Stallone- A Legend

The Hero Of Heroes, Sylvester Stallone /Rambo /Rocky you can call him whatever you want! 

At a glance: An Italian Stallion, Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone is a legendary Hollywood actor, screen writer and film director.  Born on July 6, 1946, in New York’s gritty Hells Kitchen, the young Stallone attended the American College of Switzerland and the University of Miami, eventually obtaining a B.A degree.

In Hollywood: We all know him very well, especially by the name of “John Rambo”. He is famous for his action roles al around the globe. Two best characters are the boxer Rocky Balboa and soldier John Rambo. Initially, he struggled as a junior artist in films such as The Party at Kitty and Stud’s (1970).

1970-1975 Early Film Roles: In 1970, Stallone appeared in the film No Place to Hide. Rambo. Again starring Stallone, this self-parody was directed by David Casci and Produced by JEFFREY HILTON. A Man Called… RAMBO won “Silver Awards” at Chicago International Film Festival.

Success with Rocky: Rocky (1976) became the stuff of cinematic legends, scoring ten Academy Award nominators, winning the Best Picture Award. Full credit was deserved by Stallone, he was well supported by tremendous acting from Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith & Burt Young, and director John G. Avildsen gave the film an emotive appeal from start to end. The second part for the “Italian Stallion” wasn’t as successful as the “Rocky”, however, it still produced strong box office.

More Rocky, Rambo, and additional Roles: In 1979 he wrote, directed and starred in the sequel to his 1976 hit: Rocky 2. Stallone launched another major franchise success, starring as Vietnam veteran John Rambo, in the action-war film First Blood. Two Rambo sequels, Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985) and Rambo 3 (1988) which was based on Soviet-Afghan War, followed were also box office hits.

In 2005: Stallone also induced wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who appeared in Rocky 3 as a wrestler named Thunder-lips, into the WWE Hall Of Fame.

Revisiting Rocky and Rambo: Stallone made a comeback in 2006 with Rocky series, Rocky Balboa, which a critical hit. After the critical hit of Rocky Balboa, her came up with another successful movie franchise is titled simply Rambo.

2010 Onwards: The Expendables was Stallone’s big success of 2010. Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the movie. Along with fellow action stars Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Dolph Lundgren, as well as Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Eric Roberts, & Stone Cold Steve Austin (WWE Superstar), and ‘80s action icons Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Expendables 2 has also brought prolific results in Stallone’s career, as Jean-Claude Van Damme was a part of it given a role of Villain in the movie.

Personal Life: Stallone has been married 3 times and has 5 children. Although his childhood was traumatic, but due to his luck and hard work Stallone found himself on Hollywood’s A-list, a position he has largely upheld over the years. He is one of the best body builders, had a workout with Arnold and Jean-Claude Van Damme. 

As An Inspiration: He worked hard with great determination, and not only made his career successful but he also motivated a lot of people through his movies including me. I’m one of his biggest fans! People get inspiration of doing something adventurous, getting into hardships, learning the ways to do something different from others. He also gives the message of help, struggle, hard work and fighting for truth & humanity. He is a role model for me.    

                                      Live For Nothing, Die for Something~ Stallone