Dave Draper
David Draper (born April 6, 1942 in Secaucus , New Jersey ; also The Blonde Bomber ) is a bodybuilder, actor and author from the United States .
life and career
Draper was already training regularly with weights at the age of 10. He also did wrestling, gymnastics, and swimming in high school, but was most fond of weight training. At the age of 21 he won the title of Mr. New Jersey . Six months later, he moved to Santa Monica, California , where he worked for Joe Weider's Barbell company until 1969 . During this time he also worked as a film actor.
In California, Draper initially trained at The Dungeon and later at Gold's Gym . His training partners included Frank Zane , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Franco Columbu and Mike Katz .
Draper later confessed to using steroids and at times being addicted to alcohol. Due to heart problems caused by arteriosclerosis , he has had to undergo several heart operations. However, according to his doctors, his heart problems should not have been caused by steroid abuse.
Draper is 183 cm tall and had a competition weight of approx. 102 kg.
title
- 1962 Mr. New Jersey
- 1965 IFBB Mr. America Tall Class & Overall, 1st
- 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe Tall Class & Overall, 1st
- 1967 Mr. Olympia 4th
- 1970 AAU Mr. World 3rd
- 1970 IFBB Mr. World Tall & Overall, 1st
- 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe Tall, 3rd
Movies
- 1963 in Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (unnamed)
- 1966 as Billy Gibbons in Lord Love a Duck
- 1966 in Three on a Couch (anonymous)
- 1966 as a Swedish athlete in Walk Don't Run (anonymous)
- 1967 as Harry Hollard in The Naked Mile opposite Tony Curtis
Books
- Brother Iron, Sister Steel ISBN 1-931046-65-4
- Your Body Revival: Weight Loss Straight Talk ISBN 1-931046-34-4
Web links
- Dave Draper in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Official website of Dave Draper
swell
- ↑ Paul Rogers: Dave Draper's Heart Surgery April 5, 2007
- ↑ Laree Draper: Dave's Heart Surgery - An Overview February 21, 2007
- ^ IMDb entry Dave Draper
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Draper, Dave |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Draper, David (real name); The Blonde Bomber (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American bodybuilder, actor, and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 6, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Secaucus , New Jersey |