(; born November 9, 1951) is an American actor, fitness trainer, fitness consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder.
Athanasius Grammar School and Brooklyn Technical High School, where he learned metal working. ==Bodybuilding career== After graduating from high school in 1969, Ferrigno won his first major title, IFBB Mr.
In 1974, he came in second on his first attempt at the Mr.
He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World's Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr.
He came in third the following year, and his attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger was the subject of the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron.
He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World's Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr.
After this, he retired from competition. ==Acting career== ===1977–2008=== In 1977, Ferrigno was cast as the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk.
Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three The Incredible Hulk TV movies. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in Battle of the Network Stars. In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama Trauma Center. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007.
Anytime I do a movie or a TV show, I make them aware of my hearing loss at the beginning, and that makes it much easier for all of us to communicate and get the job done." Ferrigno married Susan Groff in 1978, divorcing a year later.
Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three The Incredible Hulk TV movies. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in Battle of the Network Stars. In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama Trauma Center. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007.
On May 3, 1980, he married psychotherapist Carla Green, who then also began serving as his manager; she later became a personal trainer.
Ferrigno continued playing the Hulk role until 1981—although the last two episodes were not broadcast until May 1982.
They have three children, Shanna, born 1981; Louis, Jr., born 1984; and Brent, born 1990.
Ferrigno continued playing the Hulk role until 1981—although the last two episodes were not broadcast until May 1982.
Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three The Incredible Hulk TV movies. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in Battle of the Network Stars. In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama Trauma Center. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007.
They have three children, Shanna, born 1981; Louis, Jr., born 1984; and Brent, born 1990.
He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World's Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr.
They have three children, Shanna, born 1981; Louis, Jr., born 1984; and Brent, born 1990.
He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World's Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr.
He weighed in at 268 lb (130 kg) in 1975, and 315 lb (142 kg) in 1992. Ferrigno competed in the first annual World's Strongest Man competition in 1977, where he finished fourth in a field of eight competitors. In the early 1990s, Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding, competing for the 1992 and 1993 Mr.
Finishing 12th and 10th, respectively, he then turned to the 1994 Masters Olympia, where his attempt to beat Robbie Robinson and Boyer Coe was the subject of the 1996 documentary Stand Tall.
Finishing 12th and 10th, respectively, he then turned to the 1994 Masters Olympia, where his attempt to beat Robbie Robinson and Boyer Coe was the subject of the 1996 documentary Stand Tall.
Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three The Incredible Hulk TV movies. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in Battle of the Network Stars. In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama Trauma Center. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007.
Because of his role as the title character on The Incredible Hulk, he is often the target of Hulk jokes by Doug and his friends. He made cameo appearances as a security guard in both the 2003 film Hulk and the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk, in which he also voiced the Hulk.
Shanna has a recurring role as Nurse Janice in Days of Our Lives, and appeared in the NBC series Windfall, as well as the television film Within, and in 2005 she appeared in the E! reality television series, Cattle Drive.
Later, he and Bixby co-starred in three The Incredible Hulk TV movies. In November 1978 and again in May 1979 Ferrigno appeared in Battle of the Network Stars. In 1983, Ferrigno appeared as John Six on the short-lived medical drama Trauma Center. Ferrigno played himself during intermittent guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, beginning in 2000 and continuing until the program's conclusion in 2007.
Because of his role as the title character on The Incredible Hulk, he is often the target of Hulk jokes by Doug and his friends. He made cameo appearances as a security guard in both the 2003 film Hulk and the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk, in which he also voiced the Hulk.
He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, and as himself in the sitcom The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man. ==Early life== Ferrigno was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Victoria and Matt Ferrigno, a police lieutenant.
In January 2009, he provided equipment to The Price Is Right for use as a One Bid prize, and demonstrated the equipment himself. In 2010, Ferrigno appeared as himself in an episode of Sonny with a Chance titled "My Two Chads" and as himself in an episode of the fictional series MacKenzie Falls.
In January 2009, he provided equipment to The Price Is Right for use as a One Bid prize, and demonstrated the equipment himself. In 2010, Ferrigno appeared as himself in an episode of Sonny with a Chance titled "My Two Chads" and as himself in an episode of the fictional series MacKenzie Falls.
He was fired in episode nine, "Ad Hawk", which involved creating a 60-second commercial for Entertainment.com. In June 2012, Ferrigno was sworn in as a reserve deputy to the San Luis Obispo County, California, Sheriff's Department.
He continued to be known as the voice of the Hulk until 2015's Age of Ultron.
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