Sylvester Stallone

Biography

Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for his raw portrayals of vulnerable, working-class characters, he is considered a leading actor of the 1980s. Stallone has earned numerous accolades over a 58-year career, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. He is also, along with Harrison Ford, one of two actors in history to have starred in a box office number-one film across six consecutive decades. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide.