| Harry Nilsson's Bel Air, California, home overlooked the home of actor Sylvester Stallone. Harry joked about being able to watch women swimming in Stallone's pool.
"I know you! You're the guy who showed me how to do it. Who showed me how you can make a half-million dollar picture without a studio and make a lot of money! I know you!" -- Sylvester Stallone to Terry Southern when meeting the author and screenwriter for the for the first time at Harry Nilsson's home in 1980 (Source: Niles Southern)
Stallone was born on July 6, 1946, in New York, New York. After studdying drama at the University of Miami, Stallone returned to New York and began his acting career with mostly small parts in several small films.
In 1976, Stallone took a chance and sold his script for Rocky for a small sum in return for a portion of the product and the lead role in the film. Visitor Comments:Connections:Sylvester Stallone ... |