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38 unusual facts about Sylvester Stallone


A. Thomas Schomberg

In 1981, Sylvester Stallone commissioned Schomberg to create a bronze statue of Rocky.

Alexey Steele

It is rumored that the theme for this work was suggested to the artist by actor Sylvester Stallone.

Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi

The plot resembles story lines from the Hollywood movies Over the Top (film) and Rocky V both starring Sylvester Stallone.

Blood and Bone

Kam Williams of News Blaze gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4, calling it "a decent, low-budget splatter affair for folks who care more about body counts and orchestrated martial arts stunts than a coherent storyline. Michael Jai White (Spawn) makes a convincing case here that he deserves future consideration as an action star on the order of a Vin Diesel or a Sylvester Stallone".

Bowie, Arizona

Sylvester Stallone has stated that a fifth film is set to take place entirely in Bowie and the Mexican Border.

Broadway Danny Rose

Allen initially offered the part of the has-been singer Lou Canova to Sylvester Stallone.

Caney Fork

(This area was used for a considerable number of exterior shots and stunts in the Sylvester Stallone film, The Specialist.)

Carlos Gracida

He is a favorite instructor with celebrities and royalty and has given lessons to HRH Prince Charles, HRH Prince William, HRH Prince Harry, King Constantine II of Greece, HRH Prince Talal of Jordan, James Packer and Sylvester Stallone.

Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now

A game character "Silvester Stallion" was named for Sylvester Stallone, and a powerup in the game, "Oil slicks from your arse" is one that Sly's character can be seen using in the movie.

Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park

The location is easily recognizable when watching Rambo: First Blood where Sylvester Stallone hangs off the cliff while a helicopter tries to snipe him down.

Danny Cannon

Based on his work on the later gangster film, producers signed him to direct the big-budget, but ultimately poorly received film Judge Dredd (1995), starring Sylvester Stallone.

David Chappe

In just five years he read and wrote coverage on over 5,000 screenplays, becoming the Story Editor for White Eagle Enterprises, Sylvester Stallone's company.

David Sheehan

In the 1980s, while at NBC, Sheehan was the first local entertainment reporter to host and produce his own series of network specials, including “Macho Men of the Movies” (with Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger) and “Hollywood’s Leading Ladies” (with Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sharon Stone and Barbra Streisand).

Denver Mint

The Denver Mint is featured in the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film Cliffhanger, as the production point of the money stolen in the film, and the departure point for the plane.

Frantic Magazine

Rocky, which ends with Sylvester Stallone about to be beaten up by other leading Hollywood actors, irate at being forced to perform as boxers by the studios jumping on the "boxing movie" bandwagon...

Gary Wright

In 1986, Wright contributed the song "Hold On to Your Vision" to the soundtrack of the Sylvester Stallone movie Cobra.

Gil Hibben

While in Louisville, Hibben was contacted by Sylvester Stallone to make a modern version of a Bowie knife for the film Rambo III.

Holme Circle, Philadelphia

Former prominent residents include Sylvester Stallone (on Mower Street), Thomas Holme, Robert Pollock, and William J. McBride Jr.

In-joke

Rival action movie actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone would often include references to each other or their movies when acting in their own.

Jennifer Flavin

Flavin has appeared as herself in numerous documentary-style programs including Hollywood Women, Good Day Live, American Gladiator, and The Contender – a boxing reality television series that also features Stallone.

Jimmy Lange

Lange was a contestant on the first season of the NBC reality TV show, The Contender, produced and hosted by Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard.

John Cherry Monks, Jr.

After a long absence from the cinema, Monks made several appearances as an actor beginning with Sylvester Stallone's Paradise Alley (1978).

Kevin O'Callaghan

O'Callaghan appeared in the 1981 movie Escape to Victory, cast in the unfamiliar role of goalkeeper alongside Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone and Pelé.

Land Rover 101 Forward Control

Thirty-one 101s were converted by Land Rover with artistically styled bodyshells for the 1995 Sylvester Stallone film Judge Dredd.

Lexington Park, Philadelphia

Of Lexington Park's well known celebrities, even though he often touts himself as having spent his teenage years growing up in Mayfair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania while attending and later dropping out from Northeast Philadelphia's Lincoln High School, in truth, actor Sylvester Stallone actually resided in Lexington Park during those years.

Madison Stone

In addition to her work in porn, Stone appeared in several "mainstream" films, such as the 1992 Live-action/animated B-movie Evil Toons (with fellow porn actress Barbara Dare) and the 1996 Sylvester Stallone action film Daylight.

Mary-Anne Fahey

As well as performing monologue comedy segments, The Comedy Company also featured Kylie Mole interviewing various celebrities, including Julian Lennon, Sylvester Stallone, the band INXS and Kylie Minogue on the show.

Michael Vitez

The book, which featured glossy, color photos by Inquirer photographer and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Gralish, features an introduction by the star of the Rocky movies, Sylvester Stallone.

Mike Diaz

He was nicknamed "Rambo" there due to a perceived resemblance to Sylvester Stallone.

Mike McAlary

--source is our article--> He also had a hand in writing the script for the movie Cop Land, starring Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro.

Nikos Aliagas

He was the presenter of a show on Alpha TV called "Gros Plan" where he met international stars like Celine Dion, Jean Paul Gaultier, Sylvester Stallone and the singer Helena Paparizou.

Sabbir Khan

In a first for Indian Cinema, his movie featured cameo appearances from A-list Hollywood actors including, Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh and Holly Valance among others.

Steve Strange

Later in the 1980s, Strange went to Ibiza, Spain and became an integral part of the budding trance club movement and hosting parties for celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone.

Taxi 3

Sylvester Stallone had a cameo at the beginning of the film as a taxi passenger with his voice dubbed as he cannot speak French.

The Comedy Company

Kylie also interviewed many famous people including Julian Lennon, Sylvester Stallone, INXS and Kylie Minogue on the show.

Vince Papale

Papale, who earned the nickname "Rocky" (after the Sylvester Stallone character) while playing with the Eagles, is the subject of the Disney movie Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg.

West Coast Customs

The second season began on February 12, 2012, and included numerous celebrity clients such as will.i.am, Sylvester Stallone, Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber.

West Kensington, Philadelphia

The neighborhood was the fictional setting of the movie Rocky, by Sylvester Stallone.


Andy Dugan

He produced and directed online spots featuring such talent as Jackson Browne, Sylvester Stallone and Mana for the "BURMA, It Can't Wait" campaign, as well as produced the groundbreaking HIV prevention campaign entitled "In The Moment".

Cameron Thor

He and Alice Carter co-own Carter Thor Studio, and he has coached actors including Gerard Butler, Wentworth Miller, Cameron Diaz, Drew Carey, Christina Applegate, Tom Welling, Jamie King, Faye Dunaway, Sylvester Stallone, David Arquette, Sharon Stone, Helen Hunt, Johnny Knoxville, Garry Shandling, Gwen Stefani, Macy Gray, Courteney Cox, Madonna, Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick.

Gene LeBell

Other awardees have been James Cagney, Kirk Douglas, Karl Malden, Cesar Romero, Mickey Rooney, and Sylvester Stallone (movie stars that also did boxing and wrestling).

Joe Nicolo

Joe made several movies after 2000 including SHADE starring Sylvester Stallone and Jamie Foxx, and Just Add Water starring Danny DeVito, Justin Long, Dylan Walsh, and Jonah Hill.

Seattle Police Department

In the film Assassins (1995) starring Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, and Antonio Banderas, Seattle Police chase the assassins through the city.

That Guy with the Glasses

Like other reviewers, he has one theme month per year, which have included the films of Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal, Wesley Snipes, and prominent WWE wrestlers.

Viktor Manoel

Viktor Manoel has also appeared in movies such as Staying Alive (1983) directed by Sylvester Stallone, Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo (1984), Glass Spider (1988) directed by David Mallet (David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Australia - November 1987), and Female Perversions (1997) directed by Susan Streitfeld.

Vladimir Dubossarsky

Our Best World (2003) created a common ground for stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Spider-Man, Barbie, Madonna, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilyn Monroe, and even Picasso.

Vyto Ruginis

Vyto has appeared in such films as The Devil's Advocate with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, Cliffhanger with Sylvester Stallone, Broken Arrow with John Travolta and Christian Slater, Jumpin' Jack Flash with Whoopi Goldberg, The Fast and The Furious, Auto Focus, and many more.