Author: Varvara Lyutova
05 August 2022 09:00
Tags: actors bodybuilders Hollywood star jocks stars celebrities from sports in cinema cinema
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Bodybuilding is an excellent physical shape and careful care of your own body, a habit of cameras and the appraising gaze of the public. This means half the success for a successful career in cinema. All that remains is a little charm and the ability to connect at least a few words - and you can conquer Hollywood! Some particularly charismatic bodybuilders have succeeded in this!
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David Prowse
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Famed British bodybuilder David Prowse etched his name into cinematic history by playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. True, Vader was voiced by a different actor, but this was by no means due to Prowse’s lack of talent - George Lucas simply decided that the Dark Lord should have a darker voice. Today Prowse is 82 - but he's still in great shape!
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
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Former football player and bodybuilder Dwayne Johnson is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood today. The roles he played can be listed for a very long time. But something else is surprising: having become a movie star, he did not get carried away by the bohemian party, but continued to lead the lifestyle of a real bodybuilder, pushing himself in the gym and carefully monitoring his diet.
Cast
Leading roles:
- Denis Semenikhin (“Weighted People”);
- Mikhail Gorevoy (“Five Brides”, “Cop 2”);
- Victoria Poltorak (“Londongrad. Know ours”, “The Former”);
- Vladimir Epifantsev (“Secret Sign”, “The Last Rave”);
- Daria Poverennova (“Game. Revenge”, “Sword”);
- Sergei Chonishvili (“Funeral Prayer”, “Notes of the Forwarder of the Secret Chancellery 2”);
- Maxim Linnikov (“Capercaillie. Continuation”, “Karpov. Season Three”).
Sergio Ciani
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The famous Italian bodybuilder Sergio Ciani began in cinema as a stuntman. He was the stunt double for another star bodybuilder, Steve Reeves, in the 1959 film Hercules Unchained. There he played his first cameo role. The muscular handsome man was noticed, and his film career took off. Under the pseudonym Alan Steele, he played dozens of film roles. Alan Steele died relatively recently at the ripe old age of 79.
Franco Colombo
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Franco Colombo, winner of the Mr. Olympia title and close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, was inseparable from the iron Arnie for many years. They trained together, went to America together and set out on the acting path together. Or rather, Schwarzenegger was the first to step on it, who, of course, pleased his closest friend: Columbo played supporting roles in several of Schwarzenegger’s films, including the films “Terminator” and “The Running Man.”
Bolo Yeung
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Chinese bodybuilder and martial artist Bono Yeung, thanks to the diversity of his talents, has firmly occupied the niche of the main Eastern movie villain in Hollywood. “Enter the Dragon”, “Game of Death”, “Bloody Sport” - the names of the paintings seem to tell us about the direction of the artist’s talents. However, martial arts professionals believe that it is extremely organic in its niche.
Peter Lupus
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For Peter Lupus, born in 1930, Steve Reeves was his idol. Following his example, he became famous as a bodybuilder, and then, following his idol, moved into cinema. Here he was lucky: he played in many films, the most famous of which can be considered “Police Squad!” and the popular 1970s TV series Mission: Impossible. Today Lupus is 86 - you won't believe it, but he's still pumping iron!
Production
The director and scriptwriter is Andrey Grachev (“Ivan Poddubny: The Tragedy of the Strongman,” “The Mysterious Republic”).
Off-screen team:
- Producers: Maria Pankratova (“Nuriev. One Hundred Days of Solitude”, “Attack of the Dead”), Zakhar Prilepin (“Eight”);
- Operators: Denis Negrivetsky (“Unsurpassed Carmen”), Sergey Spiridonov.
Production
Studio: Russian Cinema
Producer Maria Pankratova about the film:
“I have no right to reveal all the secrets of our project. There is a main character - Max - a famous bodybuilder who, due to health problems, is forced to lose everything. He is played by Denis Semenikhin. There is also a doctor who came up with a miracle drug that can rid the entire planet of any disease. And there is so-called “censorship”. I won't explain. Just watch the movie when it's ready."
Filming begins in April 2022. Filming location: LomovGym sports club, Moscow / Romantsevskie Gory, Ushakovskie quarries, Konduki village, Tula region.
Gordon Scott
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Bodybuilder Gordon Scott was found by a talent agent in Las Vegas, where he was doing odd jobs. And then luck smiled at him: for his excellent figure and handsome face, he immediately received the main role in the TV series “Tarzan,” popular in the 1950s. However, Gordon did not stay in Hollywood: a few years later he went to Italy, where he starred in a whole series of films from the life of Ancient Rome, shining in the roles of gods and heroes.
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Max Mayer is a bodybuilder who dreamed of becoming the champion of the planet. Due to health reasons, he is forced to retire from the sport prematurely, which is why his life is going downhill. By chance, he meets an emergency doctor, Victor, who once, by order of the Ministry of Defense, developed a unique medicine that allows not only to treat the most terrible diseases, but also to enhance all the capabilities of the human body. However, the project was frozen. Victor wants to complete an experiment for which he needs a test subject, and Max is perfect for him.
Mickey Hargitay
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Hungarian Mickey Hargitay is another bodybuilding actor whose successful career was inspired by Steve Reeves. After seeing Reeves' photo on the cover of a magazine, 20-year-old Hargitay made a life choice. He went to the USA, became a bodybuilder, and then an actor. He starred in many films and was married to the first beauty of his time, actress Jayne Mansfield. This is how, thanks to Reeves, the Hungarian muscleman became a global star.
Ralf Mueller
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German bodybuilding champion Ralf Müller has successfully made his way into Hollywood thanks to his excellent shape and impressive dimensions. One of the most famous films with his participation can be considered the film “Universal Soldier”, where his partners on the set were Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude van Damme.
Dave Bautista
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Batista was born into a poor family, lived in a disadvantaged area and became involved with crime from a young age. Now he says that it was wrestling and bodybuilding that kept him from going down the wrong path. They brought him real success: the fame of a wrestler and bodybuilder helped him get into Hollywood, and for many years now he has been starring in the roles of villains - in particular, in films such as "Riddick", "Avengers: Infinity" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" "
"Stay Hungry"
Original name:
Stay Hungry.
Year of release:
1976.
Genre:
drama, comedy.
It was in this film that Arnold Schwarzenegger made his official acting debut. The work of director Bob Rafelson was even awarded a Golden Globe. Joe Santo - that was the name of Arnold's character in the film - swings and drives the girls crazy. He plays the violin and preaches a unique philosophy, the meaning of which is living in one moment. A rich slacker meets a young man. He is played by Jeff Bridges. The guys become good friends, and the millionaire suddenly realizes that crazy bodybuilders are much nicer than the company of snobby friends.
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Paul Brothers
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Infernal handsome twins David and Peter Paul stepped onto the set straight from the world of bodybuilding. And very successfully: the film “Barbarians” in the 1970s brought them such success that it was enough for a couple of decades of a very dusty career in the roles of wild weirdos in films of various genres - from comedies to fantasy.
"Blood and sweat: Anabolics"
Original name:
Pain Gain.
Year of release:
2013.
Genre:
crime, comedy, thriller.
The film is based on real events. The fitness trainer is tired of being just an instructor, and he is terribly jealous of his rich clients. Having found two unlucky jocks, the man invited them to kidnap a millionaire who is working under his supervision. True, the stupid crimes of adventurers lead to terrible consequences.
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Lou Ferigno
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Ferigno was Schwarzenegger's main rival on the bodybuilding stage for many years. This helped him attract the attention of producers and get into films in parallel with Arnie. Of course, he did not become a star of a similar scale, although he was quite successful: his role in the TV series “The Incredible Hulk” brought him the love of millions of television viewers.
"Strong"
Original name:
10 timer til paradis.
Year of release:
2011.
Genre:
drama, melodrama.
A man named Dennis, played by former athlete Kim Cold, despite his 50 years of age and powerful physique, still lives with his mother. He never had a girlfriend. Psychologically, Dennis is a big kid. One day he goes to Thailand. This trip brings the hero a meeting with true love. But first he needs to avoid getting bogged down in the pool of depravity.
