Sylvester Stallone's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sylvester Stallone.

Sylvester Stallone is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He has garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. He is one of the few actors to have starred in a box-office number-one film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, highlighting his significant impact on the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1977: Double Oscar Nominations for Rocky

In 1977, Sylvester Stallone became the third person in history to receive nominations for both Best Actor and Best Screenplay for the first Rocky film.

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1985: Success with Rocky IV and Rambo: First Blood Part II

In 1985, Sylvester Stallone continued his success with the Rocky and Rambo franchises with the releases of "Rocky IV" and "Rambo: First Blood Part II." For Rocky IV, Stallone worked with Franco Columbu to develop his character's physique. Both films were major financial successes.

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1986: Release and Success of Cobra

In 1986, Cannon Films released the action film "Cobra" starring Sylvester Stallone, which became a box-office success. This success led to the establishment of Stallone's production company, White Eagle Enterprises.

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1989: Co-starring in Tango & Cash

In 1989, Sylvester Stallone co-starred with Kurt Russell in the buddy cop action film "Tango & Cash," which achieved solid box office results domestically and internationally, grossing over US$120 million worldwide. In the 1980s, Stallone also became a boxing promoter, and his company, Tiger Eye Productions, signed world champion boxers Sean O'Grady and Aaron Pryor.

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1993: Success with Cliffhanger and Demolition Man

In 1993, Sylvester Stallone made a comeback with Renny Harlin's action thriller "Cliffhanger," which was successful in the US and worldwide. Later that year, he starred in the futuristic action film "Demolition Man" directed by Marco Brambilla, with Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. "Demolition Man" was a box office success.

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1994: Starring in The Specialist

In 1994, Sylvester Stallone's string of hits continued with "The Specialist," co-starring Sharon Stone and directed by Luis Llosa. The film was a commercial success, grossing $170,362,582 worldwide, despite overwhelmingly negative critical reception.

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1997: Starring in Cop Land

In 1997, Sylvester Stallone starred in the crime drama "Cop Land" alongside Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta, playing an overweight sheriff. The film was critically well-received, and Stallone won the Stockholm International Film Festival Best Actor Award for his performance.

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1998: Voice-over Work in Antz

In 1998, Sylvester Stallone did voice-over work for the animated film "Antz", which was a domestic success.

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2003: Villainous Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Cameo in Taxi 3

In 2003, Sylvester Stallone played a villain in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over," which was a box-office success. He also had a cameo in the French film "Taxi 3". In 2003 Stallone started to regain prominence for his supporting role in the neo-noir crime drama Shade

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2006: Comeback with Rocky Balboa

In 2006, Sylvester Stallone made a comeback with "Rocky Balboa", the sixth installment of the "Rocky" series, which was a critical and commercial hit. He also announced plans to direct and star in a remake of "Death Wish," though he later stepped away from the project.

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January 25, 2008: Release of Rambo

On January 25, 2008, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role in "Rambo", the fourth installment of the Rambo franchise. The film grossed US$6,490,000 on its opening day and US$18,200,000 over its opening weekend. The total box office reached US$113,244,290 worldwide with a budget of US$50 million.

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August 13, 2010: Release of The Expendables

On August 13, 2010, "The Expendables," written, directed, and starring Sylvester Stallone, was released. It featured numerous action stars and marked the biggest opening weekend in Stallone's career. In summer 2010, a Brazilian company claimed to be owed over US$2 million for its work on the film.

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December 7, 2010: Induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame

On December 7, 2010, Sylvester Stallone was voted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the non-participant category, marking his contributions to the sport through film.

August 17, 2012: Release of The Expendables 2

On August 17, 2012, "The Expendables 2" was released, receiving a more positive critical reception than the original. Sylvester Stallone was part of the returning cast, which also included Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris.

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2015: Reprising Rocky Balboa in Creed

In 2015, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, a spin-off-sequel film focusing on Adonis "Donnie" Creed. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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October 2018: No Charges Filed

In October 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office decided not to charge Stallone for the alleged assault, citing a lack of corroborating witnesses. Stallone then filed a police report against the accuser for lying on an official document.