Became the youngest person to hold the title of Mr. Universe at age 21

Attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Mr. Olympia competition was the subject of the documentary “Pumping Iron”

Moved to California to pursue bodybuilding as a career

Competed in the first World's Strongest Man

Breakthrough role, Dr. Bruce Banner’s green alter-ego in the CBS series, “The Hulk”

Played the title role in “Hercules”

Landed a regular role of a paramedic on the short-lived medical program, “Trauma Center”

Reprised role for the sequel, “The Adventures of Hercules”

Reprised role for the CBS TV-movie, “The Incredible Hulk Returns”

Once again reprised role for the CBS TV-movie, “The Trial of the Incredible Hulk”

Played the title role in the big screen, “Sinbad of the Seven Seas”

Returned to role for a final time in the CBS TV-movie,“The Death of the Incredible Hulk”

Lent his voice to the animated series, “The Incredible Hulk” (UPN)

Played himself in a recurring role on the CBS series, “The King of Queens”

Made a cameo as a security guard in Ang Lee’s “Hulk”

Had a cameo on Comedy Central’s cult cop spoof, “Reno, 911!”

Returned for a cameo in “The Incredible Hulk”