STEVE REEVES

[Sid]

Bodybuilding title holder, actor, STEVE REEVES (January 21, 1926 – May 1, 2000) was an American professional bodybuilder and actor. He was famous in the mid-1950s as a movie star in Italian-made sword-and-sandal films, playing the protagonist as muscular characters such as Hercules, Goliath, and Sandokan. At the peak of his career, he was the highest-paid actor in Europe.^[1] Though best known for his portrayal of Hercules, he played the character only twice: in Hercules (1958), and in its 1959 sequel Hercules Unchained. By 1960, Reeves was ranked as the number-one box-office draw in 25 countries.^[2]

Prior to his acting career, Reeves was a bodybuilder. Known for his symmetry,^[3] he reigned as Mr. America of 1947, Mr. World of 1948, and Mr. Universe of 1950 in the pre-Mr. Olympia era. Credited with popularising bodybuilding on a global level, he is regarded as one of the most influential bodybuilders of all time.^[4] He wrote three books on bodybuilding and physical training.

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[John Taylor]

Thanks Sid!!

He was truly one handsome man and a fav of mine.

JT

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[Bill]

Thanks, Sid.  One of my favorites also.  I remember in my late pre-teens having a jerk off session with a friend in a very empty theater watching one of this sword and sandal movies.

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