This page will contain discussion groups about Steve Reeves, as they become available.Steve ReevesSteve Reeves (Stephen L. Reeves) (January 21, 1926 - May 5, 2000), was a bodybuilder, actor, and author. BodybuildingBorn in Glasgow, Montana, Reeves became interested in bodybuilding as a teenager, long before the rise in general interest in the activity. His competitive bodybuilding period was brief, but he won the following events:
By his own account, his best cold (unpumped) measurements at the peak of his bodybuilding activity were:
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encylopedia of Modern Bodybuilding states: By [the 1940s] the distinction between lifting weights purely for strength and training with weights to shape and proportion the body had been clearly made. ... However, bodybuilding still remained an obscure sport. No champion was known to the general public--that is, until Steve Reeves came along. Reeves was the right man in the right place at the right time. He was handsome, personable, and had a magnificent physique. Survivors from the Muscle Beach era recall how crowds used to follow Reeves when he walked along the beach, and how people who knew nothing about him would simply stop and stare, awestruck. ActingAfter WWII military service, Reeves came to the attention film director Cecil B. De Mille, who considered him for the part of Samson. Reeves first film was the 1949 Kimbar of the Jungle, made for television. He went on to appear, starting in the 1950s, in a string of Samson and Hercules-type (also known as sword and sandal) movies. His last on-screen appearance was in 2000. In that year he appeared as himself in the made-for-television A&E Biography: Arnold Schwarzenegger - Flex Appeal. Later lifeLater in his life, Reeves promoted drug-free bodybuilding and bred horses. The last two decades of his life were spent in Valley Center (Escondido), California. This page about Steve Reeves includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Steve Reeves News stories about Steve Reeves External links for Steve Reeves Videos for Steve Reeves Wikis about Steve Reeves Discussion Groups about Steve Reeves Blogs about Steve Reeves Images of Steve Reeves |
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The last two decades of his life were spent in Valley Center (Escondido), California. He played "the Priest" in the beautifully named A Town Called Bastard (1971). Later in his life, Reeves promoted drug-free bodybuilding and bred horses. He was an accomplished writer as well as a respected actor, adapting his own novel The Man in the Glass Booth for the stage but asking for his credit to be removed from the filmed version. In that year he appeared as himself in the made-for-television A&E Biography: Arnold Schwarzenegger - Flex Appeal. His best-known film performances include Henry VIII in A Man for All Seasons (1966) Doyle Lonegan in The Sting (1973) and Quint in Jaws (1975). His last on-screen appearance was in 2000. Robert Shaw (August 9, 1927 - August 28, 1978) was an English actor and writer. He went on to appear, starting in the 1950s, in a string of Samson and Hercules-type (also known as sword and sandal) movies. The Man in the Glass Booth (1969) ISBN 0140030115. Reeves first film was the 1949 Kimbar of the Jungle, made for television. But Not Serious (1965) (novel). De Mille, who considered him for the part of Samson. Situation Hopeless.. After WWII military service, Reeves came to the attention film director Cecil B. The Flag. Survivors from the Muscle Beach era recall how crowds used to follow Reeves when he walked along the beach, and how people who knew nothing about him would simply stop and stare, awestruck.. The Sun Doctor. He was handsome, personable, and had a magnificent physique. The Hiding Place. Reeves was the right man in the right place at the right time. General Marenkov. No champion was known to the general public--that is, until Steve Reeves came along. Avalanche Express (1979) ... However, bodybuilding still remained an obscure sport. Major Keith Mallory. .. Force 10 From Navarone (1978) ... By [the 1940s] the distinction between lifting weights purely for strength and training with weights to shape and proportion the body had been clearly made. Romer Treece. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encylopedia of Modern Bodybuilding states:. The Deep (1977) ... By his own account, his best cold (unpumped) measurements at the peak of his bodybuilding activity were:. Black Sunday (1977) .... Major David Kabokov. His competitive bodybuilding period was brief, but he won the following events:. Ned Lynch. Born in Glasgow, Montana, Reeves became interested in bodybuilding as a teenager, long before the rise in general interest in the activity. Scarlet Buccaneer) (1976) ... Reeves) (January 21, 1926 - May 5, 2000), was a bodybuilder, actor, and author. Swashbuckler (a.k.a. Steve Reeves (Stephen L. Sheriff of Nottingham. Calves: 18 1/4". Robin and Marian (1976) ... Thighs: 26". Charles/Earl Hodgson. Biceps: 18 1/4". Diamond Shaft) (1975) ... Waist: 29". Diamonds (a.k.a. Chest: 52". Richard Gastmann. Neck: 18 1/2". End of the Game, Murder on the Bridge, Deception, and Getting Away with Murder) (1975) ... Weight: 216. Der Richter und sein Henker (a.k.a. Height: 6' 1". Jaws (1975) .... Quint. Universe. Blue - Bernard Ryder. 1950 - Mr. Mr. World. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) ... 1948 - Mr. The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974) (uncredited) .... The Orale of All Knowledge. America. Doyle Lonnegan. 1947 - Mr. The Sting (1973) ... Pacific Coast. Steven Ledbetter. 1947 - Mr. The Hireling (1973) ... Pacific Coast. Michael. 1946 - Mr. Labyrinth) (1973) ... A Reflection of Fear (a.k.a. Lord Randolph Churchill. Young Winston (1972) ... The Priest. A Town Called Hell) (1971) ... A Town Called Bastard (a.k.a. MacConnachie. Figures in a Landscape (1970) ... Francisco Pizarro. The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) ... Squadron Leader Skipper. Battle of Britain (1969) ... Stanley Webber. The Birthday Party (1968) ... George Armstrong Custer. Gen. Custer of the West (1967) ... King Henry VIII. A Man for All Seasons (1966) ... Martin Hessler. Col. Battle of the Bulge (1965) ... Claudius, King of Denmark. Hamlet (1964) (TV movie) ... Marlowe. Tomorrow at Ten (1964) ... Ghost of Christmas Future. Carol for Another Chrismas (TV movie) (1964) ... Ginger Coffey. The Luck of Ginger Coffey (1964) ... Moke. The Cracksman (1963) ... Donald 'Red' Grant. From Russia with Love (1963) ... Aston. The Guest (1963) ... The Caretaker (in USA) a.k.a. The Valiant (1962) .... Lieutenant Field. Leontes. The Winter's Tale (TV movie) (1961) ... Newspaper Photographer. Libel (1959) ... Gorman. Sea Fury (1958) ... Johnny. Thunder Over Tangier) (1957) ... Man from Tangier (a.k.a. Double Cross (1956). Hodge. LCpl. Hell in Korea) (1956) ... A Hill in Korea (a.k.a. Pulford. J. Flight Sgt. The Dam Busters (1954) ... Jacques. Operation Secret (1952) (uncredited) ... Chemist at Police Exhibition. The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) (uncredited) ... |