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Louis Jude Ferrigno Sr. (; born November 9, 1951) is an American actor and retired professional
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. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles; and appeared in the documentary film ''
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''. As an actor, he is best known for his
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in the
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television series ''
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'' and vocally reprising the role in subsequent animated and computer-generated incarnations. He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as ''
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'' and ''
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'', and as himself in the
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'' and the 2009 comedy ''
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''.


Early life

Ferrigno was born in
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, New York, to Victoria and Matt Ferrigno, a police
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. He is of Italian descent. Soon after he was born, Ferrigno says he believes he had series of
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s and lost 75 to 80% of his hearing, though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old.Mabe, Catherin
"Lou Ferrigno: Living, Acting and Bodybuilding with Hearing Loss"
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and his
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caused Ferrigno to be
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by peers during his childhood who called him "
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" and "
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". He began reading comic books such as ''
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'' and ''
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'' at this time, later saying "I was obsessed with power", and "I wanted to be strong enough so that I could be able to defend myself". Ferrigno started weight training at age 13, citing body builder and ''
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'' star
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as one of his role models. Because he could not afford to buy weights, he made his own using a broomstick and pails which he partially filled with cement. He was also a fan of the ''Hercules'' films that starred Reeves. Ferrigno attended St. Athanasius Grammar SchoolParker, Vernon
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and
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, where he learned metal working.


Bodybuilding career

After graduating from high school in 1969, Ferrigno won his first major title, IFBB Mr. America. Four years later, he won the title IFBB Mr. Universe. Early in his career he lived in
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and trained with
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. In 1974, he came in second on his first attempt at the
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competition. He came in third the following year, and his attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger was the subject of the 1977 documentary ''
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''. The documentary made Ferrigno famous. These victories, however, did not provide enough income for him to earn a living. His first paying job was as a $10-an-hour sheet metal worker in a Brooklyn factory, where he worked for three years. He did not enjoy the dangerous work, and left after a friend and co-worker accidentally cut off his own hand."About"
at LouFerrigno.com (official site)
Following this, Ferrigno left the competition circuit for many years, a period that included a brief stint as a defensive lineman for the
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in the
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. He had never played football, and was cut after two games. Ferrigno left the world of Canadian football after he broke the legs of a fellow player during a scrimmage. During competition, Ferrigno stood at almost . He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual
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competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr. Olympia titles. Finishing 12th and 10th, respectively, he then turned to the 1994 Masters Olympia, where his attempt to beat Robbie Robinson and Boyer Coe was the subject of the 1996 documentary '' Stand Tall''. After this, he retired from competition.


Acting career


1977–2008

In 1977, Ferrigno was cast as
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in ''
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''. Despite the fact that they were rarely on camera together, Ferrigno and Bill Bixby – who played the Hulk's "normal" alter ego – became friends; Ferrigno has described Bixby as a "mentor" and "father figure" who took him under his wing. Ferrigno also singles out the instances in which Bixby directed Ferrigno in some episodes as particularly memorable. Ferrigno continued playing the Hulk role until 1981, although the last two episodes were not broadcast until May 1982. Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three ''The Incredible Hulk''
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s. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in ''
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''. He portrayed the titular character in the 1983 science fantasy adventure film ''
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'', and received mixed-to-negative reviews for his performance. He was, however, praised by Marylynn Uricchio, a film critic for the ''
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'', and Andy Brack of ''Charleston City Paper''. Gary Allen Smith, author of the book ''Epic Films'', complimented Ferrigno's physical strength and aesthetics in the film: "At 6'5" and 262 pounds, he is a massive and thoroughly convincing Hercules". In 2014, ''
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'' named Ferrigno the tenth " hottest onscreen Hercules ever". In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama ''
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''. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the
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''
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'', beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007. He and his wife Carla were depicted as the main characters' next-door neighbors. Because of his role as the title character on ''The Incredible Hulk'', he is often the target of Hulk
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by Doug and his friends. He made cameo appearances as a security guard in both the 2003 film ''
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'' and the 2008 film ''
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'', in which he also voiced the Hulk.Jeff Otto (May 27, 2008)
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''
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''. Accessed May 27, 2008.
In the latter film, Bruce Banner (
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) bribes him with a pizza in order to gain entry into a university building. He then went on to voice the Hulk in other
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films, uncredited. He continued to be known as the voice of the Hulk until 2015's '' Avengers: Age of Ultron''. Ferrigno has since been replaced by Mark Ruffalo as the voice of Hulk in subsequent films.


2009–present

He trained
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on and off beginning in the early 1990s, and in 2009, he helped Jackson get into shape for a planned series of
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in London, which were ultimately cancelled due to Jackson's untimely death. Ferrigno took part in a
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video, titled "I Love Lou Ferrigno", in which he is tracked down by one of Smosh's members, Anthony, in
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. The skit ends with Ferrigno knocking Anthony unconscious, in response to Ian's claim that Anthony stole Ferrigno's
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. Ferrigno has his own line of fitness equipment called Ferrigno Fitness. In January 2009, he provided equipment to ''
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'' for use as a One Bid prize, and demonstrated the equipment himself. In 2016, Ferrigno appeared as a playable Lego version of himself in ''
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''.


Non-acting endeavors

In February 2006, Ferrigno was sworn in as a
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, reserve sheriff's deputy, Level II. In November 2010,
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sheriff
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swore Ferrigno in as a member of a volunteer sheriff posse, which also included actors
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and
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, in order to help control
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in the
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area. Ferrigno was a contestant on season five of the
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reality television series ''
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'', which premiered in February 2012. He appeared on the program in order to raise money for his charity, the
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. Ferrigno was Team Unanimous' project manager for the task depicted in the fifth episode, "I'm Going to Mop the Floor With You," which was to create a
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to promote
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's ProMist Spray Mop, placing him in competition with actress
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, the project manager of the women's team, Forte. In addition to the usual $20,000 awarded to the charity of the project manager of the winning team, O-Cedar pledged an additional $30,000 for that task. Team Unanimous' video—in which Ferrigno appeared dancing while mopping—won the task, winning the $50,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association. He was fired in episode nine, "Ad Hawk", which involved creating a 60-second commercial for Entertainment.com. In June 2012, Ferrigno was sworn in as a reserve deputy to the
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,
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's Department. There he completed his level I law enforcement academy, bringing his training up to full peace officer status. In September 2013, Ferrigno was sworn in as a special deputy to the
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, Sheriff's Department. In May 2018, President
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appointed Ferrigno to be a member of his Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition.


Personal life

Due to ear infections he had soon after birth, Ferrigno lost 75 to 80% of his hearing and has been using hearing aids since the age of five. Ferrigno says his hearing loss helped shape his sense of determination in his youth, saying, "I think that if I wasn't hard of hearing I wouldn't be where I am now. Early on, as a youngster it was difficult, but I'm not ashamed to talk about it because many people have misconceptions about hearing loss; like who has hearing loss and what it's like not to hear, so I do talk about it. I think my hearing loss helped create a determination within me to be all that I can be, and gave me a certain strength of character too. Anytime I do a movie or a TV show, I make them aware of my hearing loss at the beginning, and that makes it much easier for all of us to communicate and get the job done." Later in life, he received a
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which restored much of his hearing. Ferrigno married Susan Groff in 1978, divorcing a year later. On May 3, 1980, he married
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Carla Green, who then also began serving as his manager; she later became a personal trainer. They have three children: Shanna (born 1981), Louis Jr. (born 1984), and Brent (born 1990). Shanna has a recurring role as Nurse Janice in ''
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'', and appeared in the
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series '' Windfall'', as well as the television film ''Within'', and in 2005 she appeared in the E! reality television series '' Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive''. Louis Jr. was a
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for the
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team. He currently plays a recurring role in the TV series ''
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'', airing on
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. Ferrigno has filed suit against his younger brother, Andrew, on two occasions over the use of the name Ferrigno in business ventures.


Competitions

*1971: Pro Mr. America – WBBG, Teen 1stHistory of Mr. Olympia: Lou Ferrigno
. ''Schwarzenegger.it'' Accessed January 1, 2007.
*1971: Teen Mr. America – AAU, 4th, Most Muscular 5th *1972: Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 2nd *1972: NABBA Mr. Universe, Tall 2nd *1973: IFBB Mr. America, Overall Winner *1973: IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner
". ''IFBB.com''. Accessed January 1, 2007.
*1974: IFBB Mr. International *1974: IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner *
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, Heavyweight 2nd *
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, Heavyweight 3rd place * 1992 Mr. Olympia, 12th * 1993 Mr. Olympia, 10th *1994: Olympia Masters, 2nd


Magazine covers

*''
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'' (March 1982, September 1982, March 1983, January 1986, June 1987, July 1988, April 1989, March 1993, March 1994, April 1996) *''
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'' (November 1983, August 1985, August 1989, August 1992, October 1992, June 1993, March 1994, November 1994, November 2017) *''Muscle Builder'' (May 1974, July 1974, April 1977, September 1977, July 1979, March 1980, May 1980) *''Iron Man'' (July 1973, August 1988, October 1992, November 1994, April 2009) *''Bodybuilding Lifestyle'' (December 1991, May 1992) *''Muscle Mag International'' (March 1979, December 1983, November 1994) *''Muscular Development'' (February 1981, October 1992, April 2009) *''Muscle Training Illustrated'' (May 1972) *''Natural Bodybuilding'' (February 1983) *''Strength & Health'' (November 1983)


Filmography


Film


Television


See also

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References


External links

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