About Peter Paul, we can say that this is a celebrity of the nineties of the last century. It can not be separated from his brother David, if we talk about the movie. After all, these two "nannies" at the time made a splash with their external data and inimitable humor.
In Russia, Peter Paul and his brother David are best known for the films John Paragon's Nannies (1994) and Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers (1994), as well as for the TV series Knight of the Roads (1982-1986).
Biography
Peter and David are twins, they were born in 1957 in the city of Hartford. Before them, the Polov family already had two children, and therefore their life was fun and varied.
Like all ordinary children of those years, they enthusiastically played American football. Peter liked this lesson more than any other sports, but David persuaded him to take up wrestling. And Peter acquired the skills of a wrestler, which later became very useful to him. He developed stamina, acquired physical strength, which, in general, is not characteristic of bodybuilders.
From the age of fifteen, Peter begins to be interested in body culture, the possibilities of improving it, and therefore begins to engage in bodybuilding. But at the same time he does strength exercises and trains like a wrestler. David does not lag behind him in anything, but even surpasses him in something.
Despite the fact that the guys could become rivals and envy each other in some things, they remained friendly for life and even started doing business together: they opened a gym. Everyone could come here and "sip iron, " so the brothers called their house "House of Metal." The business was going very well, but Peter did not see any prospects for development. He consulted with his brother, and they moved to California.
Peter later recalled that they were never "full bodybuilders." Yes, they trained, but at the same time they always made fun of those who spoke only about their body, about their training, their successes and their nutrition. Such self-narcissism and sticking out of their virtues abhorred them. Paul says that what they did, everyone could do, and there is nothing special about this. This is not a feat, but simply taking care of yourself.
Although, of course, it was nice when they look at you with interest and respect. However, the brothers also made a joke from this: they dressed strangely, even shockingly. And thereby amused others. And they also loved to joke and laughed all the time - they had such a behavior.
Movie career
One needs only to recall these two giants in the film "Nannies" to understand that they played, in general, themselves: big, strong, clumsy and naive young people. And also very kind: according to the plot, they are striving with all their might to help the other two twins adapt in life without parents.
This film has so much humor, so many adventures and even dangers that it sometimes looks like an action movie. However, the whole color of the picture is created by Peter and David, who bear their names in the film.
The children of that time watched this film ten to twenty times, and then they watched it in adulthood, and they did not bother them. And these heroes, with their external data, influenced many young people of that time, and young men of the whole world rushed to the gyms to become like the Paul brothers - strong, with a beautiful body and fearless.
By the way, Peter was also a co-producer of the film "Nannies" and tried himself in the role of the operator of the film "Faith Street Corner Tavern" (2013).
In California, Peter not only starred in films, but also continued training in Gold's Gym. I must say that the guy who came from a provincial city was no different from the “jocks” that had been practicing for many years. And his brother David used the dumbbells and the barbell so much that many just came to see his training.
After the work on "Nannies" was completed, the brothers began acting in various films. Peter's portfolio includes thirteen films, many of which viewers rated very highly.
However, he also has "failed" work. So, for his role in the film "Barbaras" (1987), Peter Paul was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award as the worst new star. However, the training of the athlete helped the actor not lose heart, and he continued to accept invitations to shoot. Two years later, he starred in three television projects at once: "Robbers from the Highway", "Ghost of Hollywood" and "Think Big."
When he and David went to the presentation of the last film in Japan, they appeared there in an absolutely enchanting form: David in leggings and a shiny T-shirt, Peter in a T-shirt and trousers tucked in socks. All this is complemented by hairstyles: long bangs and hair to the shoulder blades. The success of the film was ensured. And Peter and David were just joking
Brothers Paul said that cinema did not allow them to become real bodybuilders, but there was nothing to regret - they became famous precisely because of the cinema. Even after they stopped acting, they did not participate in sports competitions. However, they are still invited to the most prestigious bodybuilding competitions as guests of honor.
