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Sven-Ole Thorsen - Trivia

Sven-Ole Thorsen - Trivia: Encyclopedia II - Sven-Ole Thorsen - Trivia

He is the actor who has appeared in most Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, with a total of 15 and counting (January 2006). (12 movies as actor, 3 as stuntman or trainer). Pursued his award-winning role as Tigris in Gladiator for over a year, beating out Lou Ferrigno for the part. Has founded various federations, including The Danish Bodybuilding Federation and 'Cigar Night at Shatzi' in Santa Monica, CA. Held the world record in power-lifting and won the "Strongest Man in the World"-contest, by ...

Sven-Ole Thorsen: Encyclopedia II - Sven-Ole Thorsen - Trivia

Sven-Ole Thorsen - Trivia

He is the actor who has appeared in most Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, with a total of 15 and counting (January 2006). (12 movies as actor, 3 as stuntman or trainer).

Pursued his award-winning role as Tigris in Gladiator for over a year, beating out Lou Ferrigno for the part.

Has founded various federations, including The Danish Bodybuilding Federation and 'Cigar Night at Shatzi' in Santa Monica, CA.

Held the world record in power-lifting and won the "Strongest Man in the World"-contest, by power-lifting a massive 544 lbs (247 kilo).

Discovered his ex-wife Anniqua Fors at a bodybuilding competition in 1980. She is mostly known for being a snake-charmer and danish folk-singer. She was the one who persuaded Sven to move to the USA back in April, 1985.