Richard Simmons
Milton Teagle Simmons (born July 12, 1948), better known as Richard Simmons, is a fitness guru and actor. He promotes programs aimed towards weight loss.[1] He is known for his eccentric, outgoing, and flamboyant personality.
Richard Simmons | |
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 Simmons on September 23, 2011 | |
| Born | Milton Teagle Simmons July 12, 1948 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Milton Teagle Simmons Milton Simmons Richard Teagle Simmons |
| Occupation(s) | Fitness guru, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1978-2014 |
| Website | www |
While growing up, Simmons had asthma. He was obese when he was a teenager. By the time he graduated from high school, he weighed 268 pounds (122 kg).[2][3] He had tried many failed diets for losing weight.[4]
In the 1980s he had his own fitness show, The Richard Simmons Show. It lasted four years. The show was a hit. It taught people how to lose weight. It also taught healthy cooking and exercise.
Simmons was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He later moved to Los Angeles.
Related pages
References
- "Richard Simmons". Biography. Archived from the original on May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- Klemesrud, Judy (February 15, 1981). "BEHIND THE BESTSELLERS". The New York Times. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- Kathy Mackay (November 2, 1981). "The Sultan of Svelte". People. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- "Richard Simmons Biography". The Famous People. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
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