Stallone was born in New York City , and he is the son of Frank Stallone , Sr. , a hairdresser , and Jackie Stallone , an astrologer , former dancer , and supporter of wrestling for women . Sylvester Stallone was born Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone in New York City , the elder son of Frank Stallone , Sr. , a hairdresser , and Jackie Stallone ( born Jacqueline Labofish ) , an astrologer , former dancer , and promoter of women 's wrestling . His younger brother is actor and musician Frank Stallone .