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Steve Reeves (I) (1926–2000)


Steve Reeves is regarded by many as the greatest bodybuilder of all time for his legendary symmetrical physique, visionary bodybuilding techniques, dedication and love for the sport through which he won five bodybuilding titles between 1946 and 1950. His peak measurements were: 6'1" at 216 lbs. with 18½" arms... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (22 titles)
1968 A Long Ride from Hell
Mike Sturges
 
1963 The Shortest Day (uncredited)
 
1962 The Avenger
Enea (Aeneas)
 
1962 The Slave
Randus - son of Spartacus
 
1961 The Thief of Baghdad
Karim
 
1959 Goliath and the Barbarians
Emiliano (a.k.a. "Goliath")
 
1959 Agi Murad il diavolo bianco
Hadji Murad the White Warrior
 
1959 Hercules Unchained
Ercole (Hercules)
 
1958 Le fatiche di Ercole
Ercole (Hercules)
 
1957 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Foley
Harry Returns Early (1957) … Foley
 
1954 Athena
Ed Perkins (as Steve Reves 'Mr. Universe of 1950')
 
1954 Jail Bait
Lt. Bob Lawrence
 
1953 Topper (TV series)
Joe Manurki - Masseur
Reducing (1953) … Joe Manurki - Masseur
 
1953 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
 
1951 Stars Over Hollywood (TV series)
Prison Doctor (1951)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1968 A Long Ride from Hell (writer)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1978 The Joe Franklin Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 February 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1953 Be What You Want (TV movie)
Himself
 
1948 Le plus bel homme du monde (documentary short)
Himself, Mr. America
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (9 titles)
2012 Ein Abend für... (TV series documentary)
 
2011 Muscle Beach Then and Now (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The Naked Archaeologist (TV series)
 
2001 The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 
2000 Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1996 Xena: Warrior Princess (TV series)
 
1994 Hercules Recycled (video)
Hercules
 

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Jail Bait -- Vic Brady draws young Don Gregor into a life of crime. He then blackmails Gregor's plastic surgeon father into fixing up his face so he can evade the cops. This is Steve Reeves' first speaking part.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Book: "Building the Classical Physique--The Natural Way" See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 4 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »


Alternate Names:

Steve Reves 'Mr. Universe of 1950' | Steve Reeves Mr. Universe of 1950

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Filmmaking in Europe was a little different from working in the United States. There's a scene in 'Hercules' where I'm in chains -- they looked like steel, but they were actually made of wood -- and I had to swing these chains at my supposed enemies who were advancing towards me. Well, I didn't want to really strike someone so I kind of held back with my motions... See more »

Trivia:

He survived numerous life-threatening experiences as a child, including being hit by a car and dragged, being thrown from a horse and sleeping through an earthquake as a child in Montana. When he couldn't be accounted for, family members found him sound asleep, his bedroom teetering on the brink of a three-story fall. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius