Hans Lundgren is a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist best known by his stage name, Dolph Lundgren. He gained international recognition after portraying Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and went on to build a long career as an action star in films including Masters of the Universe, The Punisher, Universal Soldier, Johnny Mnemonic, The Expendables series, Creed II, and Aquaman. In addition to acting, he has worked as a director, screenwriter, and producer on numerous projects. His enduring presence in action cinema has made him one of the genre's most recognizable international performers.