Steve Reeves
American bodybuilder and actor (1926–2000)
1926 — 2000
Quick Facts
Profession
American bodybuilder and actor (1926–2000)
Born
January 21, 1926
Died
2000 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film producer
United StatesBorn in GlasgowDied in Escondido
1926
Born in Glasgow (1926-01-21)
2000
Died in Escondido
About
Stephen Lester Reeves was an American professional bodybuilder and actor. He was famous in the mid-1950s as a movie star in Italian-made sword-and-sandal films, playing muscular protagonists such as Hercules, Aeneas, and Sandokan. At the peak of his career, he was the highest-paid actor in Europe. Though best known for his portrayal of Hercules, he played the character only twice: in Hercules (1958), and in its 1959 sequel Hercules Unchained. By 1960, Reeves was ranked as the number-one box-office draw in 25 countries.
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Who is Steve Reeves?+
Stephen Lester Reeves was an American professional bodybuilder and actor. He was famous in the mid-1950s as a movie star in Italian-made sword-and-sandal films, playing muscular protagonists such as Hercules, Aeneas, and Sandokan. At the peak of his career, he was the highest-paid actor in Europe. T
What does the name Steve mean?+
The name Steve means "A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Steve, from g=.". It is of English origin.
When was Steve Reeves born?+
Steve Reeves was born on January 21, 1926.
When did Steve Reeves die?+
Steve Reeves died in 2000, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Steve, from g=.
The name Steve is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Steve, from g=.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Steve — January 21, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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