Stallone was born in New York City, New York, the son of Jackie Stallone (née Labofish), an astrologer, former dancer, and promoter of women's wrestling, and Frank Stallone, Sr., an actor, singer, and hairdresser.[1] Birth complications caused partial paralysis in parts of Stallone's face, resulting in his signature slurred speech and drooping lower lip.[2] Stallone's father was an immigrant from Gioia del Colle (province of Bari, Apulia, Italy).[3] Stallone grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and attended Lincoln High School,