Inspiring Story of Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone was born in New York City's Manhattan on July 16, 1946.

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His mother was an American from Washington, D.C, while his father was an Italian migrant.

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Post-birth, he suffered paralysis on the lower left side of his face.

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As a result, he was bullied in his childhood due to his snarling look and slurred speech.

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He attended the American College of Switzerland and the University of Miami and began his acting journey.

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He has seen a lot of financial struggles. He even had to sell his dog for $25 to pay his apartment rent.

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He has seen a lot of financial struggles. He even had to sell his dog for $25 to pay his apartment rent.

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The turning point came in his life after watching the boxing match between Mohammed Ali and Chuck Wepner.

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The fight inspired him to write the script for the famous movie "ROCKY".

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A studio offered Stallone $350,000 for his script, but he refused as he wanted to act in that movie.

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Upon "ROCKY" release, Sylvester Stallone was a star, his movie was an all-time blockbuster.

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In 1977, at the 49th Academy Awards, Rocky was nominated for 10 Oscars.

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The movie went on to win the Academy awards for Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Film Editing.

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His journey has set an example, from a struggling actor to a Hollywood Legend.

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