Hans " Dolph " Lundgren (/ ˈlʌndɡrən /, Swedish: [ˈdɔlːf ˈlɵ̌nːdɡreːn] ⓘ; born 3 November 1957) is a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. He gained recognition for portraying the Soviet boxer …

Dolph Lundgren (* 3. November 1957 in Stockholm as Hans Lundgren) is the Swedish-American actor who plays Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and Creed II. A versatile Hollywood figure, Dolph wears multiple …

His film debut came in A View to a Kill (1985). However, it was his performance in Rocky IV (1985) later that year that definitely got him noticed. After a 9-month audition process among 5,000 hopefuls, he …

May 20, 2025 · It took some time for Dolph Lundgren to adapt to the shock of his newfound fame after playing the iconic Soviet fighter Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.

Jul 11, 2025 · In another world, Dolph Lundgren may have never been Ivan Drago. Chatting on Tori Spelling’s podcast, “misSpelling,” this week, the iconic “Rocky IV” star reflected on his career and …

Sep 18, 2025 · Discover how Dolph Lundgren, once an engineer, became Ivan Drago in Rocky IV—Grace Jones, Stallone, and persistence shaped legendary role.

Dec 3, 1985 · In 1985, Dolph Lundgren broke out as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. Discover his take on the role, his real-life smarts, and action star ambitions.

He told me it was for Rocky IV, a boxing picture he was working on, and that he was looking at about 5000 people. He thought I had a good chance. He wanted me to gain about 20 pounds of muscle, so …

Nov 28, 2024 · "Rocky IV" star Dolph Lundgren is celebrating his health this holiday season. The Swedish-born actor posted an update from his hospital bed before surgery earlier this week, …

Rocky IV is a 1985 American sports drama film starring, written and directed by Sylvester Stallone. [4] . The film is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and the fourth installment in the Rocky franchise. It also …