Fan mail address
Sylvester Stallone
United Talent Agency
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3604
USA
Address information
United Talent Agency
(Talent Agency)
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3604
USA
Phone: (310) 273-6700
Fax: (310) 247-1111
Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946, in New York City, to Francesco “Frank” Stallone Sr., a hairdresser, and Jackie Stallone, an astrologer and promoter of women’s wrestling. Stallone’s early years were marked by a challenging childhood, largely due to a birth injury that resulted in the partial paralysis of his face, affecting his speech and giving him a distinctive slurred voice. Despite these challenges, Stallone was determined to pursue an acting career.
Stallone grew up in a working-class neighborhood and attended Notre Dame Academy and Lincoln High School. He later enrolled at the University of Miami, where he studied drama and earned a degree in 1970. It was during his college years that Stallone honed his acting skills and developed a passion for filmmaking.
After graduation, Stallone faced significant challenges in breaking into the film industry. He moved to New York City, where he struggled to find acting roles and often took odd jobs to make ends meet. He appeared in various small roles in films and television but found himself largely overlooked by casting directors.
At a turning point in his career, Stallone wrote a screenplay for a boxing drama inspired by the life of heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. The script, titled “Rocky,” was a reflection of Stallone’s own struggles and determination. Despite initial rejections from numerous studios, Stallone held firm on his vision and insisted on playing the lead role.
