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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 |
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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)
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Self (4 credits)
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Active on Broadway in the following productions: 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:
Although he was regarded as the "king of the muscle man movies," after doing two movies as Hercules ("Hercules" (1958) and "Hercules Unchained" (1959)), Steve Reeves turned down further Hercules movies and similar roles for other sword and sandal epics that had more substance to their stories. See more »Trademark:
Often stood in positions that allowed him to showcase his muscular biceps See more »Star Sign:
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