Historical photo of Serge Nubret | |
Born | October 6, 1938 |
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Died | April 19, 2011 (aged 72) Paris, France |
Other names | The Black Panther |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Serge Nubret (October 6, 1938 – April 19, 2011) was a French professional bodybuilder, actor and self published author. He won numerous bodybuilding competitions, including 1976 NABBA Mr. Universe (1976) . Serge Nubret was nicknamed 'The Black Panther.'[1]
Serge Nubret died with plenty of speculation going on about the cause of death. Let us leave the speculation statement out and just say Bodybuilding great Serge Nubret passed away April 19 2011 at the age of 72 as he had been ill. The bodybuilding world and sport has lost another champion of the Golden Era of bodybuilding.
- At the time of release (April 2009), it was learned that Serge Nubret suffered a stroke in Paris, France. In March 2009, Nubret fell into a coma, and remained in a persistent vegetative state until his death on 19 April 2011 of natural causes at the age of 72. Serge Nubret (October 6, 1938 – April 19, 2011).
- Aw, man, that sucks. Any word on cause of death? It was learned that Serge Nubret suffered a stroke in Paris, France. There are conspiracies circling around the internet, which have been supported by Serge's old friends, that he was poisoned by his own children in an attempt to take his money.
- Nubret was known to be a pumper vs Mentzer and Columbo who did heavier but fewer sets. I think small bones people lile Nubret are not built to do 1-5reps training so volume was better for his frame/joints imho.
Early life[edit]
Serge Nubret was born on October 6, 1938 in Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe. Nubret has credited Steve Reeves as his childhood inspiration.[2]
Career[edit]
In 1960 he joined the International Federation of Bodybuilders, and was declared World's Most Muscular Man in Montreal. Nubret kept improving, winning titles including NABBA Mr. Universe in 1976 (London), WBBG Pro. Mr. World and Mr. Olympus in 1977 (New York) and another World champion title in 1981 (Geneva). In 1983, 23 years after his first world class achievement he became the WABBA World Champion in Rome, winning his fifth major title. At 65 years old Nubret offered a last show to his public during the 2003 World championships in France.[citation needed]
Additionally to being recognized by experts, peers and fans as a reference in the bodybuilding field, Serge Nubret has also dedicated himself to development and promotion of Bodybuilding. He became the head of the France and Europe IFBB bodybuilding federation from 1970 to 1975. In 1975 he founded the World Amateur Body Building Association (WABBA) to host amateur body building competitions.[3] Serge Nubret would appeared in several minor film projects during his career. Nubret was also featured in the 1977 documentary, Pumping Iron about Arnold Schwarzenegger.[4]
Nubret was known for an unusual training regimen and an even more unusual diet, which often consisted of four pounds of horse meat per day.[5]
Author[edit]
In 2006, 68-year-old Serge Nubret penned an autobiography Je suis...Moi &Dieu (I am…Me and God) in collaboration with Louis-Xavier Babin-Lachaud. The book which only exists in French tells his life story and his Christian beliefs.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Nubret was father to three daughters (Pascale, Karine and Grace) and a son (Stanley) from two marriages and one relationship. His second marriage was with Jacqueline Nubret, a female bodybuilder with various competition titles.
Serge Nubret Wife
In March 2009, Nubret fell into a coma, eventually dying on April 19, 2011 of natural causes.[7]
List of bodybuilding awards[citation needed][edit]
- 1958: Mr. Guadeloupe
- 1960: IFBB World Most Muscular Man
- 1963: NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (2nd)
- 1964: NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (2nd)
- 1969: NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (3rd)
- 1969: IFBB Mr. World (Tall) (2nd)
- 1970: IFBB Mr. Europe (Tall)
- 1972: IFBB Mr. Olympia (3rd)
- 1973: IFBB Mr. Olympia (3rd)
- 1975: IFBB Mr. Olympia (Heavy Weight, 2nd)
- 1976: NABBA Pro Mr. Universe
- 1976: WBBG Mr. Olympus (2nd)
- 1977: NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (2nd)
- 1977: WBBG Mr. Olympus
- 1977: WBBG Pro Mr. World
- 1978: NABBA Pro. Mr. Universe (2nd)
- 1981: Pro WABBA World Championships
- 1983: Pro WABBA World Championships
Filmography[8][edit]
- My Son, the Hero (1962) (co-starring Giuliano Gemma) - Rator
- Goliath and the Rebel Slave (1963) (co-starring Gordon Scott) - Milan
- Un gosse de la butte (1964) (co-starring René Lefèvre) - Vincent
- 13 Days to Die (1965) - Pongo
- Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer [de] (1968, TV miniseries) - Jim
- The Seven Red Berets (1969) (co-starring Kirk Morris) - Martinez
- The Cop (1970) - Le Noir
- César and Rosalie (1972) (co-starring Yves Montand) - Un acheteur de métaux
- Impossible... pas français (1974)
- Les demoiselles à péage (1975) - Boulou
- Pumping Iron (1977, Documentary, co-starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno)
- La part du feu (1978)
- Nous maigrirons ensemble (1979) - Le body-builder club de gym
- Breakfast Included (1980, TV Mini-Series) - Sissou Lemarchand
- The Professional (1981) (co-starring Jean-Paul Belmondo) - L'infirmier au procès
- Série Noire (1984, TV Series) - Pierrot
- Sins (1986, TV Mini-Series) - Masseur (final appearance)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Serge Nubret Poisoned
- ^'Simplyshredded Exclusive Profile: Serge Nubret 'The Black Panther' | SimplyShredded.com'. www.simplyshredded.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^weikfitness (2007-12-12). 'An Interview With Six-Time World Champion Bodybuilder Serge Nubret!'. Bodybuilding.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Nations'. Wabba International. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^Pumping Iron, retrieved 2019-04-25
- ^'Inspiration: Serge Nubret'. LIFTNESS. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Simplyshredded Exclusive Profile: Serge Nubret 'The Black Panther' | SimplyShredded.com'. www.simplyshredded.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^http://www.mrofansite.com/nubret.html
- ^'Serge Nubret'. IMDb. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
External links[edit]
- Serge Nubret on IMDb
Oct 6, 1938
Death DateApr 19, 2011
The bodybuilder Serge Nubret died at the age of 72. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Serge Nubret Poisoned
- ^'Simplyshredded Exclusive Profile: Serge Nubret 'The Black Panther' | SimplyShredded.com'. www.simplyshredded.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^weikfitness (2007-12-12). 'An Interview With Six-Time World Champion Bodybuilder Serge Nubret!'. Bodybuilding.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Nations'. Wabba International. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^Pumping Iron, retrieved 2019-04-25
- ^'Inspiration: Serge Nubret'. LIFTNESS. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Simplyshredded Exclusive Profile: Serge Nubret 'The Black Panther' | SimplyShredded.com'. www.simplyshredded.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^http://www.mrofansite.com/nubret.html
- ^'Serge Nubret'. IMDb. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
External links[edit]
- Serge Nubret on IMDb
Oct 6, 1938
Death DateApr 19, 2011
The bodybuilder Serge Nubret died at the age of 72. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Serge Nubret's Son Stanley Nubret
Biography - A Short Wiki
Famed former bodybuilder who became the first person ever to win six world titles with four separate federations. He was also a film actor with more than 20 films to his name, including 1981's The Professional.
His second marriage was to female bodybuilder Jacqueline Nubret. He had children named Pascale, Karine, Grace and Stanley.