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Steve Reeves (I) (1926–2000)

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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 »

Born:

in Glasgow, Montana, USA

Died:

(age 74) in Escondido, California, USA
Steve Reves photo received from Mr. Reeves by IMDb Staff at Hollywood Collectors Show (1998)
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Filmography

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1968 A Long Ride from Hell
Mike Sturges
 
1964 I pirati della Malesia
Sandokan
 
1963 Sandokan the Great
Sandokan
 
1963 The Shortest Day
 
1962 The Avenger
Enea (Aeneas)
 
1962 The Slave
Randus - son of Spartacus
 
1961 Duel of the Titans
Romulus
 
1961 The Trojan Horse
Aeneas
 
1961 The Thief of Baghdad
Karim
 
1960 Morgan, the Pirate
Henry Morgan
 
1959 Giant of Marathon
Phillipides
 
1959 The Last Days of Pompeii
Glaucus
 
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 (8 titles)
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
 
1975 Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca
 

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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. The Incredibly Strange Film Show: Season 2: Episode 3 -- Refusing to die without a fight, Athens' greatest athlete and hero, Phillipides (Steve Reeves), leads the Greeks in a magnificent battle against the invading Persian army.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Invented, and wrote a book on, Power Walking. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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

Official Sites:

Steve Reeves International Society | 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:

Took up power walking (which combined swinging hand held weights in both hands while walking) in order to compensate for the damage done to him by his shoulder injury. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius