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Title: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 08, 2006, 01:52:44 PM
I'm having it out with my good friend who swears that Franco is a MULTIMILLIONAIRE  ::) . I highly doubt this and say he's at best living an upper middle class life.


Does anybody know? Thanks.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Dorian 01 on August 08, 2006, 01:55:29 PM
According to his official website he is a chiropractor in west LA. Somewhere in middle class, I guess.

Did your friend mention why he would think Franco would be a multi millionaire?
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: IronMagazine.com on August 08, 2006, 01:56:36 PM
I think he starred in some movies in Italy.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: onlyme on August 08, 2006, 02:08:28 PM
I am pretty sure Franco is doing well.  He has been a Chiropractor for over 20 years I think, plus I am sure he makes something sellng pics, doing appearances, seminars etc.  Millionaire yes, multi-millionaire doubt it.  He may also have invested in property in Santa Monica along with Arnold way back.  And if so then he is definitely a multi.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: knny187 on August 08, 2006, 02:11:00 PM
I am pretty sure Franco is doing well.  He has been a Chiropractor for over 20 years I think, plus I am sure he makes something sellng pics, doing appearances, seminars etc.  Millionaire yes, multi-millionaire doubt it.  He may also have invested in property in Santa Monica along with Arnold way back.  And if so then he is definitely a multi.

As onlyme says....only can take a gues but millionaire - yes....multi-millionaire (maybe or doubtful).

Have to remember...Arnold is his bud.  I'm sure Arnold has slid him on some investments in the past.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Disgusted on August 08, 2006, 02:13:29 PM
I think he also distributes movies abroad. I would say yes.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: gracie bjj on August 08, 2006, 02:27:57 PM
i heard arnie threw franco alittle coin when arnie made it big
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: jarhead on August 08, 2006, 02:36:37 PM
Arnie loves Franco.  In a very hetero way.  Franco does fine and has a decent back account and besides Arnie would never let him starve.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: gracie bjj on August 08, 2006, 02:38:14 PM
Arnie loves Franco.  In a very hetero way.  Franco does fine and has a decent back account and besides Arnie would never let him starve.

very true
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Hulkster on August 08, 2006, 02:39:44 PM
but if Arnold got hungry enough, he would eat Franco.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: ether on August 08, 2006, 03:19:35 PM
He own a lot of property in Cali, I'm sure arnold took care of him with some insider trading tips whenever he got word of something, i'm sure he is doing very well.

As for the other italian-american bodybuilder living in california and renting his condo, well, I think its' fair to say, he's not doing as well as Mr. Colombu.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: ARMZ on August 08, 2006, 03:23:41 PM
Arnold gave him finance adviceseses..
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: tommywishbone on August 08, 2006, 03:35:55 PM
"...Franco is a child..."
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: bmacsys on August 08, 2006, 03:36:03 PM
I'm having it out with my good friend who swears that Franco is a MULTIMILLIONAIRE  ::) . I highly doubt this and say he's at best living an upper middle class life.


Does anybody know? Thanks.

He and Arnold were into real estate also. I bet he is worth a few million.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: peteK on August 08, 2006, 04:04:35 PM
Arnie loves Franco.  In a very hetero way.  Franco does fine and has a decent back account and besides Arnie would never let him starve.

Back account. Great freudian slip!
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: davidpaul on August 08, 2006, 04:09:45 PM
He's rich, but he aint kamali rich ;)
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Rich2 on August 08, 2006, 04:11:09 PM
Arnold was a millionaire before Pumping Iron b/c of real estate. i can only think that Franco was in on the action too.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: sarcasm on August 08, 2006, 04:14:55 PM
Arnold was a millionaire before Pumping Iron b/c of real estate. i can only think that Franco was in on the action too.
hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Heywood on August 08, 2006, 05:37:34 PM
Franco claims to have earned a PhD in nutrition in his book.  I assume he has spent many, many hours researching and studying nutrition, and has been published in the professional journals.   ::) ::)
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 08, 2006, 07:49:02 PM
Arnold was a millionaire before Pumping Iron b/c of real estate. i can only think that Franco was in on the action too.

see that's what my friend said. He said that Arnold and Franco already had money cause of real estate before Pumping Iron.

Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: whitewidow on August 08, 2006, 10:28:23 PM
if you go to francos site- it used to say something about half an hour phone consultations costing 200$ to speak to the man himself. thats more than a top dollar hooker gets paid for an hour
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on August 08, 2006, 10:31:07 PM
if you go to francos site- it used to say something about half an hour phone consultations costing 200$ to speak to the man himself. thats more than a top dollar hooker gets paid for an hour

That would be great if you can understand him :-\!!
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: thisiskeith12 on August 08, 2006, 10:32:09 PM
Franco is the man.

Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: brianX on August 08, 2006, 10:54:22 PM
I'm more annoyed that a chiropractor would call himself a "doctor". ::)
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on August 09, 2006, 12:26:35 AM
Arnold recently appointed Franco to the state board of Chiro . . . Franco is now a respected member of  that board. It is a very very significant position and I am sure it pays a little as well.

The Beef
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Playboy on August 09, 2006, 06:47:15 AM
I'm having it out with my good friend who swears that Franco is a MULTIMILLIONAIRE  ::) . I highly doubt this and say he's at best living an upper middle class life.


Does anybody know? Thanks.
Yes he is. He is a highly known chiropractor in L.A. He's got coin.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Playboy on August 09, 2006, 06:49:34 AM
Arnold gave him finance adviceseses..
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!! Only the right "advicesses". 8)
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: jaejonna on August 09, 2006, 06:50:03 AM
Arnold gave him some stock tips in the late 80s where most of his wealth accumulated from, plus he has alot of realstate as well....
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 09, 2006, 06:55:04 AM
some time ago in an interview, Arnold said he's still good friend with Franco columbu. In fact, Arnold said that Franco workedout with him to get in shape while he was preparing for the movie "Colatteral Damage"
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 09, 2006, 07:01:20 AM
yeah. This argument basically is coming down to this; Franco is a moron. w/o piggy backing Arnold he'd be a farmer in Sardinia
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Tigerman on August 09, 2006, 07:06:02 AM
yeah. This argument basically is coming down to this; Franco is a moron. w/o piggy backing Arnold he'd be a farmer in Sardinia

It's particularly evident you don't know what you're talking about.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: UK Gold on August 09, 2006, 07:12:50 AM
yeah. This argument basically is coming down to this; Franco is a moron. w/o piggy backing Arnold he'd be a farmer in Sardinia
True. But Arnold didn't help him that much - when he began his film career 'properly' [starting with Conan], Franco wanted to be a movie star too, but Arnold refused him any help whatsoever. At the time Franco was pretty pissed off, but he knew Arnold was just "being Arnold".
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 09, 2006, 07:19:15 AM
True. But Arnold didn't help him that much - when he began his film career 'properly' [starting with Conan], Franco wanted to be a movie star too, but Arnold refused him any help whatsoever. At the time Franco was pretty pissed off, but he knew Arnold was just "being Arnold".

hahahaha you like fingers in your ass hahahahaha
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: UK Gold on August 09, 2006, 07:42:39 AM
So what? You like cocks in your ass :-*
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 09, 2006, 08:21:50 AM
So what? You like cocks in your ass :-*

show me the post where I said that
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: alexxx on August 09, 2006, 08:29:24 AM
show me the post where I said that

DISTURBING!

I like a cock or 10 in my ass. Sarcasm makes me happy at night and so does my little bitch grundle but he has no dick so I gotta rump him instead!
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: Farcry on August 09, 2006, 08:40:02 AM
franco was in a couple of arnold movies
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: alexxx on August 09, 2006, 08:42:28 AM
Franco's amazing movie career http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0173372/
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: ARMZ on August 09, 2006, 08:44:09 AM
Please refer to him as DR. Columbu..
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: alexxx on August 09, 2006, 08:45:10 AM
my bad mr. dr. sir. franco malimbou!
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: nder98 on August 09, 2006, 08:58:07 AM
I saw him in the movie Big Top Pee Wee last night. He played the strong man in the circus. Dont ask what I was watching it....... ???
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: davidpaul on August 09, 2006, 08:59:23 AM
I saw him in the movie Big Top Pee Wee last night. He played the strong man in the circus. Dont ask what I was watching it....... ???

The tall black guy played the alien in predator.
Title: Re: Franco Columbu..... Settle the Debate.
Post by: nder98 on August 09, 2006, 09:15:57 AM
hahahaha, oh yeah that guy!!