Sylvester Stallone's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Sylvester Stallone is a highly successful American actor, painter, and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He's received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Notably, he's one of only two actors to have starred in a #1 box-office film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, demonstrating his enduring popularity and box-office appeal.

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

1983: Directing Staying Alive

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

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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, releasing "Rocky IV" and "Rambo: First Blood Part II". He prepared for his role in Rocky IV by training with Franco Columbu, and both films were major financial successes.

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1986: Release of Cobra and formation of White Eagle Enterprises

In 1986, the action film "Cobra" was released and became a box-office success after the remake of "Angels with Dirty Faces" was cancelled. This success led to Sylvester Stallone setting up his 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 grossed over US$120 million worldwide.

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1993: Comeback with Cliffhanger and Demolition Man

In 1993, Sylvester Stallone made a comeback with Renny Harlin's action thriller "Cliffhanger", and starred in the futuristic action film "Demolition Man" with Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock, both of which were commercially successful.

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1994: Starring in The Specialist

In 1994, Sylvester Stallone starred in "The Specialist" alongside Sharon Stone, directed by Luis Llosa. Despite negative reviews, it was commercially successful, making back its budget.

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1997: Starring in Cop Land

In 1997, Sylvester Stallone starred in the crime drama "Cop Land" as an overweight sheriff alongside Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta. The film was critically well-received and was a modest success at the box office, earning Stallone the Stockholm International Film Festival Best Actor Award.

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1998: Voice-over work for Antz

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

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2003: Role 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 box-office success. He also had a cameo appearance in the French film "Taxi 3" and started to regain prominence for his supporting role in the crime drama "Shade".

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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. He also began developing a remake of the 1974 film "Death Wish", but later passed on the project.

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January 25, 2008: Rambo released in theaters

On January 25, 2008, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role in the fourth installment of the Rambo franchise, titled simply "Rambo". The film grossed US$6,490,000 on its opening day.

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August 13, 2010: Release of The Expendables

On August 13, 2010, "The Expendables", written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone, was released. The film, which featured several action stars, had the biggest opening weekend in Stallone's career.

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December 7, 2010: Induction into the 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.

August 17, 2012: Release of The Expendables 2

On August 17, 2012, "The Expendables 2" was released. The sequel received a positive critical reception compared to the original. As well as returning cast members, the film also included Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris.

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