Happy birthday, Sylvester Stallone!
The action hero turns 76 on July 6, 2022, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about the Hollywood star’s incredible life and career.
You know him as Rocky Balboa, Rambo and Barney Ross, but what do you really know about Sly the Man?
Here are 10 facts you didn’t know about Sylvester Stallone…
The Life and Times of Sylvester Stallone…
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Happy birthday, Sylvester Stallone! The action hero turns 76 on July 6, 2022, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about the Hollywood star’s incredible life and career. You know him as Rocky Balboa, Rambo and Barney Ross, but what do you really know about Sly the Man? Here are 10 facts you didn’t know about Sylvester Stallone…
His face is paralyzed on one side
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During the delivery, Stallone’s mother suffered complications and obstetricians had to pull her son using forceps. However, they were misplaced and caught a nerve that paralyzed the lower left side of his face. This affects his lip, chin, and tongue, causing his characteristic growl and slurred speech.
He was a student in Switzerland
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After being kicked out of numerous schools, Stallone eventually graduated from high school and went to college at the American College of Switzerland. While there, he also worked as a gym instructor and dorm bouncer in addition to selling burgers on campus.
He could have been known as Mike Stallone…
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After graduating from the University of Miami, Stallone began auditioning for roles under the stage name Mike Stallone. Until 1969 he would still appear on stage as Mike but would soon change his name to Sylvester E. Stallone.
He appeared in an adult film
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Stallone landed his first starring role in a racy movie in 1970. He was paid $200 to strip naked for “A Party at Kitty and Stud’s.” He later claimed that he accepted the role out of desperation after being kicked out of his home.
Once upon a time homeless
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Before seeing the casting notice for the adult film, Stallone slept in a bus terminal in New York for three weeks. He said, “It was either make this movie or rob somebody, because I was at the end – at the end – of my rope.”
He was fired from his job as a cinema usher
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After moving to New York, Stallone took on a number of odd jobs, including a movie theater usher. However, he was fired after his manager caught him scalping tickets. Stallone also worked as a cleaner at a zoo.
He wrote Rocky in three days
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Stallone saw the Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight in 1975 and was inspired to write a movie about boxing, focusing on an underdog character. He returned home and wrote “Rocky” in three days and 20 straight hours, the film launched his career in Hollywood, and the drama won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1977.
He turned down Romancing the Stone
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In an attempt to avoid being typecast after the success of “Rocky,” Stallone took on the role of an aspiring country singer in “Rhinestone.” However, at the time, he was also offered the lead role in ‘Romancing the Stone’, but he turned it down to star in ‘Rhinestone’. He later regretted his decision after ‘Romancing the Stone’ grossed $115 million at the box office.
Arnie tricked Stallone into signing on to Stop the Box Office Bomb! Or my mother will shoot
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The former bodybuilder tricked Stallone into signing the movie “Stop!” Or My Mom Will Shoot’ when it was rumored that Schwarzenegger was set to play the lead role. The film was ultimately a box office bomb and Stallone – who had a friendly rivalry throughout the 80s and 90s with fellow action hero – blamed Arnie for his underhanded tactics. Stallone said: “I heard Arnold wanted to do this movie and after hearing that I said I wanted to do it. He tricked me. He was always smart.
Stallone, the new generation…
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Sly has three daughters, Sistine, Sophia and Scarlet, with his third wife, former model Jennifer Flavin. The three girls are all making waves in the acting and fashion industries, in addition to being smart businesswomen. The “Cobra” actor also had two sons, Sage and Seargeoh, with his first wife Sasha Czack. Sage tragically passed away at the age of 36 from heart disease. Seargeoh – born in 1979 – was diagnosed with autism at an early age and lives a private life with his family.
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