In Rocky IV, which actor plays the Soviet boxer Ivan Drago?

Dolph Lundgren plays the Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.

Released in 1985, Rocky IV presents Drago as a powerful amateur champion whose advanced training and exceptional physical size make him appear almost unbeatable. He fights Apollo Creed in an exhibition bout, then faces Rocky Balboa after Creed’s death in the ring.

Lundgren was a Swedish actor and martial artist who had studied chemical engineering before pursuing acting. His casting gave Drago an imposing international presence, and the character became one of the most recognizable antagonists in the Rocky series.

Rocky IV is often remembered for its Cold War framing, contrasting American individualism with Soviet scientific and technological training. The film also features the famous lines “I must break you” and “If he dies, he dies,” both associated with Drago, although the character’s most important visual feature is his highly computerized training regimen.