Ralph Meller: actor and tallest bodybuilder in history

German Ralph Rudolph Meller is a fairly well-known figure among bodybuilders. However, bodybuilding is not his only profession. In the late eighties, Ralph began a film actor's career, which made him famous throughout the world. In films, Ralph Meller is still filming.

Born January 12, 1959 in the city of Recklinghausen, Germany.

Body-building

Ralph Meller began his career in this field at the age of 17, in 1984 he already became the champion of Germany. Four years later, in 1988, he competed in the famous Mr. Olympia competition with Sean Ray and Lee Haney. Ralph Meller is one of the tallest bodybuilders. His height is 196 centimeters, and weighs about 130 kilograms. Ralph’s career in this area lasted fifteen years, until 1991. At competitions and championships he performed in heavy weight. In total, he participated in seven competitions and performances.

Actor's career

Ralph Meller’s acting career began in 1987 with the movie Cyborg. He also appeared in several other projects, but real fame came to him after filming in the movie "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott, and in the movie "King of the Scorpions" Chuck Russell, where another famous wrestler and actor starred - Dwayne Scala Johnson. Also, the role of Conan Barbarian in the television series "Conan" brought him great success.

In 2003, Ralph Meller appeared in the clip of the German music band Scooter. He is also one of the few German actors who excelled in Hollywood.

He is engaged in an acting career to this day.

Filmography of Ralph Meller

The actor starred in such films:

1. "Cyborg", in the role of Brick Bardot.
2. "Beware, perestroika", in the role of Sergey.
3. "Universal soldier", in the role of GR76.
4. "The best of the best 2", in the role of Bracus.
5. The Viking Sagas, in the role of Kjartan.
6. "Batman and Robin, " guardian of Arkham Nursing Home.
7. "Retaliation Squad" as FBI Special Agent Kurt Mayer.
8. "Conan, " in the role of Conan Barbarian.
9. "Gladiator", in the role of Hagen.
10. "Queen of Swords", in the role of Roman Petrov.
11. "King of Scorpions", in the role of Thorak.
12. "The Ring of the Nibelungs, " King Thorklith.
13. "Beer Boom", in the role of Hammacher.
14. The Pathfinder, in the role of Ulfar.
15. "Fasted, " in the role of officer John.
16. "Sid: Revenge of the rebel, " in the role of the headman of Arnold.
17. "Alone in the Dark 2", in the role of Boyle.
18. "Far Edge", in the role of Max Cardinal.
19. "Tourist", in the role of Lanta.
20. "Sabotage".
21. "Out of the game".