How legendary movie jocks from the 90s look today: 15 photos then and now

I can’t believe it, but it’s been more than 30 years since these iconic movies were released. Unprofessional actors with pumped-up biceps not only managed to eclipse the popularity of movie legends, but also to become examples for millions of boys around the world.

What do those who were admired and looked up to in the 90s look like today and what do they do? Warning, spoilers: they can still be role models.

Sylvester Stallone and Lawrence Thuero

So who do we start with? Yes. First up, of course, is the famous Terminator. In fact, you can learn from Arnold Schwarzenegger not only bodybuilding, adopting specific exercises and techniques. Fortitude, willpower, self-irony – options that will be useful no less (and rather – more) than huge biceps.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Culturist, entrepreneur, 38th Governor of California, actor, producer, showman, bachelor’s degree in economics. The list of positions, titles of this athlete is long. Career really can be envied. The most famous man in the world will celebrate his 76th birthday in the summer. But this does not prevent him from still leading an active lifestyle.

Then

Now.

The destiny of the purposeful Arnie is rightfully marvelous and exciting. At the age of 20, Schwarzenegger participated in the prestigious contest “Mr. Olympia” and conquered the audience with his data. The jury members unconditionally gave the title to him. After there were victories in competitions “Mr. Universe”.

And in the early 70’s in his life burst into the movie. For the first movie in his life, “Stay Hungry” Schwarzenegger even received a “Golden Globe”. And then everything spun, spun, and Arnold left the big sport. The former athlete and bodybuilder became a media personality. However, despite the official departure from professional sports, physical activity remains a part of his life.

Now Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to pull iron and every day is engaged in sports. He follows nutrition, water regimen and even practices veganism. Work in the cinematography is no longer so much, but the offers still come.

Dolph Lundgren

To the general public, the actor is known thanks to the action movies “Rocky-4”, “Universal Soldier”, “The Punisher”, “The Joshua Tree”. Although the images that embodied Lundgren, were negative, he managed to gain fame and love of the audience. As they say, talent will make its way in any conditions. Theater idol of the 90’s was fond of the theater in childhood, as well as sports.

Then

Now

In his memoirs, the actor describes that difficult family relationships prompted him to start going to gyms and studying martial arts. So he tried to prove to himself and his father his solvency and independence. He tried himself in judo, karate, but stopped at Kyokushinkai, where he was able to achieve high results.

Athletic physique and hard work led him to New York, where he began a brilliant career in the movies. For roles, he trained a lot, got into bodybuilding and boxing. Came offers from the modeling business.

There were in the life of the actor and times of creative downtime. In the early 2000s, Dolph Lungren was in the shadows, but recently has again appeared in public. He makes statements against violence, starring in movies, active in social networks and continues to train. The 65-year-old bodybuilder remains in good shape and has even chosen a young beauty as his life partner.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Van Damme started his path to fame by winning high-profile bodybuilding competitions in Belgium, where he managed to win the title of “Mr. Belgium”. After that he was drawn to martial arts. In 1979 he became European champion in karate and kickboxing.

Then

Now

During his career as a fighter he had 55 fights, in which he became the winner 53 times. Successful experience of martial arts helped to reveal the talent of Van Damme and become a superstar, the idol of millions. The actor tried his hand at directing. He released two action films, in which he played the main roles.

Then (Van Damme’s famous twine)

The 62-year-old actor and audience favorite continues to stay in shape and boasts a famous stretch. Taut, with cubes on his stomach, he also stars in movies and captivates with his trademark seducer’s look.

Lawrence Tureau

The actor and wrestler is known to the general public for the cult movie “Rocky 3” and his role in the TV series “The A Team”. Lawrence has twice been honored as a person who has influenced American history, according to BBC polls. The viewers affectionately call their favorite Mr. T.

Then.

Now (2018 photo)

Lawrence’s path to fame was thorny and challenging. Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood in Chicago, he got into martial arts to protect himself. After the service in the army and work as a bouncer in clubs. In 1980, the career sharply and dizzyingly went up. it happened after a fateful meeting with Sylvester Stallone, who offered Lawrence to star in the famous action movie “Rocky-3”.

70-year-old Mr. T. is no longer starring in movies. It is difficult to see him in public at all. He doesn’t do social media. At least, does not do it as actively as many colleagues. It is known that Lawrence adheres to a healthy lifestyle and continues to train. Does not have bad habits and participates in charity.

Sylvester Stallone

The American actor is not a professional athlete. He did not win titles at world competitions. Stallone since adolescence dreamed of theater and played in school productions, which determined his future fate. However, sports has also always been an integral part of his life. Sylvester has been training since childhood, and in college even worked part-time as a coach.

Then

Now.

Love for boxing was the basis of the legendary movie “Rocky”, to which Stallone wrote the script. There, as everyone knows, he starred in the title role. For talent, charisma and sincerity, the actor was honored with all kinds of world cinematographic awards.

Until now, Sylvester Stallone remains the standard of a stylish, charismatic, confident man, able to rock and inspire others. He directs and produces movies. His latest work “Unstoppable” was successful at the box office. The 76-year-old idol works out every day and follows a diet.