There are literally DOZENS of people in the world right now who are smarter than me, and I’d like to ask them this - is Lou Ferrigno, B-movie actor, star of the original '70’s “Incredible Hulk” series, one-time rival of Arnold Schwarzenegger and my childhood hero, loaded now at the end of his career or not?
Don’t laugh, but the possibility that this man, who came so close to superstardom and then had every single significant career door slammed in his face, is now working as the designated greeter at Caesar’s Palace casino breaks my heart.
He plays a bit part in the upcoming Hulk movie and has had steady work since the show was cancelled, according to IMDb. I wouldn’t know if he’s rich or poor, but I assume he’s not starving.
I think it depends on how wise he was with his “Hulk” money. If he blew all of it, he would be making an okay living with his current cameo’s. If he invested it, or was shrewd with it, with his current cameo’s he would be doing pretty well.
Ferrigno revived his professional bodybuilding career briefly in the 90s. He could well have parlayed that comeback into fitness-related personal appearances and small-scale endorsements.
It seems to me that while Ferrigno may never be able to buy and sell Bill Gates, he’s fully capable of making a nice living for himself through a variety of avenues.
He does a fantastic job on King of Queens and he looks FANTASTIC. I certainly hope he’s living a comfortable life. I do know he’s happy with his wife and children, and is able to take care of him self physically, so it’s not like he’s a looney destitute guy.
The thing I can’t understand with him is the huge difference in his appearance as the Hulk. He looks big and all, but nothing like the monstrocity he was when he won the titles back to back. Anyone know why that is? Look at his stomach muscles to see what I mean, its like before and after shots.
(wipes tears of gratitude from eye) God bless you, learned and gentle strangers. You have reassured me that this giant of men rests on his laurels in the comfort that he deserves.
NOW! Who can tell me about Adam West…?..
Just kidding! The good news on Lou is fine. All hail the Internet! (shuffles backwards humbly, making bowing motions)
Can’t find his birth date, but he won Mr. Universe at age 21 or 22. The Hulk followed at around age 25 or 26? He’s surely in Arnolds age group by now, and that’s 50ish? So. after 30 years, I don’t think any bodybuilder lools like he used to. IMHO. Met him at a gym opening a few years ago. Even today, he’s not someone you would slap in a bar.:eek:
He’s 50 years old. He’s regularly working in TV and movies, although not in any big parts. He deliberately lost a lot of his muscle mass back in the late '80’s because he decided he didn’t want to look so muscle-bound. He figured he’d get more acting roles if he wasn’t so muscular.
A newspaper item had him very positive about one aspect of the animated movie Hulk, cartoons can’t do conventions and sign autographs. One can make an okay living just working the convention circuit.
Why would Lou be doing the voice of the Hulk in a cartoon? He didn’t do the voice in the TV series, IIRC, and I don’t think his voice is very “Hulky.” OTOH, I haven’t seen the cartoon.
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