Sylvester Stallone
Actor and screenwriter
American actor and screenwriter, creator of Rocky Balboa.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth7/6/1946
Country of OriginUnited States
Biography
He wrote the Rocky screenplay himself and insisted on the lead role against the studio's wishes. He learned to box for the film; even so, his character shaped the popular idea of boxing training more than any real fighter — the stair run and the meat-locker work became cultural shorthand.
Filmography
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