Sylvester Stallone is a popular actor. He made a huge contribution to the Hollywood film industry in the 70s and 80s. He continues to actively act in numerous films at the present stage. The filmography of the cult actor has more than 50 titles. There are a lot of projects on the list, thanks to which Stallone became the idol of many people.
The famous actor was born in 1946 in New York. It happened on July 6. The birth was not successful, which is why the boy's facial nerve suffered. Part of the face was simply paralyzed. The childhood years of the future idol of many generations cannot be called happy. Children scoffed at him, and the teachers considered him retarded. And the parents did not believe that the child is capable of achieving tremendous success.
Sylvester's parents were not associated with cinema. My father worked as a hairdresser, and my mother first danced, and then performed in the circus arena. They were not native to New York. Frank Stallone is from Italy and Jacqueline Leibofisch is from France. By the way, the actor's mother is over 90 years old, but she is full of energy.
Sylvester grew up in a disadvantaged area, often fought. He did not have a calm character. He was often expelled from schools. His parents divorced when he was eleven years old. The future actor stayed with his father to live. But after 4 years he moved to his mother. Educated at a school for difficult children. It was at this time that he began to get involved in sports.
First steps to success
During the fighting in Vietnam, Sylvester moved to Switzerland. In this country, he began to teach physical education and study at a privileged college. At this time, there is an acquaintance with theatrical life, the first performances. Therefore, after returning to America, he begins to study acting. At the University of Miami, he did not finish his studies for only a few months.
After training, I decided to get a job in the theater. But they refused to accept him. Unlucky in the cinema either. He received his first invitation to shoot in 1970. The aspiring actor starred in the candid film “Italian Stallion”. The directors did not want to work with Sylvester mainly because of his problems with speech. However, the actor did not give up. He made an appointment with a speech therapist. After several classes, he began to receive the first cameo roles. Tried to be successful writing scripts. But this activity did not bring success immediately.
Film career
Much in the biography of Sylvester Stallone changed when the script was written about a boxer named Rocky. Subsequently, the actor signed a contract with the film company Chartoff-Winkler Productions. Although the terms of the contract turned out to be not entirely good for the aspiring actor, the shooting in the film brought great success and fame. And the financial condition has improved markedly. Due to the success of the motion picture, it was decided to shoot the sequels.
But not only the movie "Rocky" made Stallone famous. In the wake of success, it was decided to shoot the film “Rambo. First blood". The role of the former soldier only strengthened Sylvester's popularity. There were also sequels. The last part came out in 2008. Then there were roles in such film projects as "Night Hawks" and "Cobra". But Sylvester always appeared in one image. He played the role of strong men who are trying to cope with manifestations of injustice.
In 1989, the film Tango and Cash was released on television, in which Stallone showed himself a little differently. He played a police officer who unraveled complex cases with intelligence and charm. The drama of the successful actor was strengthened by the film "Rock Climber". Stallone got the role of a character in whose life a tragic event happened. He is trying with all his might to find a way out of a difficult situation, which he eventually succeeds in. There were also comedy projects in Sylvester's filmography. Among the most famous are the films "Oscar" and "The Destroyer".
In 2006, another film about the boxer Rocky was released, and a few years later - "Rambo 4". In 2010, Sylvester, along with other action stars, starred in the movie The Expendables. After a while, the sequels came out. Among the successful projects, one should also highlight the films "Escape Plan", "Escape Plan-2", "Creed: Rocky's Legacy", "Guardians of the Galaxy. Part 2".
Life outside of filming
How does a popular actor live when you don't have to constantly act in films? His personal life is rather stormy. Sylvester was married 3 times. The first wife is Sasha Zak. The marriage lasted 11 years. The actress gave birth to two sons. One died at the age of 36 from a heart attack. Sylvester's second son is autistic.
The second spouse is Brigitte Nielsen. The relationship with the model was not long. They lived together for only 2 years. Sylvester married Jennifer Flavin for the third time in 1997. The relationship remains strong to this day, despite the large age difference. The model is 22 years younger than the actor. Jennifer gave birth to three daughters.
Interesting Facts
- The mother of a popular actor was once a wrestler. In addition, at 93, she calmly pulled herself up and lifted the barbell.
- Before his career as a film actor, Stallone had to work in a beauty salon that belonged to his parents. On his first day of work, he somehow managed to dye a client's hair green.
- He was a bully, which is why the actor was expelled from 17 schools in his youth.
- Hearing problems and flat feet helped to avoid conscription.
- He wrote the script for the cult film "Rocky" in just 2 days.
- In 1991, together with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, he founded the Planet Hollywood cafe.
- Ex-wives after the divorce were paid $ 34 million in compensation.
- The fortune of a successful actor reaches $ 400 million.
