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* OlderThanTheyLook: He's approaching his mid-70s but looks like he's around ten or fifteen years younger.
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* SesameStreetCred: He appeared on ''Series/MisterRogersNeighborhood'' along with his co-star Creator/BillBixby in 1981 when Fred Rogers visits the set of the Hulk show, which is one of the only occasions he is seen speaking while in his Hulk makeup (the other being on ''The Fall Guy'').
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In addition, he also reprised his role as the Hulk in a couple live-action television commercials in his early 50s many years after his run on the show, those being for [[https://youtu.be/7unv02kV5SA?si=5x4mzah-KOwnQjDr AGF investments]] and [[https://youtu.be/6vOIUV-H7-c?si=Aeg432Vr90hl-Hpy Italian mobile phone company T.I.M.]] in 2001 and 2004 respectively, the latter being his final appearance as the character physically in any medium.

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In addition, he also reprised his role as the Hulk in a couple live-action television commercials in his early 50s many years after his run on the show, those being for [[https://youtu.be/7unv02kV5SA?si=5x4mzah-KOwnQjDr AGF investments]] and [[https://youtu.be/6vOIUV-H7-c?si=Aeg432Vr90hl-Hpy Italian mobile phone company T.I.M.]] in 2001 and 2004 respectively, the latter being his final appearance as the character physically in any medium.
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In addition, he also reprised his role as the Hulk in a couple live-action television commercials in his early 50s many years after his run on the show, those being for [[https://youtu.be/7unv02kV5SA?si=5x4mzah-KOwnQjDr AGF investments]] and [[https://youtu.be/6vOIUV-H7-c?si=Aeg432Vr90hl-Hpy Italian mobile phone company T.I.M.]] in 2001 and 2004 respectively, the latter being his final appearance as the character physically in any medium.
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* IAmNotLeonardNimoy: Fully embraces this trope to this day, to the point that his autobiography was titled ''My Incredible Life as the Hulk'' and when he became a deputy sheriff in New Mexico, his desk name plate said "The Hulk" in quotations between his first and last names. Even as his roles have branched out, he still embraces his status as the big green guy and has no qualms about being most known for the role.
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In his bodybuilding days, he won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. For a glimpse at his career in that field, there is the documentary ''Pumpin' Iron'', in which Ferrigno figures as one of the main challengers attempting to overthrow the reigning Mr. Olympia Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger.

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In his bodybuilding days, he won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. For a glimpse at his career in that field, there is the documentary ''Pumpin' Iron'', ''Film/PumpingIron'', in which Ferrigno figures as one of the main challengers attempting to overthrow the reigning Mr. Olympia Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger.
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* ''VideoGame/LegoMarvelsAvengers'' -- [[AsHimself As Lou Ferrigno]]
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A lesser known fact is that he reprised the role of Hulk through voice acting in the [[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996 1990s animated series]], the [[Film/{{Hulk}} 2003 film]], then in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, when CGI technologies allowed to render the monster more convincingly than green paint on his jacked body. He also had a RemakeCameo in both the 2003 film and the MCU's ''Incredible Hulk'' film, both as a security guard.

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A lesser known fact is that he reprised the role of Hulk through voice acting in the [[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996 1990s animated series]], then the [[Film/{{Hulk}} 2003 film]], then and in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, when CGI technologies allowed to render the monster more convincingly than green paint on his jacked body. He also had a RemakeCameo in both the 2003 film and the MCU's ''Incredible Hulk'' film, both as a security guard.
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A lesser known fact is that he reprised the role of Hulk through voice acting in the [[Film/{{Hulk}} 2003 film]], then in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, when CGI technologies allowed to render the monster more convincingly than green paint on his jacked body. He also had a RemakeCameo in both the 2003 film and the MCU's ''Incredible Hulk'' film, both as a security guard.

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A lesser known fact is that he reprised the role of Hulk through voice acting in the [[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996 1990s animated series]], the [[Film/{{Hulk}} 2003 film]], then in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, when CGI technologies allowed to render the monster more convincingly than green paint on his jacked body. He also had a RemakeCameo in both the 2003 film and the MCU's ''Incredible Hulk'' film, both as a security guard.
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In his bodybuilding days, he won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. For a glimpse at his career in that field, there is the documentary ''Pumpin' Iron'', which starred fellow bodybuilder-turned-actor Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger.

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In his bodybuilding days, he won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles. For a glimpse at his career in that field, there is the documentary ''Pumpin' Iron'', in which starred fellow bodybuilder-turned-actor Ferrigno figures as one of the main challengers attempting to overthrow the reigning Mr. Olympia Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger.
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His son, Creator/LouFerrignoJr, is also an actor.
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Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno (born November 9, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York City) is a former professional bodybuilder turned actor and fitness consultant of Italian-American descent.

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Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno (born November 9, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York City) is a former professional bodybuilder UsefulNotes/{{bodybuild|ing}}er turned actor and fitness consultant of Italian-American descent.
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!!Tropes & Trivia about his career:

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: He pursued the role of Tigris of Gaul in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'', which eventually went to fellow bodybuilder Creator/SvenOleThorsen.
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* ''Series/TheIncredibleHulk1977'' -- As the Hulk (1978-82)

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* ''Series/TheIncredibleHulk1977'' -- As the Hulk (1978-82)(1977-82)
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** ''The Death of the Incredible Hulk''

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** ''The Death of the Incredible Hulk''Hulk'' (1990)
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996'' -- Voice of the Hulk (1996-1997)

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996'' -- Voice of [[RoleReprise As the Hulk Hulk]] (1996-1997)
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** ''The Incredible Hulk Returns'' (1988)
** ''The Trial of the Incredible Hulk'' (1989)
** ''The Death of the Incredible Hulk''
* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk1996'' -- Voice of the Hulk (1996-1997)
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He is most famous for portraying ComicBook/IncredibleHulk whenever Dr. Banner (Creator/BillBixby) got angry and turned green, mean and big in the [[Series/TheIncredibleHulk1977 1970s eponymous series]] and its attached [[TheFilmOfTheSeries TV films]].

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He is most famous for portraying ComicBook/IncredibleHulk ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk whenever Dr. Banner (Creator/BillBixby) got angry and turned green, mean and big in the [[Series/TheIncredibleHulk1977 1970s eponymous series]] and its attached [[TheFilmOfTheSeries TV films]].
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Has a famously unique speaking voice, the result of losing most of his hearing before he was 3.

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