Who is John Rambo in First Blood?

Elite Vietnam veteran and Special Forces soldier renowned for survival and guerrilla tactics.

Who plays John Rambo in First Blood?

John Rambo is played by Sylvester Stallone.

John Rambo's abilities include guerrilla warfare, survival skills, expert marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, trap making.

John Rambo has 3 mapped relationships in First Blood. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Full Name: John James Rambo. Occupation: mercenary, archer, vigilante. First Appearance: First Blood. Nationality: American.

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Guerrilla warfare, Survival skills, Expert marksmanship, Hand-to-hand combat, Trap making

John Rambo — Conflict Accidental Killer — Helicopter pilot (Charles A. Tamburro)
Pilot killed indirectly by Rambo during Galt's unauthorized attack.

Galt attempts to shoot Rambo from a low-flying helicopter, but falls to his death when Rambo throws a rock that causes the pilot to lose control.
John Rambo — Professional Mentor — Col. Samuel Trautman (Richard Crenna)
Former CO who understands Rambo's trauma and attempts to de-escalate the situation.

Trautman is identified as Rambo's mentor and former commanding officer. He advises Rambo to relent and later comforts him before escorting him into cu...
John Rambo — Conflict Arch Enemy — Hope Sheriff Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy)
The primary antagonist who initiates the conflict through prejudice and refusal to stand down.

Teasle judges Rambo harshly, arrests him, and refuses to cancel the search despite knowing Rambo's background. Rambo eventually shoots Teasle in the l...