Introduction: Sylvester Stallone's career has spanned over five decades.
Facets:
- Early Roles: Stallone began his career in the early 1970s with small roles in films such as The Lords of Flatbush and Bananas.
- Breakthrough: Stallone's breakthrough role came in 1976 with the film Rocky. He wrote the screenplay and starred in the title role of the underdog boxer who goes on to win the world heavyweight championship.
- Rocky and Rambo: Stallone's Rocky and Rambo franchises are two of the most successful film franchises of all time. The Rocky films have grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide, and the Rambo films have grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.
- Other Films: In addition to Rocky and Rambo, Stallone has starred in numerous other films, including The Expendables, Creed, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
