
Philadelphia has a statue of his Rocky character placed permanently near the museum, on the right side before the steps. Stallone's use of the front entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Rocky series led the area to be nicknamed the Rocky Steps. Stallone's film Rocky was inducted into the National Film Registry as well as having its film props placed in the Smithsonian Museum. The Rocky and Rambo franchises, along with several other films, strengthened his reputation as an actor and his box office earnings. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed include boxer Rocky Balboa and soldier John Rambo. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone (pronounced /stəˈloʊn/ born July 6, 1946), commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. I felt as though God was moving me to do this Sylvester Stallone explains his films Nov 30, 2006 It was like with the first movie - I was a writer, but I've said it before. I had gone through a lot of trials and tribulations in my own personal life - a lot of ups and downs - and I just felt as though I was being compelled to do something.

I don't claim ownership anymore Stallone heading up 'Rocky' revival Dec 06, 2006 That's the role that the industry coveted, but I tried to fight it Stallone reflects on career at 61 Jan 24, 2008 I tried to be a more diversified actor, and I didn't realize that you are pretty much defined by your initial impact on this industry. I should have been writing and directing my own movies, like Clint Eastwood, but I took a different route (after 'Rocky').

I should have been happy to just (be) the action guy Stallone reflects on career at 61 Jan 24, 2008 Whereas the 'Oceans 11' films were an ensemble for good-looking guys, this is an ensemble for ugly tough guys Stallone wants to direct Whitaker in film Nov 08, 2008
