriller Escape Plan, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Caviezel, and in the sports comedy drama Grudge Match alongside Robert De Niro, harkening back to the Rocky franchise. "Rocky meets a young, angry person who got stuck in this country when he comes to see his sister. [148][149][144], In 2016, a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was published stating that Stallone was accused of sexual assault by a 16-year-old girl while he was shooting a film in Las Vegas in 1986. His trademark droopy visage was the result of a forceps accident at the time of his birth. They had two sons, Sage Moonblood Stallone (19762012), who died of heart disease at age 36, and Seargeoh (born 1979), who was diagnosed with autism at an early age. Related: Rambo 6 Would Risk Killing What Makes The Character Special. Stallone was also 37 years old at the time of production. Early the following year, he announced the pending arrival of Creed 2 via an Instagram photo that featured Rocky's protg and another old rival, Dolph Lundgren's Ivan Drago. Next: Why Stallone Bringing Back Rambo Was Harder Than Rocky. Stallone refused to sell unless he played the lead characterand, eventually, after a substantial budget cut to compromise, it was agreed he could be the star. The last chapter of the series (so far) was 2019's Rambo: Last Blood, directed by Adrian Grunberg (Get The Gringo). The Expendables 2 was released August 17, 2012; the sequel received a positive critical reception of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes,[89] as opposed to the original's 41%. [20] His father moved the family to Washington, D.C., in the early 1950s to open a beauty school. He later said, "Next thing I know, I was in intensive care at St. John's Hospital for four days. Rambo: First Blood Turns 40. by Peter Suciu. University of Miami, American College in Switzerland. The story of Rocky Balboa, the quintessential underdog, also struck a chord with moviegoers and earned the film more than $117 million at the box office. [36] Stallone, around mid-1973, achieved his first proper starring role, in the independent film No Place to Hide, playing a man who is associated with a New York-based urban terrorist movement, with a jewelry-seller as his love interest. His Italian father was born in Gioia del Colle, Apulia, Italy and moved to the U.S. in the 1930s,[9][10] while his American mother is of French (Breton) and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Staying Alive was universally panned by film critics. The film was re-cut and retitled Rebel years later, this second version featuring Stallone as its star. That same year he also made a guest appearance in two episodes of the television series Las Vegas. This was the only film Stallone directed that he did not star in. All three of Sylvester Stallone's daughters", "They were married 25 years. Trying to branch out as an actor, Stallone starred opposite Dolly Parton in the comedy Rhinestone (1984). Stallone's film Rocky was inducted into the National Film Registry, and had its props placed in the Smithsonian Museum. These include Cobra, Tango and Cash, Cliffhanger, the better received Demolition Man, and The Specialist. The news drew a strong response from Stallone's attorney, Martin Singer, who insisted that the alleged victim was involved in a consensual relationship with his client. John Rambo was created by author David Morrell in his 1972 novel First Blood, which was later adapted into the 1982 film of the same name. Both he and his younger brother, Frank, were adversely affected by their parents hostile relationship, which later ended in divorce. Rambo: Last Blood is the latest entry in the franchise and potentially the last of the series. Another effort, Shade (2004), came and went without much notice. The Expendables 2premiered in August 2012 and reached the No. [44][45] Overall, the film grossed nearly $65 million in the US box office against its $22 million budget. Stallone made his first public appearance after his son's death in August 2012, on Good Morning America. As one Entertainment Weekly critic described it, the film is up to its boot tops in numbing violence. Still, Rambo was able to attract enough moviegoers to bring in $42.7 million at the box office. Stallone met former Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu to develop his character's appearance for the films Rocky IV, just as if he were preparing for the Mr. Olympia competition. It would be two decades before Rambo returned to the big screen inJohn Rambo aka Rambo IV. 1 spot at the box office, bringing in nearly $28.6 million over its opening weekend. Stallone partnered with a beverage company producing an upscale bottled water brand called Sly Water.[83]. Stallone also said there are "ongoing discussions" about a Rocky prequel television series, which he hopes will land on a streaming service and the series will likely follow a young Rocky Balboa as a professional boxing hopeful. [114], In November 2022, Stallone made his streaming television debut in Tulsa King, in which he plays a Mafia boss. In May 1997, Stallone and Jennifer Flavin married. He left school before completing his degree to move to New York City to pursue an acting career. With Sylvester Stallone in the title role, John Rambo is a disenfranchised veteran of the Vietnam War who finds himself a stranger in his own country in the wake of that controversial and tragic conflict. "[140][141] While filming a fight scene with Steve Austin for The Expendables, he broke his neck, which required the insertion of a metal plate. That same year, he starred in the thriller Nighthawks, in which he plays a New York city cop who plays a cat-and-mouse game with a foreign terrorist, played by Rutger Hauer. He returned to the United States to study as a drama major at the University of Miami, from 1967 to 1969. The documentary features Stallone narrating behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film.[104]. I think it's important to get back and start reliving your life. 3.[117]. Returning to the film that made him famous, Stallone wrote, directed and starred in Rocky II (1979). [71], That year, he also appeared in the thriller Assassins with Julianne Moore and Antonio Banderas. While he waited for his acting career to take off, Stallone worked all sorts of jobs to make ends meet. Stallone denied the claim. He then wrote, co-produced and starred in the car-racing drama Driven (2001). and the surrounding Los Angeles Police Department corruption scandal. The film opened with the biggest weekend for a musical film ever (at the time) with a gross of $12,146,143 from 1,660 screens. Stallone maintains a relationship with his brother Frank who contributed the theme songs to Rambo: First Blood Part II, and Staying Alive. [56], Stallone next appeared in John Landis' period comedy Oscar which was both a critical and box-office failure. The Rambo franchise consists of five films from 1982 through 2019, with Sylvester Stallone playing the character at various ages throughout. Rocky faced stiff competition in the best picture category from such films as Taxi Driver, All the Presidents Menand Network, but it proved to be the small film with a powerful punch and nabbed the coveted Oscar. When former Green [30] The film was released several years later as Italian Stallion, in order to cash in on Stallone's newfound fame (the new title was taken from Stallone's nickname since Rocky). Susan Sarandon is an Academy Award-winning American film actress known for roles in films like 'Bull Durham,' 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Dead Man Walking.'. In my opinion, this is a really That meant two workouts a day, six days a week. 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Sylvester Stallone: 39: 76: No: Richard Crenna: 59: Would've been 96: In 2003-01-17 (age 76) [100][101], On July 23, 2019, in an interview with Variety, Stallone said that a Rocky sequel and prequel are in development. Sylvester Stallone Most Recent Mike Hodges, Get Carter and Flash Gordon director, dies at 90 The British director and screenwriter died at his home in Dorset on Dec. 17. The deal expired in February 2000 without him making any films, however, so he received no payment. He cleaned up the lions cages at the Central Park Zoo, ushered at a movie theater and even made an appearance in an adult film called TheParty at Kitty and Stud's (1970). Philadelphia has a statue of his character Rocky placed permanently near the museum, and he was voted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. In preparation for these roles, Stallone embarked upon a vigorous training regimen, which often meant six days a week in the gym and further sit-ups in the evenings. After a brief 1995 engagement with model Angie Everhart, he and Flavin rekindled their relationship. First Blood is one of Sylvester Stallone's best movies. Stallone who is still in incredible shape at 71 years old is currently gearing up to step into the blood-soaked shoes of John Rambo once again . Stallone's career declined considerably after his subsequent films Driven (2001), Avenging Angelo (2002) and D-Tox (2002) were also critical and commercial failures. [77] In August, Stallone released his book Sly Moves which claimed to be a guide to fitness and nutrition as well as a candid insight into his life and works from his own perspective. [151] Stallone's ex-wife, Brigitte Nielsen, later came to his defense, saying that she was with him at the time of the alleged assault. The sequel became a major success,[17] grossing US$200million. Stallone directed, starred and wrote in Paradise Alley. First Blood First Blood 40 years old This time he's fighting for his life. First, he attended the American College in Switzerland, where he studied drama. In 2015, Stallone returned to the Rocky series with Creed, that serve as spin-off films focusing on Adonis "Donnie" Creed played by Michael B. Jordan, the son of the ill-fated boxer Apollo Creed, to whom the long-retired Rocky is a mentor. Coming in at number two on our list of the top Sylvester Stallone movies is First Blood.. [132] In August 19, 2022, Palm Beach County records showed that after 25 years of marriage, Jennifer Flavin had filed for "dissolution of marriage and other relief. Later, he rediscovered his childhood faith, when his daughter was born ill in 1996, and he again became a strict Catholic. Updated! [146] In a court hearing on May 15, 2007, Stallone pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing a controlled substance. At the time of Rambo: Last Blood, Rambo would be 72 years old, once again the same age as Stallone in real life. One of the hardest-working Hollywood actors, Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in countless films, including 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Jurassic Park' and the 'Star Wars' and Marvel superhero franchises. Alan Rickman is best known for portraying memorable villains in films like 'Die Hard' and the 'Harry Potter' film series. Stallone's John Rambo has mercilessly taken on swathes of vicious enemies over the years, but exactly how old is Rambo in every franchise movie? Stallone then tried to revive another successful franchise by stepping into the shoes of his troubled Vietnam veteran for Rambo: Last Blood (2019). The song was first performed by singer and younger brother, Frank, who had a small role in the original Rocky. This was poorly received by critics and was a box-office failure. [79] That year, the development Death Wish remake began, when Stallone announced that he would be directing and starring in a remake of the 1974 film. [87] In summer 2010, Brazilian company O2 Filmes released a statement saying it was still owed more than US$2million for its work on the film. https://www.biography.com/actor/sylvester-stallone. Reprising the role brought Stallone praise, and his first Golden Globe award for the first Creed, as well as a third Oscar nomination, having been first nominated for the same role 40 years prior. Stallone wrote and starred in all of six Rocky films, while taking on the task of directing in four of the sequels. In 1977, at the 49th Academy Awards, Rocky was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay nominations for Stallone. He led his country's response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and initiated the Iraq War in 2003. George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. Thrice married, Stallone is currently wed to former model Jennifer Flavin. [88] In 2011, Stallone provided the voice of a lion in Kevin James' comedy Zookeeper. [123], Stallone has occasionally sung in his films. The project was announced after Stallone's instrumental involvement in helping get Johnson a posthumous pardon from US President Donald Trump. [131] His daughters were chosen to share the role of Golden Globe Ambassador at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff became interested and offered Stallone US$350,000 for the rights, but they had their own casting ideas for the lead role, including Robert Redford and Burt Reynolds. He made a series of forgettable films, including Judge Dredd (1995) and Daylight (1996). Stallone est de Brest mme! The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Fans turned out in droves to see Rockys final fight, which earned more than $70 million at the domestic box office and an additional $85 million in foreign sales. They had a falling out during the shooting of their final collaboration Nighthawks (1982). In 2017, Stallone appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. The film was critically well-received and was a modest success at the box office, earning $63 million on a $15 million budget, and Stallone's performance earned him the Stockholm International Film Festival Best Actor Award. "[133] [134] On September 23, 2022, the couple reconciled.[135]. [52], In 1987, he starred in the family drama Over the Top as a struggling trucker who tries to make amends with his estranged son and enters an arm wrestling competition. [11][12][13][14][15] His younger brother is actor and musician Frank Stallone. Related: Stallones Rambo Prequel Idea Would Lose What Makes The Character Great. That year, Stallone also inducted professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who appeared in Rocky III as a wrestler named Thunderlips, into the WWE Hall of Fame; Stallone was also the person who offered Hogan the cameo in Rocky III. [96] In July, Stallone announced that he had finished a script for a sequel to Creed, with a plot including the return of Ivan Drago from Rocky IV. [147], In 2013, it was reported that Stallone paid a $2 million lump-sum settlement alongside a monthly amount and a trust for psychiatric and medical expenses to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in 1987. [152], In November 2017, a woman accused Stallone of sexually assaulting her at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s. The 75-year-old actor wants to get rid of the iconic items because hes planning to move to a new home, said Martin Nolan, executive director at Juliens. "[72], In 1996, he starred in the disaster film Daylight as a disgraced former emergency services chief who attempts to rescue survivors of an underground tunnel explosion. [163] He has also donated to the Democratic National Committee and to Democrats Joe Biden and Chris Dodd. 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