Irvin Koszewski

Irvin Koszewski
professional bodybuilder
Koszewski pictured in Tomorrow's Man, 1954
Personal info
Nickname"Mr. Abs"
Born(1922-08-20)August 20, 1922
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 2009(2009-03-29) (aged 84)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Best statistics
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
Professional (Pro) career
Pro-debut
  • Mr. New Jersey
  • 1948

Irvin "Zabo" Koszewski (August 20, 1924 – March 29, 2009) was an American professional bodybuilder and a 2007 inductee to the International Federation of BodyBuilders Hall of Fame.[1]

Biography

Koszewski was particularly known for his abdominal muscles. John Balik of Iron Man magazine recalled that "he had a 10-pack of abs when everyone else had a six-pack."[2]

Koszewski appeared in the Cheech and Chong film Nice Dreams (1981) and was the stunt double for Tommy Chong in Things Are Tough All Over (1982). He also appeared in the 2005 documentary film a/k/a Tommy Chong. A photograph of Koszewski is included in the iconic Pop Art collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?

Koszewski died of pneumonia in Doylestown, Pennsylvania at the age of 84.

Titles

  • 1953 Mr. Los Angeles
  • 1953 Mr. California
  • 1954 Mr. California

Filmography (actor)

Year Title Role Notes
1954 Athena Contestant Uncredited
1960 Spartacus Soldier Uncredited
1965 John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! Football Player Uncredited
1968 Planet of the Apes Gorilla Uncredited
1981 Nice Dreams Body Builder #1 (final film role)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Irvin Koszewski Biography". IFBB Professional League. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Thurber, Jon (May 2, 2009). "Irvin 'Zabo' Koszewski dies at 84; bodybuilder renowned for his abs". Los Angeles Times.


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