Dolph Lundgren is a Swedish actor, director, and martial artist, best known for his role as Ivan Drago in the film Rocky IV. Born on November 3, 1957, in Stockholm, Sweden, he holds a degree in chemical engineering and a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. Lundgren began his career in the 1980s and quickly gained fame for his action roles in movies like Universal Soldier and The Expendables. In addition to acting, he has worked as a filmmaker and has a background in martial arts, holding black belts in multiple disciplines.