Sylvester Stallone

Actor, screenwriter, director, painter, filmmaker

American New York City, New York, U.S. Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, screenwriter, director, painter, filmmaker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth06/07/1946
Age80 years
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, U.S.
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Sylvester Stallone

27/09/2026

Stallone's memoir, titled The Steps, was scheduled for publication by William Morrow on 29 September 2026. He promoted the book with a New York Times interview and a TODAY Show appearance. In that interview he spoke candidly about decades of anxiety-induced attacks and how his diagnosis still affects him.

10/03/2026

Sylvester Stallone announced plans connected to a new Rambo prequel project and shared that he would serve as executive producer. The project is expected to explore the character's earlier life before the events of the original films.

19/01/2026

Stallone was among the five honorees recognized at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, with coverage in January 2026 highlighting the tribute. The recognition underscored his long career as one of Hollywood's most recognizable action stars.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSylvester Gardenzio Stallone
NicknameSly

Physical Stats & More

Distinctive FeaturesPartial paralysis in facial muscles, slurred speaking style, muscular physique

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolsExpelled from 13 schools by age 12, attended Devereux-Manor Hall school for troubled boys
CollegesAmerican College of Switzerland, University of Miami (left 3 credits short of graduation)

Personal Life

Spouse: Sasha Czack (1976–1985)
Spouse: Jennifer Flavin (1997–present)

Relationships & More

Children: Sage Stallone (1976–2012), Sistine Stallone (1998), Scarlet Stallone (2002)

Family

FatherFrancesco "Frank" Stallone Sr. (hairdresser, polo player)
MotherJacqueline "Jackie" Stallone (celebrity astrologer, women's wrestling promoter)

Career

BreakthroughRocky (1976) - wrote, starred, Oscar nominations
Major Franchises
  • Rocky series (1976-2023, 8 sequels, directed 4, wrote 5)
  • Rambo series (First Blood 1982, sequels 1985, 1988, 2008, 2019; wrote and directed some)
  • The Expendables series (wrote, directed, starred)
  • Creed series (2015, 2018)
Other Notable Works
  • Cliffhanger
  • Tulsa King
  • Spy Kids
  • The Lords of Flatbush (1974)
Awards
  • Golden Globe Award
  • Critics' Choice Award
  • 3 Oscar nominations
  • 2 BAFTA nominations

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officialslystallone/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SylvesterStallone
Twitterhttps://x.com/TheSlyStallone
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SylvesterStallone

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in charity hospital with difficult birth causing facial paralysis
2. Inspired Rocky by Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight
3. Homeless and slept at Port Authority before fame
4. Cleaned lion cages at Central Park Zoo
5. Starred in softcore film Party at Kitty and Stud's (1970) for $200
6. Attended school in suburban Philadelphia, star football player
7. Turned to bodybuilding after being labeled with 'dormant brain' at 15
8. Inspired by bodybuilder Steve Reeves in Hercules at age 12
9. Excelled in sports at school: track records, fencing championships

Also born on 6 July

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