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David and Peter Paul (born 1957 in Hartford, CT) are identical twin strongmen also known as the Barbarian Brothers.

David and Peter first attained fame in the early 1980's with appearances in films such as D.C. Cab and TV shows such as Knight Rider. They also made talk show appearances where they showcased unorthodox feats of strength, such as David's 500-pound reverse-grip bench press, and were known to motivate one another before their heaviest lifts by slapping and spitting on each other. Soon they starred in their own films, such as The Barbarians, directed by Ruggero Deodato, Double Trouble, Think Big (with the likes of Martin Mull, Richard Moll, Richard Kiel, Michael Winslow, and Tiny Lister), and Twin Sitters. They also made a cameo appearance in Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers as the Hun Brothers, twin wrestlers who narrowly survived one of Micky and Mallory's attacks (and even received an apology) when they were recognized. Their scene was cut from the theatrical release but can be found on the DVD of the film.

Selected Filmography

Movies:

D.C. Cab

The Barbarians

Think Big

Double Trouble (1992 film)

Twin Sitters

Natural Born Killers (deleted scene)

TV:

Knight Rider

Links:

David Paul at IMDB

Peter Paul at IMDB