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Sylvester Stallone

b. 1946New York, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

Actor-filmmaker who created Rocky — one of the great Italian American stories in cinema — and Rambo, two of the most successful film franchises in Hollywood history.

Notable For

  • Wrote and starred in Rocky (1976) — Academy Award Best Picture
  • Created Rocky and Rambo franchises
  • Rocky series grossed over $1 billion worldwide

Honors & Recognition

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay (Rocky)
  • Golden Globe Award

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-07

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Quick Facts

Field
Film & Television
Years
b. 1946
Birth Place
New York, NY
Origin
Italian American descendant
Ancestry Verification
Confirmed

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