Sylvester Stallone‘s Rocky is a classic film about a small-time Philadelphia boxer who gets to fight a heavyweight champion—the redemption tale centered on hard-luck Rocky’s quest for self-respect. The story hit a nerve with moviegoers and subsequently spawned a multitude of sequels. Today, is Sylvester Stallone the oldest living member of the Rocky cast?
Who is still alive from the ‘Rocky’ series of films?
The Rocky films created iconic characters beloved by film fans. These include Rocky and Adrian Balboa, Paulie Penning, Apollo Creed, Micky Goldmill, Duke Evers, Clubber Lang, Ivan and Ludmilla Drago, and Tommy Gunn. But is Sylvester Stallone currently the oldest living member of the Rocky cast?
Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa, is the oldest living member of the cast at 77, but he doesn’t share that distinction alone. Talia Shire played his wife, Adrian Balboa, and is also 77.
Carl Weathers, who played...
Who is still alive from the ‘Rocky’ series of films?
The Rocky films created iconic characters beloved by film fans. These include Rocky and Adrian Balboa, Paulie Penning, Apollo Creed, Micky Goldmill, Duke Evers, Clubber Lang, Ivan and Ludmilla Drago, and Tommy Gunn. But is Sylvester Stallone currently the oldest living member of the Rocky cast?
Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa, is the oldest living member of the cast at 77, but he doesn’t share that distinction alone. Talia Shire played his wife, Adrian Balboa, and is also 77.
Carl Weathers, who played...
- 10/19/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Terry Funk, the man Ric Flair called today, “A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend!” died Wednesday, according to Flair and fellow WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. He was 79.
In his tribute, Foley, a multiple time WWE champion, called Funk “the greatest wrestler I ever saw.”
“If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many,” Foley continued. “There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. Rip my dear friend – it was an honor to know you. #RIPTerryFunk
Championships held by Funk include the Ecw World Heavyweight Championship, Nwa World Heavyweight Championship, Uswa Unified World Heavyweight Championship, WWF World Tag Team Championship, and Ecw World Television Championship. He headlined Ecw’s premier annual pay-per-view event,...
In his tribute, Foley, a multiple time WWE champion, called Funk “the greatest wrestler I ever saw.”
“If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many,” Foley continued. “There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. Rip my dear friend – it was an honor to know you. #RIPTerryFunk
Championships held by Funk include the Ecw World Heavyweight Championship, Nwa World Heavyweight Championship, Uswa Unified World Heavyweight Championship, WWF World Tag Team Championship, and Ecw World Television Championship. He headlined Ecw’s premier annual pay-per-view event,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
There are few franchises as enduring and roundly beloved as "Rocky." Sylvester Stallone was a nobody actor who managed to pick himself up by his bootstraps and turn this story of a nobody boxer into a critical darling and box office smash, as well as an enduring piece of Americana. More than that, the perceived quality of this franchise, nearly 50 years after its inception and nine films in, is pretty damn impressive. But before "Creed" came along to revitalize the series for a new generation, it was "Rocky Balboa" that revived it and made the spin-off possible in the first place.
The 2006 film is notable for an array of reasons, most notably that it featured Stallone getting back in the ring at...
There are few franchises as enduring and roundly beloved as "Rocky." Sylvester Stallone was a nobody actor who managed to pick himself up by his bootstraps and turn this story of a nobody boxer into a critical darling and box office smash, as well as an enduring piece of Americana. More than that, the perceived quality of this franchise, nearly 50 years after its inception and nine films in, is pretty damn impressive. But before "Creed" came along to revitalize the series for a new generation, it was "Rocky Balboa" that revived it and made the spin-off possible in the first place.
The 2006 film is notable for an array of reasons, most notably that it featured Stallone getting back in the ring at...
- 3/4/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Has there ever been a franchise entry more of a cinematic buzzkill than "Rocky V?" I'm struggling to think of one. It's a dour affair compared to the goofy bombast of "Rocky IV" and is generally regarded as the worst film of the original series, but it does have some things going for it. Sylvester Stallone deserves credit for trying to do something different with this one, arresting the out-of-control trajectory of the first four movies by sending his most beloved character back to his roots. If he hadn't, the next logical step would have been for Rocky Balboa (Stallone) to face off against a terrifying alien warrior, but his arch-rival Arnold Schwarzenegger beat him to the punch on that one in "Predator."
Originally intended as the last part of the series, Stallone attempted to steer the Italian Stallion's saga back to the gritty drama of "Rocky." To that end,...
Originally intended as the last part of the series, Stallone attempted to steer the Italian Stallion's saga back to the gritty drama of "Rocky." To that end,...
- 12/25/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
In 1976, an unknown actor named Sylvester Stallone introduced the world to Rocky Balboa and his eternal struggle to prove himself. The story of a down-and-out underachiever going toe-to-toe with the world's greatest boxer charmed audiences and propelled Stallone into a long career of portraying heroic, larger-than-life characters. Even after playing the lead character in classics like "First Blood" and "Demolition Man," Sly's most popular character will always be Balboa.
After falling in love with Rocky in the first film, audiences followed the southpaw through five more films, where he battled a slew of increasingly large and violent opponents. Balboa doesn't win every fight, but he always dedicates himself to the pursuit of victory and provides audiences with an inspiring, feel good story. However, after four films of this formula, Stallone was ready for a change.
According to CBS Philadelphia, Stallone initially killed the lovable underdog in "Rocky V," but the...
After falling in love with Rocky in the first film, audiences followed the southpaw through five more films, where he battled a slew of increasingly large and violent opponents. Balboa doesn't win every fight, but he always dedicates himself to the pursuit of victory and provides audiences with an inspiring, feel good story. However, after four films of this formula, Stallone was ready for a change.
According to CBS Philadelphia, Stallone initially killed the lovable underdog in "Rocky V," but the...
- 10/10/2022
- by Christian Gainey
- Slash Film
Fans of the franchise mainly hate Rocky V. It took the triumph of Rocky IV and turned it into a tragedy for the Italian Stallion, with him suffering a potentially deadly injury due to his bout with Drago. Wiped out financially thanks to Paulie (who else?), Rocky, Adrian (Talia Shire – in her last entry in the saga) and Robert (Sage Stallone) have to relocate to Philly, where Rocky takes over Mickey’s old gym. There he finds a prospect, Tommy Gunn (the late Tommy Morrison), who he can turn into a contender, only for ego and a Don King-like promoter to get in the way, concluding in a ridiculous street fight. Stallone has slammed the movie over the years, but is it as bad as all that?
To give Stallone credit, he wanted to take Rocky V back to the gritty vibe of the first film, even bringing back director John G. Avildsen,...
To give Stallone credit, he wanted to take Rocky V back to the gritty vibe of the first film, even bringing back director John G. Avildsen,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Some ideas are a little ahead of their time when they’re first thought up since it would appear that Sylvester Stallone had a plan for Rocky V that didn’t involve the headstrong and kind of transparent Tommy Gunn. Instead, Rocky V would have followed Balboa and Drago following their war in the ring as it would detail the physical and psychological damage that was inflicted upon each man. As it was revealed in Creed 2, Drago was so shamed after the fight that he had to suffer through everyone turning their back on him, and he eventually lost even his
The Original Plan for Rocky V Was Way Better Than the Movie...
The Original Plan for Rocky V Was Way Better Than the Movie...
- 5/28/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
They were one rewrite away from a date with the grim reaper. We look back at the movie characters who were never supposed to make the end credits…
Warning: lots of spoilers ahead. We've labelled the name of the film we're talking about in the sub-headers, rather than the characters themselves, to help you avoid stumbling upon something you didn't want to know...
Lethal Weapon 2
It's a film that's cropped up a few times in recent weeks on the site, but perhaps the most interesting thing about Lethal Weapon 2 was that it was supposed to mark the end of Mel Gibson's Riggs character. As it stood, it instead marked the moment where Riggs went from a man on the edge to part of a comedy double act.
However, the original plan, when Riggs is shot in the film, was that he'd die. That was what writer Shane Black had intended to happen,...
Warning: lots of spoilers ahead. We've labelled the name of the film we're talking about in the sub-headers, rather than the characters themselves, to help you avoid stumbling upon something you didn't want to know...
Lethal Weapon 2
It's a film that's cropped up a few times in recent weeks on the site, but perhaps the most interesting thing about Lethal Weapon 2 was that it was supposed to mark the end of Mel Gibson's Riggs character. As it stood, it instead marked the moment where Riggs went from a man on the edge to part of a comedy double act.
However, the original plan, when Riggs is shot in the film, was that he'd die. That was what writer Shane Black had intended to happen,...
- 1/11/2011
- Den of Geek
A male porn star has reportedly landed a guest role in Entourage. According to Xbiz, Tommy Gunn will appear in one episode of the HBO drama. The news of his casting comes after adult film star Sasha Grey joined the cast of the show. Gunn is expected to play Grey's ex-boyfriend, who meets her and Vince (Adrian Grenier) at a photo shoot. Gunn claimed that producers were (more)...
- 7/5/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
We all know what goes into making a movie franchise… more than one sequel, sometimes desired by the masses, sometimes, not so much. Generally speaking, these are big budget blockbuster films, but the genre varies slightly from action to horror to comedy and even fantasy. But, the more pertinent question on the minds of the Movie Geeks is… What makes a movie franchise great? In this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, we attempt to answer that question by compiling our own list of the ten greatest movie franchises of all-time!
Honorable Mention: Indiana Jones
Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (2008)
In the 80’s, the Indiana Jones franchise was on an epic, legendary role. I have met few people in the world who have had anything bad to say about the first three films.
Honorable Mention: Indiana Jones
Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (2008)
In the 80’s, the Indiana Jones franchise was on an epic, legendary role. I have met few people in the world who have had anything bad to say about the first three films.
- 6/23/2010
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Rocky
Times like these, I hate reviewing classic films. What can I add that hasn’t already been said or covered about the 1976 Best Picture winner? Well, other than what film should have won it, but Rocky is a more than worthy candidate for the statue. It sometimes gets criticism for not showing enough of the epic fight at the end, but I feel that’s a brilliant move as we know these men will go the distance. The performances are excellent, the direction is up to par, and the story is a timeless classic. Truthfully, the alternate ending where Rocky throws the fight would have been interesting to see.
9/10
Rocky II
I’d forgotten what a depressing trip this was, which makes Rocky’s eventual win that much sweeter by the end of the film. This marked Sylvester Stallone’s second directorial debut and for the most part he...
Times like these, I hate reviewing classic films. What can I add that hasn’t already been said or covered about the 1976 Best Picture winner? Well, other than what film should have won it, but Rocky is a more than worthy candidate for the statue. It sometimes gets criticism for not showing enough of the epic fight at the end, but I feel that’s a brilliant move as we know these men will go the distance. The performances are excellent, the direction is up to par, and the story is a timeless classic. Truthfully, the alternate ending where Rocky throws the fight would have been interesting to see.
9/10
Rocky II
I’d forgotten what a depressing trip this was, which makes Rocky’s eventual win that much sweeter by the end of the film. This marked Sylvester Stallone’s second directorial debut and for the most part he...
- 11/18/2009
- by Philip Barrett
- ReelLoop.com
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