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 earned numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, alongside multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Notably, he is one of only two actors to have starred in a box-office number-one film across six consecutive decades. His filmography has collectively grossed over $7.5 billion globally, solidifying his status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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

1977: Double Nomination for Rocky

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

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1983: Directing Staying Alive

In 1983, Sylvester Stallone directed "Staying Alive", the sequel to "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta. Although a critical failure, the film was a commercial success, grossing nearly $65 million in the US box office against a $22 million budget and ranking in the top ten most financially successful films of 1983.

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1985: Continuing Success with Rocky and Rambo Franchises

In 1985, Sylvester Stallone continued his success with the Rocky and Rambo franchises with "Rocky IV" and "Rambo: First Blood Part II". Stallone worked out with former Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu to develop his character's appearance for "Rocky IV". Both films were major financial successes.

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1986: Releasing Cobra

In 1986, Cannon Films released the action film "Cobra" starring Sylvester Stallone, instead of remaking "Angels with Dirty Faces". Cobra became a box-office success and led to the setting up of Stallone's production company White Eagle Enterprises.

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1989: Co-starring in Tango & Cash

In 1989, Sylvester Stallone co-starred alongside Kurt Russell in the buddy cop action film "Tango & Cash", which grossed over US$120 million worldwide. Stallone also became a boxing promoter in the 1980s, signing world champion boxers Sean O'Grady and Aaron Pryor.

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1993: Comeback with Cliffhanger and Starring in Demolition Man

In 1993, Sylvester Stallone made a comeback with the action thriller "Cliffhanger", which grossed US$171 million worldwide. Later that year, he starred in the futuristic action film "Demolition Man" co-starring Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock, which debuted at No. 1 at the box office.

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1994: Starring in The Specialist

In 1994, Sylvester Stallone's success continued with "The Specialist" co-starring Sharon Stone, which was a commercial success, making back its budget with $57,362,582 at the domestic box office and grossing $170,362,582 worldwide.

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1997: Starring in Cop Land

In 1997, Sylvester Stallone was cast against type as an overweight sheriff in the crime drama "Cop Land", in which he starred alongside Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta. Stallone's performance earned him the Stockholm International Film Festival Best Actor Award.

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2003: Playing a Villain in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

In 2003, Sylvester Stallone played a villainous role in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", which was a huge box-office success. Stallone also had a cameo appearance in the French film "Taxi 3".

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2006: Comeback with Rocky Balboa

In 2006, Sylvester Stallone had a comeback with the sixth installment of the Rocky series, "Rocky Balboa", which was a critical and commercial hit. Stallone wrote, directed, and starred in the film, which garnered mostly positive reviews.

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August 13, 2010: Release of The Expendables

On August 13, 2010, Sylvester Stallone's film "The Expendables" was released, taking US$34,825,135 in its opening weekend and going straight in at No. 1 in the US box office. The figure marked the biggest opening weekend in Stallone's career.

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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.

2015: Reprising Rocky Balboa in Creed

In 2015, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, a spin-off-sequel film centered on Adonis "Donnie" Creed, the son of Apollo Creed. Stallone's performance garnered significant acclaim, earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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