Roy "Reg" Park a.k.a "reg the leg" was born on 7 June 1928 , from Leeds in West Yorkshire, England, was a former bodybuilder, businessman and film actor.He dedicated his teenage years excelling in football. He had no interest in bodybuilding until, at age 16, Park met a muscleman named David Cohen. Upon learning that Cohen lifted weights at his friend's house, Reg Park joined in with curiosity.Upon discharge from the military in 1948, he saw his very first physique contest. This was the inaugural NABBA Mr. Universe contest, in which John Grimek edged out over Steve Reeves in controversial fashion. It was this contest that inspired Reg Park to compete himself.After one year of hard training, Reg Park earned the title of Mr. Britain in 1949. He then subsequently spent six months in the United States . There, he met up with publisher Joe Weider, who began to feature the Englishman prominently in his muscle magazines.He cemented his superstar status by winning the 1958 AND 1965 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe titles. Standing 6'1" and with a top weight of 250 pounds, Park was known for his muscular mass that was the forerunner to modern bodybuilding today. Park was also renowned for his strength, which he often demonstrated in contests and strongman exhibitions. It is on record that he was the first bodybuilder to bench press 500 lbs.As an actor, Park made five films — all Italian Hercules sword and sandal.Park died on November 22, 2007 in his home in South Africa, after an eight month battle with metastatic melanoma (a form of skin cancer).