Trivia

Holds a master's degree in chemical engineering. Was offered a Fulbright scholarship to study at MIT.

In 2009 three intruders broke into his home in Spain and assaulted his wife. After they saw a family photo with Lundgren and realized that the house belonged to him, they fled immediately.

European Heavyweight Karate Champion in 1980-81.

Served in the Swedish Marine Corps.

Was once a bodyguard for Grace Jones.

Contrary to popular belief was never engaged to Grace Jones, but he did live with her for four years.

Caused a stir in his home country of Sweden in the late 1980s when he refused to be interviewed in Swedish, preferring English instead.

He enjoys mixing drinks using his knowledge of chemistry.

Used to do most of his own stunts, but only does about half of them as he gets older.

Speaks three languages: English, Swedish and some German. Said to speak Japanese as well, but actually knows only a few phrases. Also speaks some Spanish as he lives in Spain.

Was team leader for the US modern pentathlon team at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Worked as a bouncer in New York City with Chazz Palminteri.

Maintains his own personal website for his fans.

In an interview, he claimed to often train up to six days a week, usually one-hour sessions completed in the morning, saying that "it's just one hour a day, and then you can enjoy the other 23 hours". He also likes to spar and practice karate to stay in shape.

Australian Heavyweight Karate Champion in 1982.

Sports natural blonde hair in all his films, save for The Punisher (1989), Dark Angel (1990) and Small Apartments (2012) where it is dyed jet black.

Was the first actor cast for the science-fiction fantasy film Masters of the Universe (1987).

Plays the drums.

Despite mixed reviews to Masters of the Universe (1987), later animated and comic book depictions of the He-Man character, most notably the 2002 remake series by Mike Young Productions, had the He-Man character drawn to resemble Lundgren.

Has two daughters with ex-wife Anette: Ida Sigrid Lundgren (b. 4/1996) and Greta Eveline Lundgren (b. 11/30/01).

He married Anette Qviberg in Stockholm, Sweden.

Has been asked for "Ivan Drago's" autograph in real life--and given it.

Kyokushinkai Karate: - British Open Champion 1980, 1981; Australian Open Champion, 1982; Swedish Open Champion, 1979, 1980, 1981.

In July 1998 he obtained his third-degree black belt (third Dan) in Kyokushinkai Karate in Stockholm, Sweden, after four- to five-month training with his former teacher Brian Fitkin.

Has a 160 IQ.

Was reportedly interested in the role of Ben Richards in The Running Man (1987), which eventually went to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In 2006 he received an award at the 25th Vimple Awards Ceremony in Russia (and was the first foreigner ever allowed to attend the ceremony).

Was photographed at the 'Factory' in the early 1980s by Andy Warhol and photographer Christopher Makos.

Auditioned for a role in the sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).

Trained also in Tae Kwon Do for a short period.

Born in 1957, but claims a birthdate of 1959.

He became a naturalized US citizen on February 13, 2024.

At 6'5" he is the tallest actor to portray Frank Castle in a live-action adaption of the "Punisher" comics.

Starred with Ralf Moeller in Universal Soldier (1992). Years later, both auditioned for the role of Hagen in Gladiator (2000), with Lundgren losing due to Ridley Scott being unimpressed by his acting and Moeller winning the role.

Moved back to Los Angeles, CA, with his girlfriend Jenny Sanderson in 2011.

Was a candidate for the role of the Phantom/Kit Walker when Lee Falk's comic strip hero "The Phantom" was optioned for a film adaptation during the 1980s and early 1990s.

In April 2002 it was rumored that he announced his retirement from acting to spend more time with his family, but Lundgren denied it a few months later while filming Detention (2003).

Was one of the last celebrities to model for photographer Victor Skrebneski, notably for a Chicago International Film Festival poster.

Used to support Everton Football Club when he lived in Europe.

Had a project with acclaimed Polish director Andrzej Zulawski in 1990 entitled "Le Tigre", set during the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Other aborted projects for Lundgren include "Meltdown" to be directed by John Dahl based on a John Carpenter script, and RPM (1997), written and to be directed by Roger Avary (ultimately rewritten and directed by Ian Sharp).

One of two Swedish actors to play a Russian character. Peter Stormare is the other.

Mentioned in Mac and Charlie Write a Movie (2009).