Lou Ferrigno Biography

Fast Facts

• Was left with partial hearing loss as a child, due to an infection
• As a bodybuilder, trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and starred with him in 1976 documentary Pumping Iron
• Bodybuilding contest wins include Mr
• America, and Mr
• Universe, twice
• Played briefly with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts
• Took on a comical turn, playing himself, in the acclaimed 2009 comedy film I Love You, Man
• Worked as a personal trainer for Michael Jackson
• In 2010, took part in the controversial police work of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who spearheaded Arizona efforts to combat illegal immigration
• Owns Ferrigno Fitness, a manufacturer of fitness equipment