Richard Simmons

Birth Name:

Milton Teagle Simmons

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Best known as an American fitness instructor, actor and producer famous for his flamboyant and eccentric personality
His father was a master of ceremonies and his mother a fan dancer, so he was in contact with the artistic world in his youth
He began his career in the world of health by opening a fitness center called "Slimmons" in California, specially designed for the overweight
He was the promoter of programs encouraging weight-loss with his "Sweatin’ to the Oldies" aerobics videos series

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