Dolph Lundgren's Best Movies Beyond 'Rocky'

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'A View To A Kill'

A View to a Kill (1985)

The first job Dolph did in the movies, without speaking much English, was as a bodyguard for a villain in the Roger Moore "James Bond" movie, A View to a Kill. It was a small part, but it opened the door for him to later play the fearsome "Ivan Drago" in Rocky IV.

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'Masters of the Universe'

Masters of the Universe (1987)

Of course, Lundgren had the look and physique to play "He-Man," hero for children of the '80s, in Masters of the Universe, based on the popular cartoon and toy. Although fans realized that this adaptation wasn't really very good at all, it has since emerged as a cult film.

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'Red Scorpion'

Red Scorpion (1988)

In Red Scorpion, "Nikolai Petrovitch Rachenko," a Soviet Spetsnaz spy, is sent to an African country where Soviet, Czechoslovak, and Cuban forces are helping the government suppress an anti-communist movement. Lundgren's spy is tasked with assassinating the rebel leader in this memorable '80s flick.

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'The Punisher'

The Punisher (1989)

Decades before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the comic book company wanted to capitalize on superhero popularity. This was around when Michael Keaton's Batman movie came out in the late 1980s. So, with Lundgren, they released The Punisher, in a gory version of one of their most violent characters—a role that fit the actor like a glove.

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'Showdown in Little Tokyo'

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)

By the early 1990s, Lundgren was an action movie legend. In '91, he led another tremendous film — Showdown in Little Tokyo — with Brandon Lee, the son of another great legend, Bruce Lee.

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'Universal Soldier'

Universal Soldier (1992)

One of the most popular films of Lundgren's career, Universal Soldier features the star alongside Belgian action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme. The film was Lundgren's first blockbuster as a lead (breaking the $100 million barrier at the global box office and on video). It was also one of Van Damme's most profitable films.

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'The Expendables'

The Expendables

This blockbuster brought together the legends of '80s and '90s action films including Stallone, Willis, Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, and Mr. Lundgren himself. In an adventure in the style of retro big-screen hits, The Expendables enjoyed great popularity and resulted in two more sequels.

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'Hail, Caesar!'

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

Dolph made a small but memorable appearance in this Coen brothers' comedy Hail Caesar! about Hollywood's golden age. In the film, he co-starred alongside George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson.

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'Creed II'

Creed II (2018)

23 years after Rocky IV, Lundgren returned to play the malevolent "Ivan Drago" in the sequel to Creed. In the movie, he's seeking revenge against "Rocky" and his pupil "Adonis Creed."

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'Aquaman'

Aquaman (2018)

Lundgren returned to superhero movies as a king of the seven seas in this film about the underwater hero from DC comics. He played "King Nereus" in Aquaman.

Dolph Lundgren is a Swedish actor whose multifaceted work also includes time spent as a film director, screenwriter, and producer. Lundgren has an imposing physique: he is 6-foot-4 (1.96m) tall and weighs approximately 235 lbs (107kg). Fittingly, in the 1980s and '90s, he became one of the most sought after action stars.

Dolph Lundgren: Best Movies Beyond Rocky

After completing military service in his home country, Lundgren graduated from the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology. He went on to earn a master's degree in chemical engineering at Stockholm University. Lundgren even speaks six languages: Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish, and a little Japanese.

In this gallery, we'll take a look at his 10 best films beyond Rocky IV and playing the iconic "Ivan Drago." Enjoy!