Sylvester Stallone
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[speaking of his life with a wife and three daughters] Living in a house where you are the only man is a little like being the only guy left at The Alamo. They just rule. Even our dogs are female. So there is no chance.
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Birthdate :July 6, 1946
Location :New York City , New York
Country :United States
Sign : Cancer
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Job :actors
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1950
In the 1950s he and his brother Frank Stallone lived in Philadelphia with their mother Jackie Stallone for approximately two years and attended Notre Dame Academy, a private Catholic school on Rittenhouse Square in center city (no longer there). It is the same school that John Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore had once attended.1960
Moved to Philadelphia in the early 1960s, living in Frankford and Rittenhouse Square. He went to Lincoln High School but never completed 10th grade. In 1963 he enrolled in the Devereux Manor High School in Berwyn, Chester County, a school for emotionally troubled youths.1970
Was 23 years old when he got his first starring role in the porno The Party at Kitty and Stud's (which was re-released and renamed "The Italian Stallion" after his success with Rocky ), in which he played the role of Stud The Italian Stallion. He was paid $200 to play the sex-craved gigolo and appeared in almost every scene nude.1970
Was 23 years old when he got his first starring role in the porno The Party at Kitty and Stud's (1970) (which was re-released and renamed "The Italian Stallion" after his success with Rocky (1976)), in which he played the role of Stud The Italian Stallion. He was paid $200 to play the sex-craved gigolo and appeared in almost every scene nude.1972
In 1971 he auditioned for a small part in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather but didn't get it. He decided he might have better luck as a writer. He wrote the screenplay for the modestly successful The Lord's of Flatbush and had a featured role in the film.1972
In 1971 he auditioned for a small part in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972) but didn't get it. He decided he might have better luck as a writer. He wrote the screenplay for the modestly successful The Lord's of Flatbush (1974) and had a featured role in the film.1976
Rocky is ranked #4 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time.1976
Was said to have only $106 in his bank account at the time the Rocky project was given the green light by producer Irwin Winkler.1976
Stallone has never recaptured the critical success he won initially after Rocky , when Roger Ebert said he could be the next Marlon Brando. He has been nominated a record 30 times for the Golden Raspberry Awards, usually in the "Worst Actor" category, and has won 10 times. The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation awarded him a special "Worst Actor of the Century" award in 2000.1976
A noted fan of cigar smoking, he quit smoking cigarettes while filming Rocky when he was thirty after he found himself getting out of breath in the ring.1976
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1976" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 28.1976
According to Anthony Holden's "Behind the Oscar" (New York: Simon & Shuster, 1993), the great Frank Capra was enlisted in the Oscar campaign for the original Rocky . Capra was quoted as saying, "I think it's the best picture in the last ten years. It's got my vote for the Oscars all the way down the line."1976
A noted fan of cigar smoking, he quit smoking cigarettes while filming Rocky (1976) when he was thirty after he found himself getting out of breath in the ring.1976
Stallone has never recaptured the critical success he won initially after Rocky (1976), when Roger Ebert said he could be the next Marlon Brando. He has been nominated a record 30 times for the Golden Raspberry Awards, usually in the "Worst Actor" category, and has won 10 times. The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation awarded him a special "Worst Actor of the Century" award in 2000.1976
Was said to have only $106 in his bank account at the time the Rocky (1976) project was given the green light by producer Irwin Winkler.1976
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1976" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 28.1976
According to Anthony Holden's "Behind the Oscar" (New York: Simon & Shuster, 1993), the great Frank Capra was enlisted in the Oscar campaign for the original Rocky (1976). Capra was quoted as saying, "I think it's the best picture in the last ten years. It's got my vote for the Oscars all the way down the line."1976
Rocky (1976) is ranked #4 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time.1978
Turned down the role played by Keith Carradine in Pretty Baby .1978
Turned down Christopher Reeve's role in Superman , Jon Voight's role in Coming Home , Eddie Murphy's role in Beverly Hills Cop , Harrison Ford's role in Witness , Bruce Willis's roles in Die Hard and Pulp Fiction , John Travolta's role in Face/Off , Samuel L. Jackson's role in Rules of Engagement , and Kurt Russell's role in Death Proof .1978
Turned down the lead role in Coming Home (for which Jon Voight won an Oscar).1978
Turned down the lead role in Coming Home (1978) (for which Jon Voight won an Oscar).1978
Turned down Christopher Reeve's role in Superman (1978), Jon Voight's role in Coming Home (1978), Eddie Murphy's role in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Harrison Ford's role in Witness (1985), Bruce Willis's roles in Die Hard (1988) and Pulp Fiction (1994), John Travolta's role in Face/Off (1997), Samuel L. Jackson's role in Rules of Engagement (2000), and Kurt Russell's role in Death Proof (2007).1978
Turned down the role played by Keith Carradine in Pretty Baby (1978).1979
Second son Seargeoh Stallone (b. 1979) is autistic.1980
Turned down the roles played by Richard Gere in American Gigolo , An Officer and a Gentleman and Pretty Woman .1980
Turned down the roles played by Richard Gere in American Gigolo (1980), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Pretty Woman (1990).1981
Turned down the Dudley Moore role in Arthur .1981
Turned down the Dudley Moore role in Arthur (1981).1982
He was a manager for the Lee Canalito vs. Curtis Whitner Boxing Match on his 36th birthday in July 6th, 1982, at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. His brother Frank Stallone was a corner man for Canalito in this match.1982
He was a manager for the Lee Canalito vs. Curtis Whitner Boxing Match on his 36th birthday in July 6th, 1982, at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. His brother Frank Stallone was a corner man for Canalito in this match.1984
He and Dolly Parton honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (June 14, 1984).1984
Did all of his own singing in Rhinestone .1984
The ten awards from the Razzies that he's "won" so far are Worst Actor of 1985 for Rhinestone , Worst Actor of 1986 for both Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rocky IV , Worst Director of 1986 for Rocky IV , Worst Screenplay of 1986 with James Cameron and Kevin Jarre for Rambo: First Blood Part II , Worst Actor of 1989 for Rambo III , Worst Actor of the Decade , Worst Actor of 1993 for Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot , Worst Screen Couple of 1995 with Sharon Stone in The Specialist , Worst Actor of the Century, and Worst Supporting Actor of 2004 for Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over .1984
Has the distinction of appearing in three of the 100 Most Enjoyably Awful Movies of All Time as listed in Razzie Award-founder John Wilson's book "The Official Razzie Movie Guide": Rhinestone , Rambo: First Blood Part II ) and The Specialist . He is thus tied with Joseph Cotten for having the second most titles among the 100. 'Ernest Borgnine' has the most, appearing in four of the 100 titles.1984
Turned down the lead role in The Terminator .1984
Has the distinction of appearing in three of the 100 Most Enjoyably Awful Movies of All Time as listed in Razzie Award-founder John Wilson's book "The Official Razzie Movie Guide": Rhinestone (1984), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)) and The Specialist (1994). He is thus tied with Joseph Cotten for having the second most titles among the 100. 'Ernest Borgnine' has the most, appearing in four of the 100 titles.1984
The ten awards from the Razzies that he's "won" so far are Worst Actor of 1985 for Rhinestone (1984), Worst Actor of 1986 for both Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Rocky IV (1985), Worst Director of 1986 for Rocky IV (1985), Worst Screenplay of 1986 with James Cameron and Kevin Jarre for Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Worst Actor of 1989 for Rambo III (1988), Worst Actor of the Decade (1980s), Worst Actor of 1993 for Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992), Worst Screen Couple of 1995 with Sharon Stone in The Specialist (1994), Worst Actor of the Century, and Worst Supporting Actor of 2004 for Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003).1984
Did all of his own singing in Rhinestone (1984).1985
In 1986, following the enormous success of Rambo: First Blood Part II , Stallone was received at the White House by President Ronald Reagan.1985
Holds the record for the longest unbroken streak of nominations at the Razzie Awards - thirteen straight years. He received a Razzie Nomination every year (mostly for Worst Actor) from 1985 to 1997.1985
In 1986, following the enormous success of Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Stallone was received at the White House by President Ronald Reagan.1988
Has his look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" .1988
Turned down the role of John McClane in Die Hard . The part went to Bruce Willis instead.1988
In 1988 he was offered $4 million to do an advert for an American beer commercial under the condition that he cut his hair; when he refused they offered a further $1 million to go to the barber - he still refused.1988
Turned down the role of John McClane in Die Hard (1988). The part went to Bruce Willis instead.1989
The voice of Lou the cop in "The Simpsons" is based on him.1989
The voice of Lou the cop in "The Simpsons" (1989) is based on him.1990
Father of Sage Stallone, who has acted with him in Rocky V and also Daylight .1990
Was considered for the role of "Joey Zasa" in The Godfather: Part III .1990
Father of Sage Stallone, who has acted with him in Rocky V (1990) and also Daylight (1996).1990
Was considered for the role of "Joey Zasa" in The Godfather: Part III (1990).1991
He sued writer Peter "Taki" Theodoracopulos and the British magazine "The Spectator" in 1991 for suggesting he acted in a cowardly and hypocritical way when he "ducked the Vietnam War." He won the case.1991
He sued writer Peter "Taki" Theodoracopulos and the British magazine "The Spectator" in 1991 for suggesting he acted in a cowardly and hypocritical way when he "ducked the Vietnam War." He won the case.1992
Turned down Basic Instinct .1992
Turned down Basic Instinct (1992).1993
Dated Janice Dickinson from December 1993 to July 1994. Sly thought that he was the father of her daughter Savannah Dickinson, but when he discovered that the real father of girl was Michael Birnbaum, he left her.1993
His full frontal nude scene was edited out of Demolition Man prior to release, but can be viewed on the Internet.1993
Oddly, 1994 was one of the few years he was not nominated for an acting Razzie Award, even though he had appeared in both Cliffhanger and Demolition Man , which had been nominated, with "Cliffhanger" receiving a nomination for Worst Screenplay, which Stallone had written himself.1993
Oddly, 1994 was one of the few years he was not nominated for an acting Razzie Award, even though he had appeared in both Cliffhanger (1993) and Demolition Man (1993), which had been nominated, with "Cliffhanger" receiving a nomination for Worst Screenplay, which Stallone had written himself.1993
His full frontal nude scene was edited out of Demolition Man (1993) prior to release, but can be viewed on the Internet.1993
In 1992, he was due to star in a feuding neighbors comedy with John Candy called Bartholomew vs Neff. The script was written by the late John Hughes for the then-mighty Carolco studios. Stallone chose to do Cliffhanger (1993) for Carolco instead and the project was shelved after John Candy died in 1994 and Carolco went bust in 1996. The movie remains unproduced to this day.1994
On 5 June 1994 he broke up with then-girlfriend Jennifer Flavin by sending her a "Dear Jane" letter via FedEx. They reconciled after one year, on 5 June 1995 and married on 17 May 1997.1994
On 5 June 1994 he broke up with then-girlfriend Jennifer Flavin by sending her a "Dear Jane" letter via FedEx. They reconciled after one year, on 5 June 1995 and married on 17 May 1997.1996
Daughter Sophia Rose Stallone, 2-1/2, by wife Jennifer Flavin. undergoes open heart surgery at UCLA Medical Center. The procedure went well. 1996
On August 27th, 1996, his first daughter Sophia Rose Stallone was born with fiancée, Jennifer Flavin.1996
Daughter Sophia Rose Stallone, 2-1/2, by wife Jennifer Flavin. undergoes open heart surgery at UCLA Medical Center. The procedure went well. [12 November 1996]1996
On August 27th, 1996, his first daughter Sophia Rose Stallone was born with fiancée, Jennifer Flavin.1997
Was Joel Schumacher's second choice to play Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin .1997
Ranked #92 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. 1997
Stallone was paid a mere $60,000 to do Cop Land . It is said that he did the film to play a serious role and escape his action hero cast type.1997
Ranked #92 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]1997
Stallone was paid a mere $60,000 to do Cop Land (1997). It is said that he did the film to play a serious role and escape his action hero cast type.1997
Was Joel Schumacher's second choice to play Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin (1997).1998
In 1998, following the murder of his friend Phil Hartman, Stallone, then living in England, called for America to ban all guns. This caused some controversy, since he had used guns in many of his movies.1998
On June 27th, 1998, his second daughter, Sistine Rose Stallone was born, with third wife Jennifer Flavin.1998
Despite his long association with the Republican Party, Stallone supported President Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial and hosted a Democratic fund raiser at his Miami home on 9 July 1998.2000
Voted "Worst Actor of the Century" by the Razzie Awards in 2000.2001
A lifelong Republican, he is one of President George W. Bush's two favorite actors. The other is fellow action hero and conservative Republican Chuck Norris. Both men attended Bush's inauguration as President in 2001.2001
Attended the first inauguration of President George W. Bush along with other long-time Republican supporters Chuck Norris and Robert Duvall. (January 20th 2001)2001
Sued by model Margie Carr, who contends that he tried to force her to have physical relations with him last year at a Santa Monica Gym. 2001
Sued by model Margie Carr, who contends that he tried to force her to have physical relations with him last year at a Santa Monica Gym. [26 February 2001]2001
A lifelong Republican, he is one of President George W. Bush's two favorite actors. The other is fellow action hero and conservative Republican Chuck Norris. Both men attended Bush's inauguration as President in 2001.2002
He was honored by the Video Dealers Software Association when he was presented with the "Action Star of the Millennium Award" at the organization's 21st Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV. 2002
14 February 2002 - Sylvester sued his former business manager, Kenneth Starr, for giving him bad business advice. He claims $17M in damages. Part of the advice was for him to hold onto his shares in Planet Hollywood, the now bankrupt restaurant chain, despite it already being in a financial bind.2002
CBS considering "Father Lefty" TV series he created and produced for fall 2002 schedule. Star Danny Nucci set to star as offbeat Miami priest if controversial series gets the greenlight.2002
3rd child with wife Jennifer, Scarlet Rose born 25 May 2002 in Los Angeles, weighed 7 lbs, 8 oz.2002
CBS considering "Father Lefty" TV series he created and produced for fall 2002 schedule. Star Danny Nucci set to star as offbeat Miami priest if controversial series gets the greenlight.2002
He was honored by the Video Dealers Software Association when he was presented with the "Action Star of the Millennium Award" at the organization's 21st Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV. [16 July 2002]2003
Listed as one of the top heroes of all time by the American film Institute (AFI) on 2003, he listed seventh behind Gregory Peck, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper and Jodie Foster.2003
Entered into the house of Big Brother VIP 2 (Mexico) for a few minutes as a special guest. He was in Mexico promoting Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and was invited to participate.2003
Entered into the house of Big Brother VIP 2 (Mexico) for a few minutes as a special guest. He was in Mexico promoting Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and was invited to participate.2004
In April 2004 he formed his own nutrition company InStone, that produces protein pudding, a testosterone booster, an energy booster and two different protein shakes.2004
As of 2004 is the all time Razzie Award champion, with a record 30 nominations and 10 "wins", more than any other person in history.2004
As of 2004 is the all time Razzie Award champion, with a record 30 nominations and 10 "wins", more than any other person in history.2005
On 8 March 2005 he appeared in his first magazine issue of Sly which came out monthly. He was on the cover of every magazine and did most of the articles and interviews himself.2005
On 10 May 2005 he published his book "Sly Moves: My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power, and Live Your Dream".2005
On 10 May 2005 he published his book "Sly Moves: My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power, and Live Your Dream".2006
Supported Republican candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger in his re- election bid for Governor of California in 2006, and donated $15,000 to his campaign.2006
In an interview in January 2002, Stallone confirmed he was still interested in reprising his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, but feared that at fifty-five he was too old. Nearly four years later, in October 2005, he confirmed his intention to make Rocky Balboa and Rambo .2006
Received the first Boxing Writers Association of America's award for lifetime cinematic achievement in boxing at the organization's 81st annual Awards Dinner at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (5 May 2006)2006
He was presented with a certificate of recognition by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for filming Rocky Balboa in Los Angeles at a time when other filmmakers are moving their business to cheaper states or overseas locations to cut costs. .2006
He was presented with a certificate of recognition by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for filming Rocky Balboa (2006) in Los Angeles at a time when other filmmakers are moving their business to cheaper states or overseas locations to cut costs. (22 December 2005).2006
Received the first Boxing Writers Association of America's award for lifetime cinematic achievement in boxing at the organization's 81st annual Awards Dinner at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (5 May 2006)2006
In an interview in January 2002, Stallone confirmed he was still interested in reprising his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, but feared that at fifty-five he was too old. Nearly four years later, in October 2005, he confirmed his intention to make Rocky Balboa (2006) and Rambo (2008).2007
Was offered a part in Quentin Tarantino's section of Grindhouse ("Death Proof"), but turned it down.2007
Pleaded guilty to bringing vials of restricted muscle-building hormones into Australia and faces sentencing next week. Lawyers for Stallone entered the guilty pleas on behalf of the actor, who did not appear before Sydney's Downing Center Local Court. The star was accused of bringing banned substances into Australia after a customs search of his luggage during a 16 February 2007 visit to Sydney revealed 48 vials of the human growth hormone product, Jintropin. .2007
Was offered a part in Quentin Tarantino's section of Grindhouse (2007) ("Death Proof"), but turned it down.2007
Pleaded guilty to bringing vials of restricted muscle-building hormones into Australia and faces sentencing next week. Lawyers for Stallone entered the guilty pleas on behalf of the actor, who did not appear before Sydney's Downing Center Local Court. The star was accused of bringing banned substances into Australia after a customs search of his luggage during a 16 February 2007 visit to Sydney revealed 48 vials of the human growth hormone product, Jintropin. (14 May 2007).2008
Publicly endorsed Senator John McCain as his choice for Republican candidate in the 2008 presidential election.2008
Along with Jon Voight and Paula Abdul, took part in a fundraising, solidarity concert for the besieged Israeli city of Sderot, which has been hit by more than 7,000 Kassam rockets in the past seven years. Entitled "Live for Sderot," the concert features a performance by Israeli singer Ninette Tayeb. .2008
Along with Jon Voight and Paula Abdul, took part in a fundraising, solidarity concert for the besieged Israeli city of Sderot, which has been hit by more than 7,000 Kassam rockets in the past seven years. Entitled "Live for Sderot," the concert features a performance by Israeli singer Ninette Tayeb. (2 March 2008).2009
He will receive the prestigious Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, at the Venice Film Festival in September 2009, which is awarded to an artist who has "left his mark in contemporary cinema" and has previously been given to cinema heavyweights such as Takeshi Kitano and Abbas Kiarostami. The prize intends to celebrate Stallone's stature as a filmmaker. A festival spokesman said: "Stallone has shown an original eye and an auteur's determination.".2010
The Expendables (2010) opened at number one at the U.S. box office with a first weekend gross of $35 million. This makes Sylvester Stallone the only person in Hollywood history to have starred in films that have opened atop the box office charts over five consecutive decades.
