Bob Harper Biography

Fast Facts

• Named PETA's Sexiest Male Vegetarian in 2010
• A staunch animal rights activist, he supports, PETA, Farm Sanctuary and the Animal Advocates Alliance
• Attended Austin Peay State University in his home state of Tennessee
• Quote: "I knew a very long time ago that I was gay․ When I came out - when I was 17 years old - it was one of those things where I realized that there was going to be so many obstacles, but being gay doesn't mean being weak․ And being gay doesn't mean that you are less than anybody else․ It's just who you are․"
• Quote: "'The Biggest Loser' gives inspiration․ You can get back on track no matter how far you are off of it․ I think of it as informative reality television․"
• Earned his fitness certifications through the American Fitness Training of Athletics Association and the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
• Gained widespread prominence after joining NBC's "The Biggest Loser" as a trainer, beginning in 2004
• Launched a personal website and his first workout DVD in early 2010
• Served as an extra in Melissa Etheridge's 1999 music video for "Angels Would Fall"