Of all the male "American Gladiators" there were, and there were quite a few, Jim Starr (also known as Laser) was the best.
He was strong, he was kind, he was entertaining, and yeah... he was also very handsome.
When I was younger it was Laser who kept me watching every week. No matter what event he was in, he started it off with a smile for the camera and all the fans out there watching.
He gave it his all for each event, and was hardly ever defeated, and yet you never minded when he won because he wasn't one of those "in your face" type athletes. Sure, he enjoyed a good victory, but he was never a sore winner about it, which is probably what made him one of the most loved of all Gladiators.
Jim Starr - the name says it all.moreless
Jim Starr
Born
2/21/1962, Great Falls, MontanaBirth Name
Jim KalafatGender
MaleBiography
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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…more
Credits
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American Gladiators
Laser [1989-96]
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S 8:
Ep 13
Battle of the Best II - Storm vs Berry & Odita vs Sullivan
1/1/96
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S 8:
Ep 11
Baywatch vs Lifeguard - Chokachi & Nolin vs Smith & Susser
1/1/96
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S 8:
Ep 7
Semifinal Round 1 - Oleyer vs Csizmazia & Zeitlin vs Sandy
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 6
Preliminary Round 6 - Baltazar vs McCormick & Smith vs Zeitlin
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 1
Preliminary Round 1 - Csizmazia vs Bryant & Lewis vs Sandy
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 13
Battle of the Best II - Storm vs Berry & Odita vs Sullivan
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American Gladiators
Laser [1990-97]
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American Gladiators
Laser [1990-96]
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S 8:
Ep 4
Preliminary Round 4 - Chatman vs Norman & Wolfe vs Stubbs
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 8
Semifinal Round 2 - McCormick vs Bruno & Sorge vs Lydon
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 9
Grand Championship Round - McCormick vs Csizmazia & Zeitlin vs Sorge
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 3
Preliminary Round 3 - Oleyer vs Ryan & Africano vs Delia
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 5
Preliminary Round 5 - Daniels vs Bruno & Chavez vs Sorge
9/1/95
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S 8:
Ep 4
Preliminary Round 4 - Chatman vs Norman & Wolfe vs Stubbs
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American Gladiators
Laser (1990-96)
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S 6:
Ep 12
Armed Forces Challenge - Marines vs. Air Force vs. Army vs. Navy
11/6/93
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S 6:
Ep 2
First Half Preliminary Round 2 - Ross vs. Fanshier & Lockey vs. Tyler
9/1/93
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S 6:
Ep 1
First Half Preliminary Round 1 - Schwepker vs. Berry & Wheat vs. Marino
9/1/93
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S 5:
Ep 25
Second Half Final Round - DePaoli vs. Weber & Wilson vs. Ramsey
1/1/93
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S 5:
Ep 24
Second Half Semifinal Round 2 - Weber vs. Fluker & Wojciechowski vs. Ramsey
1/1/93
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S 6:
Ep 12
Armed Forces Challenge - Marines vs. Air Force vs. Army vs. Navy
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American Gladiators
Laser [1989-1996]
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American Gladiators
Trivia and Quotes
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Trivia
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Jim held the title of Mr. Montana in 1986.
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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.
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Jim's favorite American Gladiators events were Powerball, the Joust, and Breakthrough and Conquer.
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Jim co-hosted a workout video, Warrior Workout, along with fellow American Gladiator Steve Henneberry in 1994.
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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.
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Jim played the part of a weightlifter in the movie Deadly Breed in 1989.
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He is one of five American Gladiators to have their own nougat candy bars. His flavor was lemon-lime.
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One of 10 Gladiators who appeared on a special American Gladiators edition of Family Feud.
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Jim has a "Bacon Number" of 3.
Jim was in Deadly Breed with William Smith,
William was in Hell Comes to Frogtown with Brian Frank,
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Was a camera operator for the Andrew Dice Clay stand-up video, "Andrew Dice Clay: One Night with Dice" (1987).
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Quotes
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(On Gladiators event Whiplash)
Jim: It's an hellacious game with a lot of jarring elbows hitting each other! -
(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! -
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.
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Jim: One thing I'm very proud of is being a dad. I love it. It's the best thing in my life.
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Jim: The blood, sweat, and tears in American Gladiators are the same as they are in all other professional sports.
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