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 whose career spans over five decades. He's received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, along with multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Notably, Stallone is one of only two actors to have starred in a box-office number one film across six consecutive decades, solidifying his lasting impact on the film industry.

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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". Although the film was a critical failure, it was a commercial success, opening with the biggest weekend gross for a musical film at the time and ranking among the top ten most financially successful films of 1983.

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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 Rocky IV and Rambo: First Blood Part II. Stallone met Franco Columbu to develop his character's appearance for the film Rocky IV. Both films were major financial successes.

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1986: Release of Cobra and Establishment of White Eagle Enterprises

In 1986, Cannon Films opted to produce the action film "Cobra" instead of the remake of "Angels with Dirty Faces" with Sylvester Stallone. "Cobra" became a box-office success, leading to the creation 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 was a solid box office success, grossing over $120 million worldwide.

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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 was a box office success. Later that year, he starred in the futuristic action film "Demolition Man" with Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock, which was also successful.

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1994: Starring in The Specialist

In 1994, Sylvester Stallone starred in "The Specialist" alongside Sharon Stone. While the critical reception of the movie was overwhelmingly negative, the film was a commercial success.

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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. The film was critically well-received and Stallone's performance earned him 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 huge 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 neo-noir 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 he wrote, directed and starred in. The film was a critical and commercial hit. Also in 2006, Stallone began development of a Death Wish remake, but later relinquished the role.

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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. The film took $34,825,135 in its opening weekend, going straight in at No. 1 in the US box office and marking 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.

August 17, 2012: Release of The Expendables 2

On August 17, 2012, The Expendables 2 was released. The sequel received a positive critical reception of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to the original's 41%.

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2013: Starring in Bullet to the Head, Escape Plan, and Grudge Match

In 2013, Sylvester Stallone starred in the action film "Bullet to the Head", the action thriller "Escape Plan", and the sports comedy drama "Grudge Match".

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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, as no witnesses corroborated the allegations. Stallone then filed a police report regarding the accuser lying on an official document.