10 facts about the ageless legend Sylvester Stallone (11 photos)

Sylvester "Sly" Stallone, being a Hollywood veteran, is not needs an introduction, and his trademark baritone is not the most intelligible speech is recognized in a fraction of a second. Given his incredibly successful career, covering more than five decades, does Sylvester's biography Stallone at least something that everyone does not know? Now let's check.





1. He's not really Sylvester



Yes, Hollywood actors and celebrities often refuse from their real names in favor of a pseudonym. Stallone is no exception however, he was not ready to completely say goodbye to the name given to him during birth. In the end, Sly just left the parts that sounded cool and fit for a future Hollywood star. His full name is Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone.

2. Sly's business didn't work out.





Sylvester Stallone became interested in bodybuilding in his youth and even Trained with former Mr. Olympia champion Franco Colombo. Interest Sly's bodybuilding took it to the next level in 2005 when the actor decided to start a fitness supplement company, Instone. Given his reputation, the fitness supplements supported by Sylvester Stallone were supposed to sell like hot cakes. Unfortunately, the company closed due to legal problems.

3. Sylvester Stallone does not slow down even at 76 years old



Despite his advanced age, the actor finds new ways to stay in good physical shape. According to him, he is more cannot lift weights due to his age and now uses expanders, which he calls "the most difficult, the toughest and most productive" way of training. The actor also mentioned that expanders "... you can put the whole workout in 20 minutes."

4. He wrote the screenplay for Rocky in 4 days.



Sylvester Stallone not only wrote, but also directed one of the most successful film franchises in history. The first film was released in 1976 and instantly became a hit, immediately turning Stallone into one of the most famous Hollywood actors of the 70s. However, few people know that Stallone wrote the script in just three and a half days. On creation Sly's film was inspired by the story of Chuck Wepner, a professional boxer, who nearly defeated Muhammad Ali.

5. He almost missed out on the lead role in Rocky.



Despite his work, Stallone almost lost the main role in my own film. Then Sly was not yet a star of the first magnitude, which is today, and struggled to break into the industry. Therefore, it is not surprising that the studio did not want to take on such an important role unknown newcomer. However, Sly turned down their offer to buy screenplay for $265,000 and stipulated that the lead role could play only himself. In the end, the studio gave way to Sly (by the way, that's when he got the nickname Sly, "cunning") and we all know that from it came out.

6. Sly's unusual manner of speech and facial expressions have an explanation.



Probably everyone noticed that Sylvester Stallone has a slightly his face is distorted, and his slurred speech is the subject of endless jokes and comedy sketches. However, all this is due to the complication during childbirth, when the doctor had to use forceps. During the procedure, the doctor accidentally cut Sly's facial nerve, which was forever reflected in his facial expressions and speech.

7. Sylvester Stallone immortalized in the Boxing Hall of Fame



The Boxing Hall of Fame includes great professional boxers like Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather Jr and… Sylvester Stallone. Yes, yes, Stallone is so cool that he got into the Boxing Hall fame without being a professional boxer. This honor has been awarded him for the role he played in popularizing boxing through the film "Rocky".

8. Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger used to feud



Feud between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone for decades it has subsided, but history is toowhom is good, so that it is not mention. Once Schwarzenegger played a prank on Sly, forcing him to play Leading role in the film "Stop! Or my mom will shoot, spreading rumor that he himself is going to take it. When Stallone heard about this, he immediately rushed into battle and "won back" the main role. Movie failed at the box office and collected as many as three Golden Raspberries, including for worst male role. Later, Sly found out that Schwarzenegger played a prank on him, and came into a rage. Well, unlike Schwarzenegger with his "Junior", At least Stallone didn't have to get pregnant.

9. He is a writer and artist



In addition to being a great actor, Stallone is also prolific writer. According to his Goodreads profile, Sly released as many as 45 books! Some of which have been made into movies, including "Rocky" with I on the IV part, "The Expendables" and "Hell's Kitchen". As for painting, Sylvester Stallone considers it "the purest form of communication, where Only one person is responsible for the result. Art was his passion long before he decided to become an actor, and he considers himself much a better artist than an actor.

10 He Nearly Broke His Neck Filming A Fight Scene



The most famous actors were involved in The Expendables action movies in Hollywood, and therefore it is not surprising that many of the fight scenes in The film was shot without the participation of stuntmen. The battles were so realistic that at some point Sylvester Stallone got a serious trauma. During the fight with Steve Austin, nicknamed "Ice Block" Sly earned a microcrack in the neck, and he had to wear it for a long time metal collar.