Filming Started
"Rocky Balboa"

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"Rambo IV"

On the Horizon
"Poe"
"Thugz Lives"

What Craig Would Like to See
"Hunter" - Written for Sly by James Byron Huggins
"Dolan's Cadillac" - From the Stephen King story

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FILMS      
Year
Title
Character
Comments
1970
Jerry Savage
Reissused as "Rebel."
1970 Lovers and Other Strangers Extra Uncredited
1970
Stud
Reissued as "The Italian Stallion" in 1976.
1971
Subway Thug
Sly mugs Woody Allen in a cameo appearance.
1971 Klute Extra Uncredited
1974
Stanley Rosiello
Sly received credit for additional dialogue.
1974
Young Man
Sly has a cameo as an alleged pickpocket.
1975
Frank Nitti
Susan Blakely from Lords of Flatbush co-stars.
1975
"Machine Gun" Joe Viterbo
Cult classic that still inspires talks of a sequel.
1975
Kelly / Jonnie
Sly gets screen time with the great Robert Mitchum.
1976
N/A
Also known as "Carquake."
1976
Rocky
Rocky Balboa
Sly wrote and starred in this Winner of 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture
1978
F.I.S.T.
Johnny Kovak
Loosely based on the life of Jimmy Hoffa.
1978
Paradise Alley
Cosmo Carboni
Sly wrote, directed, starred, and sang the title song!
1979
Rocky II
Rocky Balboa
Sly wrote, directed, and starred in the sequel.
1981
Victory
Robert Hatch
Also known as "Escape to Victory.".
1981
Nighthawks
Deke DaSilva
Also known as "Hawks."
1982
First Blood
John Rambo
Sly co-wrote the screenplay.
1982
Rocky III
Rocky Balboa
Sly wrote, starred and directed.
1983
Knockout
Himself
Boxing documentary.
1983
Staying Alive
Man on the Street
Sly co-wrote, directed, and made a brief appearance.
1984
Rhinestone
Nick Martinelli
Sly co-wrote and starred.
1985
Rambo: First Blood, Part II
John Rambo
Sly and James Cameron were the co-screenwriters.
1985
Rocky IV
Rocky Balboa
Sly was the screenwriter, director and star.
1986
Cobra
Marion Cobretti
Sly wrote the screenplay as well.
1987
Over the Top
Lincoln Hawk
Sly co-wrote the screenplay as well.
1988
Rambo III
John Rambo
Sly wrote the screenplay.
1989
Lock Up
Frank Leone
Frank McRae from "Paradise Alley" co-stars!
1989
Tango & Cash
Ray Tango
Sly makes a Rambo reference in the opening scene!
1990
Rocky V
Rocky Balboa
Sly also wrote the screenplay.
1991
Oscar
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone
Kirk Douglas plays Sly's father, but did you know that Kirk Douglas was originally set to play Colonel Troutman in the Rambo movies!?
1992
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot!
Joe Bromowski
It sounded good on paper.
1993
Cliffhanger
Gabe Walker
Sly was also the co-screenwriter.
1993
Demolition Man
John Spartan
Did you know that Sting sings the title song?
1994
A Century of Cinema
Himself
A documentary.
1994
The Specialist
Ray Quick
Rod Stieger from "F.I.S.T." co-stars.
1995
Assassins
Robert Rath
Also known as "Day of Reckoning."
1995
Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Based on the best-selling comic book series from the UK.
1995
Your Studio and You
Himself
17 minute parody film by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
1996
Daylight
Kit Latura
Sly's son, Sage co-stars.
1997
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Himself
Also known as "Burn, Hollywood, Burn."
1997
Cop Land
Sheriff Freddy Hefflin
Also known as "Copland."
1997
The Good Life
N/A
The film has not been released due to lawsuits which have been settled. (Also known as My Little Hollywood.)
1998
Antz
Weaver
Sly provided the voice of Weaver.
2000
Get Carter
Jack Carter
Remake/Update of the 1971 crime classic.
2001
Driven
Joe Tanto
Re-teaming of Sly and Renny Harlin.
2002 Eye See You [ aka D-Tox] Jake Malloy Given a limited release in two cities.
2003 Avenging Angelo Frankie Delano Anthony Quinn's last movie.
2003 Taxi 3 The Spy Sly has a cameo.
2003 Spy Kids 3D: Game Over The Toymaker Sly actually plays four roles in the movie!
2003 Shade The Dean Sly learned to do the card manipulations shown on screen!
       
 
 
 
The Unmade Films of Sylvester Stallone
 
 
 
TELEVISION / VIDEO
       
early 1970's
Touch of Evil [TV Series]
N/A
Sly sells a couple of scripts to this horror series.
09/16/75
Poice Story [TV Series]
Caddo
"The Cutting Edge" - Sly at one point says, "Call me Rocky."
09/21/75
Kojack [TV Series]
Det. Rick Daley
"My Brother, My Enemy" - Sly plays a detective who accidently shot a boy.
12/16/76 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself Sly's first appearance on "The Tonight Show"
1977 Academy Awards Himself Presented Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
09/01/77 The Mike Douglas Show Himself  
10/24/77 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
11/16/78 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
01/09/79
Muppet Show [TV Series]
Himself
Sly appears in a series of sketches.
07/30/81 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
05/21/82 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
05/21/85 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
05/24/85 Good Morning America Himself  
1985
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story [TV Movie]
Sly did not appear on screen
Sly was a producer and choreographed the fight scenes.
1987
Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson
Himself
Sly appeared to pay tribute to the late Dar Robinson.
02/13/87 Good Morning America Himself  
05/20/88 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
05/25/88 The Oprah Winfrey Show Himself  
05/25/88 Good Morning America Himself  
05/25/88 The Barbara Walters Special Himself  
08/04/89 The Phil Donahue Show Himself  
12/22/89 Good Morning America Himself  
12/22/89 The Arsenio Hall Show Himself  
11/16/90 Good Morning America Himself  
11/16/90 The Arsenio Hall Show Himself  
11/16/90 Live with Regis and Kathy Lee Himself  
1990
Rocky: An American Hero
Himself
Sly meets Rocky in a cool special effect!
02/21/91 The Arsenio Hall Show Himself  
04/26/91 The Arsenio Hall Show Himself  
05/02/91 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself  
07/07/91
Dream On [HBO Series]
Himself
"The Second Greatest Story Ever Told"
1991
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin [TV Special]
Himself
Sly hosted the tribute.
1991 AFI's Salute to Kirk Douglas Himself Sly spoke at this American Film Institute tribute
02/21/92 The Oprah Winfrey Show Himself  
1992
64th Annual Academy Awards
Himself
Sly was a presenter.
1993 Superstars of Action Himself Profile of Sly from a documentary series.
05/16/93 Aspel and Company Himself Series from the UK
05/28/93 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
10/04/93 Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
1994 Movie Magic Himself [1.4] "Minature Pyrotechnics: Baby Blasts"
10/7/94 The Oprah Winfrey Show Himself  
10/7/94 Live with Regis and Kathy Lee Himself  
10/7/94 Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
10/7/94 Good Morning America Himself  
1995
67th Annual Academy Awards
Himself
Sly was a presenter
09/05/95 Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
10/06/95 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
10/06/95 The Oprah Winfrey Show Himself  
10/06/05 Larry King Live Himself  
1996 Clive Anderson All Talk Himself  
12/02/96 The Rosie O'Donnell Show Himself  
12/06/96 The Oprah Winfrey Show Himself  
12/06/96 Larry King Live Himself  
12/06/96 Larry King Live Himself  
08/01/97 The Rosie O'Donnell Show Himself  
08/13/97 Late Night with Conan O'Brien Himself  
08/15/97 The View Himself  
08/15/97 The Charlie Rose Show Himself  
9/27/97
Saturday Night Live [TV Series]
Himself
Sly hosted the premiere of the 97 season.
1997 The Directors: Norman Jewison Himself Sly appeared in this documentary.
1998
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
Himself
Rocky is one of the 100 best movies in the last 100 years.
1998
Jackie Chan: My Story
Himself
Sly appears in this documentary about Jackie Chan.
1999
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars
Himself
Sly along with other modern stars provided commentary on past stars.
12/05/99 Inside the Actor's Studio Himself  
2000
Brigitte Nielsen: The E! True Hollywood Story
Himself
Sly speaks about his ex.
2000
BBC & BAFTA Tribute to Michael Caine
Himself
Sly paid tribute to Michael Caine (his Get Carter co-star)
10/04/00 The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn Himself  
10/04/00 The Rosie O'Donnell Show Himself  
10/05/00 Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
10/06/00 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
10/06/00 Larry King Live Himself  
2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Himself
Sly appeared on the telecast to aide 9-11 families.
03/26/01 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
03/26/01 Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
04/15/01 MSNBC Live Himself  
2002 Muhammad Ali's All-Star 60th Birthday Celebration! Himself Sly was a speaker at this tribute
2002 Liberty's Kids Paul Revere Sly provided the voice of Paul Revere for this PBS series.
05/09/03
Pet Sar Himself Episode 1.14
07/24/03
Late Show with David Letterman Himself  
07/25/03
The View Himself  
07/25/03
Live with Regis and Kathy Lee Himself  
07/25/03
Late Night with Conan O'Brien Himself  
07/28/03
Today Himself  
11/15/03
Tinseltown TV Himself  
02/25/04
Celebrities Uncensored Himself [archive footage] Episode 2.3
09/24/04
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
10/29/04
ESPN Sports Century: George Forman Himself  
01/03/05
Las Vegas Frank Episode 2.12 [Brief cameo] - "When You Got to Go, You Got to Go"
02/17/05
Dennis Miller Himself  
02/21/05
Las Vegas Frank Episode 2.18 - "To Protect and Serve Manicotti"
02/22/05
The O'Reilly Factor Himself  
03/01/05
The Big Idea with Danny Deutsch Himself  
03/03/05
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Himself  
03/05/05
The Early Show Himself  
03/07/05
Live with Regis Himself  
03/08/05
The Tony Danza Show Himself Epsiode 1.117
03/08/05
Late Show with Conan O'Brien Himself  
03/18/05
Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself  
05/10/05
Hannity and Colmes Himself  
05/11/05
The View Himself  
07/31/05
Hogan Knows Best Himself Episode 1.4 - Sly inducts Hogan into the Wrestling Hall of Fame
10/05/05
This Morning Himself  
2005
The Contender Himself Season One