Franco was born in Ollolai, Italy on 7th August 1941. The amateur boxer and professional bodybuilder was a longtime friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger with whom he appeared in small cinematic roles at the height of his fame. The master athlete also takes the credit for training Sylvester Stallon for Rambo. Franco endorsed his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for blowing up a hot water bottle by just blowing into it.
