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“If I'd made it right away as an actor, I would've stopped at a certain level and stayed there, probably as a character actor.”

Quote by Sylvester Stallone

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Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone, born on July 6, 1946, is a renowned American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his action hero persona, with iconic roles in films like 'Rocky' and the 'Rambo' series. Stallone's achievements in the film industry extend beyond action movies, as he also won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Rocky'. more

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