Sylvester
Stallone (born July 6, 1946) is an Academy Award nominated
American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. One of the
biggest box office draws in the world from the '70s to the early
'90s, Stallone is an international icon of machismo and Hollywood
action heroism. He is responsible for creating two characters who
have become a part of the American cultural lexicon: Rocky Balboa,
the no-name boxer who overcame all odds to become a champion, and
John Rambo, the courageous soldier who specialized in violent
rescues and revenge. During the 1980s, he enjoyed phenomenal
popularity and was one of the biggest movie stars in the world
with the Rocky and Rambo franchises. Stallone's culturally
influential films changed pop culture history and he has largely
enjoyed a career on the Hollywood A list for over 30 years.
Stallone's newest release is the fourth instalment of his other
successful movie franchise, Rambo, with the sequel being titled
simply Rambo. Asked in February 2008 which of the icons he would
rather be remembered for, Stallone said "it's a tough one,
but Rocky is my first baby, so Rocky." ... more
