Richard Simmons

Known for: Acting

Born: 1948-07-12 – 2024-07-13 (aged 76)

From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

Filmography (47)

MOVIE
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
2026
as Self (archival footage)
MOVIE★ 4.0
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 7.1
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
Sweatin' to the Oldies 5
2010
as Self
TV★ 6.4
Fish Hooks
2010
as Coach Salmons (voice)
MOVIE
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
Boogie Down the Pounds
2009
as Self
TV★ 4.7
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
MOVIE
Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win
2006
as Himself
TV★ 6.4
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
TV★ 7.9
Arrested Development
2003
as Richard Simmons
TV★ 5.5
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TV★ 5.4
Anderson Cooper 360°
2003
TV★ 5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
MOVIE
Richard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway
2000
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.5
Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999
as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE★ 6.1
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998
as Boone (voice)
TV★ 7.6
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
TV★ 6.9
Hercules
1998
as Physedipus (voice)
TV★ 7.8
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1998
as Self
MOVIE
Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert
1998
as Host
TV★ 7.3
Johnny Bravo
1997
as (voice)
TV★ 7.0
Figure It Out
1997
as Self
TV★ 8.2
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
TV★ 4.1
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
MOVIE
Richard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!
1996
as Host
TV★ 7.5
Rocko's Modern Life
1993
as Aerobics Instructor
TV★ 6.4
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self
TV★ 7.7
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Richard Simmons
MOVIE★ 5.3
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
as Self - (Archive Footage)
MOVIE
Sweatin' to the Oldies 4
1992
as Himself
MOVIE★ 8.0
Sweatin' to the Oldies 2
1991
as Himself
TV★ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991
as Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
MOVIE★ 7.0
Sweatin' to the Oldies 3
1991
as Himself
TV★ 5.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Sweatin' to the Oldies
1988
as Himself
MOVIE
From Here to Maternity
1986
as Birthing Coach
TV★ 7.5
Amazing Stories
1985
as Richard Simmons
TV★ 6.8
Fame
1982
TV★ 4.3
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
TV★ 6.9
CHiPs
1977
as Himself
TV★ 6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 6.9
The Clowns
1970
as Clown (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 6.7
Satyricon
1969
as Orgy Musician
MOVIE★ 6.4
King Creole
1958
as Little Tot (uncredited)
TV★ 5.7
Today
1952
as Self
MOVIE
Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic Workout
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as Himself