Overview
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Rambo Franchise
Other Notable Films and Roles
Business Ventures and Other Interests
Television Career
Overview and main events
The Expendables Franchise
Breakthrough and Success with Rocky
Personal Life and Relationships
Early Career in Film
Awards and Recognition
Early Life and Education
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Sylvester Stallone
Overview and main events
Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone, born July 6, 1946, is an American actor, screenwriter, and director who has left an indelible mark on the film industry. Known for his iconic roles in the 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' franchises, Stallone has become a legend in the action genre, earning numerous accolades and nominations throughout his career.
July 6, 1946
Birth
Sylvester Stallone was born in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City's Manhattan borough. His birth was complicated by the use of forceps, which damaged a facial nerve, resulting in a droopy left eyelid and a speech impediment.
1957
Parents' Divorce
Stallone's parents, Francesco 'Frank' Stallone Sr. and Jacqueline 'Jackie' Stallone, divorced. He initially stayed with his father but later joined his mother in Philadelphia at the age of 15.
1969
Move to New York City
Stallone moved to New York City to pursue an acting career after attending the American College of Switzerland and the University of Miami. He struggled to find work, taking on various minor and supporting roles.
1970
Screen Debut
Stallone made his screen debut in the adult film 'The Party at Kitty and Stud's' (later renamed 'The Italian Stallion'). He continued to appear in uncredited roles in films like Woody Allen's 'Bananas' and 'Klute'.
1974
Notable Role in 'The Lords of Flatbush'
Stallone had his second starring role in the film 'The Lords of Flatbush', a dramedy about Brooklyn teenagers in the 1950s. This marked one of his early significant roles before his breakthrough.
1976
Breakthrough with 'Rocky'
Stallone achieved his greatest critical and commercial success with the film 'Rocky', which he wrote and starred in as the boxer Rocky Balboa. The film was the highest-grossing movie of 1976 and earned Stallone Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
1982
Introduction of John Rambo in 'First Blood'
Stallone portrayed the PTSD-plagued soldier John Rambo in 'First Blood', a role he would play across five 'Rambo' films. This character solidified his status as an A-list action star.
1984
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Stallone received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
2010
Launch of 'The Expendables' Franchise
Stallone starred in and co-wrote 'The Expendables', a film that launched a successful franchise and marked his return to high-profile action roles alongside other action stars like Jason Statham and Bruce Willis.
2015
Critical Acclaim for 'Creed'
Stallone returned to the 'Rocky' franchise with 'Creed', where he played a retired Rocky Balboa mentoring Apollo Creed's son. The film brought him widespread praise, a Golden Globe Award, and his third Academy Award nomination.
2022
Role in 'Tulsa King'
Stallone began starring in the Paramount+ crime series 'Tulsa King', playing a mafia boss who attempts to rebuild his empire after being released from prison.
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