Louis jude ferrigno aka. He gained his nickname after becoming the first person to be cast as the incredible hulk. As an actor he is best known for playing the hulk in the television series the incredible hulk. His success as an athlete and actor has propelled him as a. Lou ferrigno was born in brooklyn new york to victoria and matt ferrigno a police lieutenant. He also appeared in the documentary pumping iron 1977 which also starred arnold schwarzenegger and is a cult favorite.
America title and two consecutive ifbb mr. Universe titles and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary pumping iron. Louis jude lou ferrigno born november 9 1951 is an american actor fitness trainerconsultant and retired professional bodybuilder. Soon after he was born ferrigno says he believes he suffered a series of ear infections and lost 75 to 80 of his hearing though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old. Arnold schwarzenegger body measurements height weight shoe chest biceps size stats. The future icon began weight training embarking on his fitness journey.
As a bodybuilder ferrigno won an ifbb mr. 5 ft 5 inches. America title and two consecutive ifbb mr. At the age of 14 arnold choose bodybuilding as a career and earned success in this profession. Universe titles and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary pumping iron. 165 m and 165 cm.
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Lous efforts to win were the subject of the documentary movie pumping iron 1977 that made him well known to a worldwide audience. Over the next 8 years lou trained rigorously to attain his dream physique. Hearing loss caused ferrigno to be bullied by peers during his. Lou ferrigno favorite color. Lou ferrigno favorite car color food movie.