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Steve Reeves (I) (1926–2000)
Though he did not possess a Herculean acting talent by any stretch, handsome bodybuilder Steve Reeves certainly had an enviable Herculean physique, and made plenty good use of it in Europe during the late 1950s and early 1960s portraying some of filmdom's most famous bronzed gods. Reeves was originally a Montana boy born on a cattle ranch in 1926....
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Born:in Glasgow, Montana, USADied:(age 74) in Escondido, California, USA |
Before Super Troopers, Jay Chandrasekhar thought of a movie about a cat ... in space. Presented by "Star Trek: Discovery."
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Actor (23 credits)
Actor (23 credits)
1957
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
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- Harry Returns Early
(1957)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Other Works:
Book: "Building the Classical Physique--The Natural Way" See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Steve Reeves International SocietyAlternate Names:
Steve Reeves Mr. Universe of 1950 | S. Reeves | Steve RevesHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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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. The director yelled, 'Swing those... 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 »Trademark:
Usually starred in peplums, playing mythical heroes See more »Star Sign:
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