But now the action-man-turned-artist is moving on to an even more surprising skill - fashion.
Stallone, 64, is set to launch a new collection of menswear in 2012 inspired by his roles in Rocky and Rambo.
The rebel and the gentleman: Sylvester Stallone is launching a menswear line that will include jeans, shirt and outerwear
Sly Inc, aimed at men aged between 25 and 40, will include jeans, shirts, outerwear and even fragrances.
He first developed his interest in fashion between filming the Rambo films, when he lost so much weight he couldn't find clothes to fit him.
He told Men's Health Week: 'I thought the time is now.
Will the line feature the famous grey tracksuit from the Rocky films?
...or the ubiquitous trilby from Rocky V?
'I've lived a life where I know what has worked and what hasn't worked.
'Clothing is the first step to building a character. I hope that what worked for me will work for others.
'I really believe I have an understanding of the male psyche on all levels. I want to expose people to things that will work and this is the apropos time.
'I'm not experienced in this field, but we have the proper team to move this vision along.'
Actor-turned-artist: Stallone held a show of his paintings at Art Basel in 2009
The 'premium brand' collection will be sold in department stores.
Michael Henry, Stallone's business partner and president of Sly Inc, said: 'Rocky at the end of the day is a love story.'
'While Rambo showcases the other side of masculinity, he's a loner. So the line will offer looks for "the rebel and the gentleman."'
The iconic star held his first sell-out gallery show at Art Basel in Miami in 2009.
Stallone, who paints in his garage in California, explained:'I’m not just painting for painting’s sake. I want to be truthful.' ( dailymail.co.uk )
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