Reg Park
British bodybuilder and actor (1928ā2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roy[1] "Reg" Park (7 June 1928 ā 22 November 2007) was an English bodybuilder, businessman, and actor. His first title was Mr. Britain in 1949. He then won Mr. Universe in 1951, 1958, and 1965. He went on to star in five films, all of which featured him playing Hercules. Later in life, he received renewed interest for being the first inspiration (and later a mentor) to Arnold Schwarzenegger.[2][3]
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Nickname | Reg the Leg[lower-alpha 1] |
Born | 7 June 1928 Leeds, England |
Died | 22 November 2007(2007-11-22) (aged 79) Johannesburg, South Africa |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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Predecessor | Steve Reeves |
Successor | Paul Wynter |
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