Sylvester Stallone photographed at the Golden Globe Awards. (Image courtesy: AFP)
Sylvester Stallone won a Golden Globe on Sunday for Best Supporting Actor for his turn in the critically acclaimed movie
Creed, reprising his iconic role of boxer Rocky Balboa.
The 69-year-old Stallone - whose Balboa returns to the ring to train the son of his late friend and onetime rival - bested Paul Dano (
Love & Mercy), Idris Elba (
Beasts of No Nation), Mark Rylance (
Bridge of Spies) and Michael Shannon (
99 Homes). (Also Read:
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"I'm going to try not to get emotional, because I am the sum total of everyone I've ever met and I'm lucky to absorb some of it," Mr Stallone told the star-studded event, before thanking his wife and three daughters for their support.
"I want to thank my imaginary friend, Rocky Balboa, for being the best friend I ever had," he added.
Creed is the seventh installment in the boxing film franchise.