Lou Ferrigno Biography: Wife, Age, Movies, Kids, Religion, Height, Age, Siblings, Net Worth, YouTube

Louis Jude Ferrigno Sr also known as Lou Ferrigno stands as an iconic American actor, retired professional bodybuilder, and fitness consultant, celebrated for his monumental physique and transformative roles that embody themes of strength, resilience, and inner triumph.

Profile

• Full Name: Louis Jude Ferrigno Sr.
• Stage Name: Lou Ferrigno
• Born: November 9, 1951
• Age: 73 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Retired Bodybuilder, and Fitness Consultant
• Height: 6 feet 5 inches
• Parents: Victoria Ferrigno, Matt Ferrigno
• Siblings: Andy Ferrigno
• Spouse: Carla Ferrigno
• Children: Shanna Ferrigno, Lou Ferrigno Jr., Brent Ferrigno
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Lou Ferrigno, He was born on November 9, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Raised in a disciplined household by his mother, Victoria Ferrigno, and father, Matt Ferrigno, a police lieutenant of Italian descent, he endured severe ear infections shortly after birth that caused 75–80% hearing loss, diagnosed at age three and necessitating hearing aids from age five.

Career

Lou Ferrigno launched his bodybuilding ascent post-high school, securing the IFBB Mr. America title in 1973 and consecutive Mr. Universe crowns in 1973 and 1974, training alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Columbus, Ohio, while working as a sheet metal fabricator in Brooklyn until a workplace accident prompted his exit.

Featured prominently in the documentary Pumping Iron (1977), he placed second at Mr. Olympia in 1974 and third in 1975 before retiring briefly. Transitioning to acting, he debuted as the green-skinned Hulk in The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982), performing most stunts opposite Bill Bixby and earning widespread acclaim.
Film roles followed in Italian fantasies like Hercules (1983) and Hercules II (1985), alongside Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) and The Adventures of Hercules (1985). Television included guest spots on The Fall Guy and Trauma Center, with reality appearances on Celebrity Fit Club and The Celebrity Apprentice (2008), where his team triumphed in one challenge.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @louferrigno
• Facebook Handle: Lou Ferrigno
• Twitter Handle: @LouFerrigno
• YouTube Channel: Lou Ferrigno

Personal Life

Lou Ferrigno, 73 years old and standing 6 feet 5 inches, centers his world on family and advocacy after a near-fatal brush with history—Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s last-minute cancellation of a 1981 joint appearance spared him from an assassination plot.

Married to psychotherapist Carla Green since May 3, 1980, who transitioned to his manager and personal trainer, he shares three children: daughter Shanna (born 1981), son Lou Ferrigno Jr. (born 1984, an actor known for S.W.A.T.), and son Brent (born 1990).

Filmography

Selected Filmography:

• Pumping Iron (1977) – Himself (Documentary)
• The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982) – The Hulk (TV Series)
• Hercules (1983) – Hercules
• Hercules II (1985) – Hercules
• Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) – Sinbad
• The Adventures of Hercules (1985) – Hercules
• The Naked Truth (1995) – Himself (TV Series)
• The King of Queens (2000–2007) – Himself (TV Series)
• Avengers Assemble (2013–2017) – Hulk (Voice, TV Series)
• The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018) – Lord Kuber

Net Worth

Lou Ferrigno, a distinguished actor, retired bodybuilder, and fitness consultant, possesses an estimated net worth of $10 million USD. Principal revenue arises from Hulk residuals and licensing, bodybuilding endorsements, fitness products like his app and supplements, and motivational seminars, augmented by real estate and family ventures