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BIOGRAPHY:

Sylvester Stallone became one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, usually playing monosyllablic, antisociety, underdog heroes. While Stallone has attempted to extend his range into film comedies and drama, his real box office success continues in action films.


TRIVIA:

• (12 November 1996) Daughter 'Sophia Rose Stallone' (qv), 2-1/2, by wife 'Jennifer Flavin' (qv). undergoes open heart surgery at UCLA Medical Center. The procedure went well.
• In April 2004 he formed his own nutrition company InStone, that produces protein pudding, a testosterone booster, an energy booster and two different protein shakes.
• Second son 'Seargeoh Stallone' (qv) (b. 1979) is autistic.
• Attended the first inauguration of President 'George W. Bush' (qv) along with other long-time Republican supporters 'Chuck Norris' (qv) and 'Robert Duvall' (qv). (January 20th 2001)
• His full frontal nude scene was edited out of _Demolition Man (1993)_ (qv) prior to release, but can be viewed on the Internet.
• Former brother-in-law of 'Louis D'Alto' (qv) and 'Markus Schaub' (qv).
• Stallone claims to have been able to bench press 385-400 lbs (174.6-181.4 kg) and squat 500 lbs (226.8 kg) in his prime. While in a bench pressing contest with former Mr Olympia 'Franco Columbu' (qv), he severely tore his pectoral muscle and needed over 160 stitches on it. This is why one half of his chest is more veiny than the other.
• In 1998, following the murder of his friend 'Phil Hartman (I)' (qv), Stallone, then living in England, called for America to ban all guns. This caused some controversy, since he had used guns in many of his movies.