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Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone, born in 1946 in New York , is a US actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is best known for his roles in the "Rocky" and "Rambo" films from the 1980s and the more recent "Expendables" series.

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Carl Weathers

Actor Carl Weathers of 'Rocky' and 'Predator' fame dies

Carl Weathers, former NFL linebacker who played the role of Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has passed away at 76.
CultureFebruary 3, 2024
Nick Cave (let), Thomas Houseago (center) and Brad Pitt (right) stand together next to sculptures, one of which is a gian owl, in the Sara Hilden Art Museum.

Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as sculptor at Finland gallery

Sylvester Stallone paints, while Tom Hanks is crazy about typewriters. Many stars have unexpected passions.
CultureSeptember 20, 202210 images
A painting by actor Sylvester Stallone showing the chiselled face and upper body of the character Rocky that he would later play in the film of the same name

'Rocky' on canvas: The art of Sylvester Stallone

Famous for his "Rocky" and "Rambo" roles, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone is also a prolific painter.
ArtsDecember 3, 2021
Filmstill Rocky Sylvester Stallone

Rambo and Rocky: Sylvester Stallone's path to immortality

He punched and shot his way to film history as one of the best paid actors of his time: Sylvester Stallone turns 75.
FilmJuly 6, 2021
Sylvester Stallone Rocky Balboa in "Creed"

Stallone says he's hanging up his Rocky gloves

After more than four decades and eight movies as Rocky, actor Sylvester Stallone is now done with the iconic character.
FilmNovember 29, 2018
Flash-Galerie 100 Jahre Hollywood

Revisiting 40 years of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky

"Rocky will never die," wrote Sylvester Stallone, who's announced his last take on the legendary role.
CultureNovember 29, 20186 images
John G. Avildsen

'Rocky' director John G. Avildsen dies at 81

John G. Avildsen, the Oscar-winning director of "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid," has died in Los Angeles.
CultureJune 17, 2017
Oscars Protest Oscarssowhite

Protests ahead of 'whitewashed' Oscars

Protesters in Los Angeles urge a boycott of the Academy Awards over an all-white roster in the acting categories.
February 29, 2016