Franco Columbu: Biography, Facts and Career
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Francesco Maria Columbu (August 7, 1941 – August 30, 2019) was an Italian-American bodybuilder and actor. Originally a boxer, Columbu won the Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981, and competed in the inaugural edition of the World's Strongest Man in 1977, where he placed fifth. He also had an acting career and authored numerous books on bodybuilding and nutrition. Columbu was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2001, International Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 and received the Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
Quick facts about Franco Columbu
- Full name: Franco Columbu
- Born: 1941-08-07
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q521172
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Who is Franco Columbu?
Francesco Maria Columbu (August 7, 1941 – August 30, 2019) was an Italian-American bodybuilder and actor. Originally a boxer, Columbu won the Mr.
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Franco Columbu is United States.
When was Franco Columbu born?
Franco Columbu was born on 1941-08-07.



