Curiously, both actors are noted fans of smoking cigars, co-owned ‘Planet Hollywood’ at one point of time and both have been involved in drug controversies at various points
in their careers. And what’s more, both have characters based on them in what is arguably TV’s most popular series of all time – The Simpsons. The voice of Lou the Cop is based on Stallone’s, and the character Rainer Wolfecastle is based on Schwarzenegger. Both have featured prominently in nominations for the Razzies – the awards that recognize the worst in Hollywood, nominated as worst actors multiple times but Stallone has fared better at the Academy Awards, with his movie Rocky winning the best picture (and best editing and direction as well) in 1976 and landing him nominations for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. And their political ideologies converge too, Schwarzenegger is the Republican Governor and Stallone is a staunch Republican as well.
Although they have tried their hands at direction, different roles and off –beat storylines, their raison d’etre has remained the quintessential action flick. Two heroes who played characters that became legends, and became an inspiration themselves showcasing how to overcome the most resounding odds to succeed! Like Rocky they are indefatigable, and like Terminator unstoppable!
in their careers. And what’s more, both have characters based on them in what is arguably TV’s most popular series of all time – The Simpsons. The voice of Lou the Cop is based on Stallone’s, and the character Rainer Wolfecastle is based on Schwarzenegger. Both have featured prominently in nominations for the Razzies – the awards that recognize the worst in Hollywood, nominated as worst actors multiple times but Stallone has fared better at the Academy Awards, with his movie Rocky winning the best picture (and best editing and direction as well) in 1976 and landing him nominations for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. And their political ideologies converge too, Schwarzenegger is the Republican Governor and Stallone is a staunch Republican as well.Although they have tried their hands at direction, different roles and off –beat storylines, their raison d’etre has remained the quintessential action flick. Two heroes who played characters that became legends, and became an inspiration themselves showcasing how to overcome the most resounding odds to succeed! Like Rocky they are indefatigable, and like Terminator unstoppable!
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Source: IIPM Editorial, 2006
An IIPM and Management Guru Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri's Initiative
Source: IIPM Editorial, 2006
An IIPM and Management Guru Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri's Initiative
