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- NAME: Steve Reeves
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Athlete
- BIRTH DATE: January 21, 1926
- DEATH DATE: May 01, 2000
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Glasgow, Montana
- PLACE OF DEATH: Escondido, California
- Full Name: Stephen L. Reeves
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Bodybuilder and actor Steve Reeves claimed the titles Mr. America, Mr. World and Mr. Universe by the age of 25. He starred in 18 films, including Hercules.
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Synopsis
Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way and continued to inspire future generations of bodybuilders until his death in May 2000.
Profile
Bodybuilder and actor, born January 21, 1926, in Glasgow, Montana. At the age of 10, Reeves moved with his mother to Oakland, California. He became interested in bodybuilding in his teens and aspired to enter world-class competitions, a goal cut short by the outbreak of World War II and a stint in the U.S. Army. His determination persisted after the war, and in 1946, he earned the title of Mr. Pacific Coast. Within the next four years he muscled his way into the world's most acclaimed titles, including Mr. America, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe.
After his success in bodybuilding competitions, Reeves enjoyed a flourishing acting career that spanned 16 years and 18 films. He was known for his starring roles in such action classics as Hercules (1959), Hercules Unchained (1960), and The Last Days of Pompeii (1960). Although offered many roles in Hollywood, he preferred to work in Europe on the sort of glitzy costume dramas that highlighted his attention-grabbing physique.
In 1963, he married Aline Czarzawicz and the couple retired to Southern California in 1969. He wrote an exercise guide, Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way and continued to inspire future generations of bodybuilders until his death in May 2000. Both Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger credit Reeves as an inspiration.
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