Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone
- Born:
- July 6, 1946, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Screenwriter, Director, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City.
- Experienced complications during birth resulting in facial paralysis.
- Attended American College of Switzerland and studied drama at the University of Miami.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition for writing and starring in the film Rocky (1976).
- Rocky won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Starred in and directed several successful sequels in the Rocky and Rambo franchises.
- Established himself as a major action film star in the 1980s.
- Received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Creed (2015).
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Creed.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rocky | Rocky Balboa | Also Writer |
| 1982 | First Blood | John Rambo | Also Writer |
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | John Rambo | Also Writer |
| 2010 | The Expendables | Barney Ross | Also Writer, Director |
| 2015 | Creed | Rocky Balboa |
Legacy and Impact
Sylvester Stallone is recognized as one of the most iconic action stars in cinematic history. His portrayals of Rocky Balboa and John Rambo have become ingrained in popular culture. His efforts to tell his life story are also evidenced in the existence of the upcoming release of an autobiography sylvester stallone created.