The Icons That Built America

Season 1 Episode 2: Action Heroes

A struggling New York actor, brushed aside because of his looks and speech impediment, bets on himself to write, and star in a movie. By challenging the ideas of what it means to be a leading man at the time, he gives himself a fighting chance in Hollywood. At the same time, a young Austrian bodybuilder must overcome his own hurdles and outside discrimination to utilize his strength and power in creating a name for himself in America.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

7

Actor:

Jon Armond

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2024

IMDb:

8.0