David Draper(1942-2021)
- Actor
David "Dave" Draper was a bodybuilding champion noted for his blond
hair and 24 inch. biceps. Draper's muscles landed him a job as a t.v.
show host for "David The Gladiator" show which was on Saturday nights
from 8:00-10:00p.m. on channel KHJ-TV Los Angeles. Draper dressed as a
gladiator and hosted Hercules, Gladiator, and assorted muscle-men type
historical flicks starring Steve Reeves and Rock Stevens. Draper went
on to capture the 1965 Mr. America title, the 1966 Mr. Universe, and
the 1970 Mr. World. He acted in a number of films, his best role being
in Don't Make Waves with Tony Curtis. He has written countless articles
and books on training in bodybuilding. He currently runs the World Gym
in Santa Cruz, California.
