In 2012, business tycoon and billionaire Donald J. Trump and the former President of the United States of America shared an image on social media with ‘The Incredible Hulk’ star Lou Ferrigno. The duo posed, all suited up and gentlemanly, looking their dapper best.
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Louis Ferrigno is a retired two-time IFBB Mr. Universe and IFBB Mr. America winner. His notable appearances in the world of entertainment include a role in Pumping Iron, and he is best known for his role in the CBS TV series The Incredible Hulk. Ferrigno lost 80% of his hearing ability owing to infections, but he became aware of the issue when he was three years of age.
Lou Ferrigno spotted posing with Donald Trump in 2012
Donald Trump, a business tycoon, politician, and media personality, once shared an image on Facebook. Trump captioned the picture, “Celebrity Apprentice contestant Lou Ferrigno stopped by to visit today.“
A great nemesis of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ferrigno, was visibly over towering the business person. Trump, astoundingly, was well equal in terms of reach with the bodybuilder, leaving many guessing the height of the former president.
So by how many inches did the bodybuilder stood taller than Trump? Well, the difference was not much, as the owner of The Trump Organization fell short by mere two inches. Trump has a frame of 6ft 3 inches. Even though the bodybuilder won against Trump in terms of height, but what about his in-sport competitor, Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Schwarzenegger is a well know name and needs no introduction, and a comparison with the best in business is a must. To the surprise of many, the seven-time Mr. Olympia is the shortest among the three. The terminator actor stood at 6 feet 2 inches. Therefore, making Ferrigno the undisputed winner.
Ferrigno’s participation in the reality show “The Apprentice”
The actor was one of the participants in the show “The Apprentice” in that particular season. In 2012, Donald Trump was the co-producer of the show until 2015.
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Ferrigno’s stint ended in the show when Trump fired the bodybuilder for not supporting his teammate. Later Trump left the show, citing preparations for the presidential campaign. Later, Arnold Schwarzenegger took over as the host for the remaining season.
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