Frank Zane was born on June 28, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Pumping Iron (1977), Evolution of Bodybuilding (2012) and Bodybuilders (2000).
California State University, San Bernardino, California State University, Los Angeles, Wilkes University
Nationality
American
Spouse
Christine Zane
Star Sign
Cancer
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Fact
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Appeared on the sleeve of Grand Funk Railroad's 1974 album "All the Girls in the World Beware!!!" with fellow-bodybuilders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu. Band member faces were cleverly superimposed on their muscle-bound bodies.
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Only three people have defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger in a bodybuilding contest, Frank Zane is one of them.
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Frank Zane won Mr. Olympia, bodybuilding's highest title, 3 times: 1977, 1978, 1979.
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Won Mr. America 1968 in New York City and Mr. World 1969 in Brugge, Belgium.
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Defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1968 Mr. Universe competition in Miami , Florida. He also won Mr. Universe 2 more times in London, England in 1970 and 1972.
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Awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Experimental Psychology from California State University San Bernardino, California in 1990.