Dolph Lundgren Biography

Fast Facts

• Based in his hometown and since he was the first student to achieve top grades in all subjects, the Dolph Lundgren Scholarship was instituted in his name to award the student with the best grades starting in 2009
• Graduated from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockhold with a degree in chemical engineering
• Studied chemical engineering at Washington State University
• Served in the Swedish Marine Corps for two years
• Quote: "Everybody's life has some mythical quality․ Even today․ You struggle against obstacles -- you fight to get to a higher level․ There are always friendships and great loves to help you along the way․"
• Quote: "I didn't plan to be an action hero․ I just wanted to learn acting because I felt it was something I needed to try to do for myself․․․Then I got caught up taking my shirt off and strapping a machine gun on to shoot people․"
• Well known for his portrayal of villainous characters
• Was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology