Photo: John Manard / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Lou Ferrigno will always be the Hulk to me, and that is no small thing. He built a championship physique as a two-time Mr. Universe and then translated raw presence into a role that required almost no dialogue but enormous physicality. Knowing he achieved all this while living with significant hearing loss reframes that body as a monument to discipline rather than genetics. He even owns a Razzie, which somehow makes him more endearing, not less. To me he is the rare figure whose gentleness off-screen makes his on-screen power feel even more remarkable. A genuine icon of perseverance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lou Ferrigno
- Name (Japanese)
- ルー・フェリグノ
- Reading
- るー・ふぇりぐの
- Born
- November 9, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / television actor / film actor / bodybuilder
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Incredible Hulk | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lou Ferrigno born?
Born November 9, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Lou Ferrigno from?
Lou Ferrigno is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Lou Ferrigno do?
Lou Ferrigno works as actor, voice actor, television actor, film actor, bodybuilder.
How tall is Lou Ferrigno?
Lou Ferrigno is 193 cm.
What is Lou Ferrigno known for?
Notable works include The Incredible Hulk.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.