On November 21, 1976, Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone
as the underdog prizefighter Rocky Balboa, debuted in
New York City.
The movie, which opened in theaters across the United
States on December 3, 1976, was a huge box-office hit
and received 10 Academy Award nominations, including
Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay for the then-little
known Stallone.
Rocky ultimately took home three Oscars, including one
for Best Picture, and made Stallone one of the biggest
stars in Hollywood.
Sylvester Gardenzio "Sly" Stallone is 79.
