Richard Simmons

About Richard Simmons

Fitness guru with a reputation for helping people lose weight, largely through his Sweatin' to the Oldies videos.

Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons is a retired American fitness trainer, actor and video producer known for his eccentric, flamboyant and energetic personality. He promoted weight loss programs, including through sweatin 'aerobics videos at the Oldies line. Simmons began his weight loss career by opening Slimmons Gym in Beverly Hills, Calif., Which caters to overweight people, and he is widely known for his television appearances and the popularity of his consumer products. He is often a parody and a regular guest on late-night radio and television shows, such as The Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show. He continued to improve his fitness and fitness throughout a career spanning decades, then expanded his activities to include political activities - as in 2008 to support participation. The law mandates non-competitive physical education in public schools as part of No Children Left Behind Action.

Years active	1968–2014, 2020–present
Born	Milton Teagle Simmons, July 12, 1948, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Fitness instructor, actor, video producer
Other names	Milton Teagle Simmons, Milton Simmons, Richard Teagle Simmons

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Trivia

His trademark outfit was bedazzled tank tops and Dolphin shorts. He supported non-competitive physical education in public schools through the No Child Left Behind reform bill.

Richard Simmons before fame

He worked as a salesperson, a waiter, and a publicist. His weight-loss career began when he launched the Slimmons gym in Beverly Hills.

Achievement of Richard Simmons

Bedazzled tank tops and Dolphin shorts were his signature look. Through the No Child Left Behind reform initiative, he advocated for non-competitive physical education in public schools.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$15 million (2016)

Richard Simmons family life

He lived with three Dalmatians and two maids in his Beverly Hills mansion. Despite the fact that the press loved to speculate about his sexual orientation, he never spoke about it.

Associations of Richard Simmons

David Letterman, whom he later described as standoffish, interviewed and ridiculed him frequently.

Richard Simmons Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	170 cm
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