Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Known for

Acting

Born

July 12, 1948

Birthplace

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Died

July 13, 2024 (aged 76)

Biography

Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons was a semi-retired American fitness instructor, actor, and video producer, known for his eccentric, flamboyant, and energetic personality. He has promoted weight-loss programs, most prominently through his Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

Best known work

Arrested Development

Arrested Development

2003

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

1992

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

1991

Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo

1997

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1998

Satyricon

Satyricon

1969

Hercules

Hercules

1998

Rocko's Modern Life

Rocko's Modern Life

1993

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1985

Filmography

TBA
Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic Workout
as Himself
2026
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
as Self (archival footage)
2022
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
as Self (archive footage)
2020
History 101TV
as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)
2010
Sweatin' to the Oldies 5
as Self
2010
Fish HooksTV
as Coach Salmons (voice) (110 episodes)
2010
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Boogie Down the Pounds
as Self
2006
The Megan Mullally ShowTV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2006
Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win
as Himself
2004
The Tony Danza ShowTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2003
Arrested DevelopmentTV
as Richard Simmons (2 episodes)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2003
Anderson Cooper 360°TV
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!TV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2000
Richard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway
as Self, Executive Producer
1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
as Boone (voice)
1998
Hollywood SquaresTV
as Self - Panelist (15 episodes)
1998
HerculesTV
as Physedipus (voice) (2 episodes)
1998
Whose Line Is It Anyway?TV
as Self (1 episode)
1998
Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert
as Host, Producer
1998
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
as Richard Simmons
1997
Johnny BravoTV
as (voice) (1 episode)
1997
Figure It OutTV
as Self (1 episode)