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Most Recent Role: Laser [1989-96] on American Gladiators (1989)
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Great Falls, Montana
Birthday: 2-21-1962
Birth Name: Jim Kalafat
Jim Starr is an American bodybuilder and actor best know for playing the part of "Laser" on the television series American Gladiators . Jim made American Gladiator history by remaining on the show for its entire run. Having been in the fitness industry for over 16 years, Jim now works for Apex Fitness Group in California. Jim is currently married with children.

Most Recent Appearance

 
American Gladiators (1989)
Battle of the Best II - Storm vs Berry & Odita vs Sullivan
Monday 1 January 1996 on FOX

In this Special Edition of American Gladiators, the Battle of the Best returns with Peggy Odita & Wesley Berry; Season 6 Grand Champions vs Adrienne Sullivan & Kyler Storm; Season 7 Grand Champions.

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Jim held the title of Mr. Montana in 1986. (edit)
Jim once dyed his hair blonde to appear in a Long John Silvers commerical. Jim stated, that even with the new hair, everyone knew it was him. (edit)
Jim's favorite American Gladiators events were Powerball, the Joust, and Breakthrough and Conquer. (edit)
Jim co-hosted a workout video, Warrior Workout, along with fellow American Gladiator Steve Henneberry in 1994. (edit)
One of the most injured American Gladiators, Jim broke his nose and ankle, hurt both shoulders, and suffered a herniated disk competing on the show. (edit)

Quotes

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(On Gladiators event Whiplash)
Jim: It's an hellacious game with a lot of jarring elbows hitting each other! (edit)
(On Gladiators event The Pyramid)
Jim: Awesome! There's almost a vertical drop at the top and, when the whistle blows, the two contenders try to reach the top. Our object is to kick some butt! (edit)
Jim: I love to work out and diet and stayed in pretty good shape after football. Of all the Gladiators I'm probably in the best shape. (edit)
Jim: One thing I'm very proud of is being a dad. I love it. It's the best thing in my life. (edit)
Jim: The blood, sweat, and tears in American Gladiators are the same as they are in all other professional sports. (edit)

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American Gladiators (1989)
Laser (1990-96)
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10.0
Perfect
"Handsome"
The best of the best.
Continue » Posted Mar 9, 2007 12:04 pm PST
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