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 was also nominated for the following:. Later in his life, Reeves promoted drug-free bodybuilding and bred horses. Schwartzman won the following awards:. In that year he appeared as himself in the made-for-television A&E Biography: Arnold Schwarzenegger - Flex Appeal. His cousin is entertainment publicist Eric Schwartzman. His last on-screen appearance was in 2000. He is the brother of actor/musician Robert Carmine (vocalist for the band Rooney), and his the half brother of cinematographer John Schwartzman. He went on to appear, starting in the 1950s, in a string of Samson and Hercules-type (also known as sword and sandal) movies. Besides his parents, he is also the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola and cousin of Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola, and Roman Coppola. Reeves first film was the 1949 Kimbar of the Jungle, made for television. Schwartzman is part of a family of people involved in film. De Mille, who considered him for the part of Samson. He also appears in the music video for the rock remix of "All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy. After WWII military service, Reeves came to the attention film director Cecil B. Previous to acting, he was the drummer for the band Phantom Planet (which opened for the band Incubus when they were on tour in 2002). Despite leaving the band for an acting career, he still composes music for some films. 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.. He also had a notable role in Slackers, which was panned by many critics for being quite different from his Rushmore role. He was handsome, personable, and had a magnificent physique. Schwartzman is best known for his role as Max Fischer in the movie Rushmore. Reeves was the right man in the right place at the right time. Born in Los Angeles, California, he is the son of Talia Shire and Jack Schwartzman. No champion was known to the general public--that is, until Steve Reeves came along. Jason Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American actor. However, bodybuilding still remained an obscure sport. the 1999 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor (for Rushmore). .. the 1999 YoungStar Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film (for Rushmore). 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. the 1999 Lone Star Film & Television Award for Best Actor (for Rushmore). Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encylopedia of Modern Bodybuilding states:. Orange County (2002). By his own account, his best cold (unpumped) measurements at the peak of his bodybuilding activity were:. I Heart Huckabees (2004). His competitive bodybuilding period was brief, but he won the following events:. Cracking Up (2004) (tv series). Born in Glasgow, Montana, Reeves became interested in bodybuilding as a teenager, long before the rise in general interest in the activity. Just Like Mona (2003). Reeves) (January 21, 1926 - May 5, 2000), was a bodybuilder, actor, and author. Spun (2002). Steve Reeves (Stephen L. S1m0ne (2002). Calves: 18 1/4". Slackers (2002). Thighs: 26". Odessa Or Bust (2001). Biceps: 18 1/4". CQ (2001). Waist: 29". Rushmore (1998). Chest: 52". Neck: 18 1/2". Weight: 216. Height: 6' 1". Universe. 1950 - Mr. World. 1948 - Mr. America. 1947 - Mr. Pacific Coast. 1947 - Mr. Pacific Coast. 1946 - Mr. |