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Lou Ferrigno

«The Incredible Hulk»

Biography

American bodybuilder and actor who won the IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles before appearing in the documentary Pumping Iron (1977) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. Fame outside the sport came from the title role in the CBS series The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982) — he later voiced the character in animated versions — and from European fantasy films such as Hercules. Few bodybuilders have been recognised by a wider audience.

Olympia appearances

Shared the podium with

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