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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rocky_BalboaRocky Balboa - Wikipedia

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   Robert "Rocky" Balboa (born June 6, 1945) (also known by his ring name the Italian Stallion) is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Rocky film series. The character was created by Sylvester Stallone, who has also portrayed him in eight of the nine films in the franchise.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Action star Sylvester Stallone is best known for portraying boxer Rocky Balboa and Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. Updated: Apr 20, 2021. Photo: Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic. (1946-) Who Is...

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   Who was Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa based on?

   • Who Was Stallone's Rocky Balboa Based On? He may seem like a larger-than-life figure, but Sylvester Stallone's Rocky was in fact based on a real person. First appearing in 1976's Rocky, the titular boxer catapulted Sylvester Stallone to Hollywood success.

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   Who played Rocky Balboa?

   • While other actors almost played Rocky Balboa, Stallone was ultimately perfect for the part - not only does Balboa fight like Marciano, but Stallone even bears a resemblance to the boxer that Rocky 's protagonist was based on. Next: The Boxer Who Almost Played Apollo Creed In Rocky

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   Did Sylvester Stallone make a Rocky Balboa statue?

   • In 2007, a Rocky statue was erected in the Serbian village of Žitiste. In 2011, Sylvester Stallone was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for his work on the Rocky Balboa character, having "entertained and inspired boxing fans from around the world".

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   Is Rocky Balboa a real person?

   • Balboa is also considered one of the most iconic fictional characters, and the franchise is closely linked with its successful theme songs, including "Gonna Fly Now", "Eye of the Tiger", and "Burning Heart". Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is a small-time boxer who works as a collector for a loan shark and fights in sleazy clubs for low pay.

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   Mar 2, 2022 · By Niall Gray. Published Mar 2, 2022. Link copied to clipboard. He may seem like a larger-than-life figure, but Sylvester Stallone's Rocky was in fact based on a real person. First appearing in 1976's Rocky, the titular boxer catapulted Sylvester Stallone to Hollywood success.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rocky_(franchise)Rocky (franchise) - Wikipedia

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   Rocky is an American sports drama multimedia franchise created by Sylvester Stallone, based on the life of Chuck Wepner, which began with the eponymous 1976 film and has since become a cultural phenomenon, centered on the boxing careers of Rocky Balboa and his protégé Adonis Creed.

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   May 9, 2024 · Sylvester Stallone (born July 6, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.) is an American actor, screenwriter, and director who was perhaps best known for creating and starring in the Rocky and Rambo film series, which made him an icon in the action genre.

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0479143Rocky Balboa (2006) - IMDb

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   Dec 20, 2006 · Rocky Balboa: Directed by Sylvester Stallone. With Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes. Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RockyRocky - Wikipedia

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   Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise and also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), a poor small-time club fighter and loanshark debt collector ...