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Richard Simmons(1948-2024)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Choreography
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Richard Simmons
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Richard Simmons was born on 12 July 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for What Women Want (2000), General Hospital (1963) and CHiPs (1977). He died on 13 July 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 12, 1948
DiedJuly 13, 2024(76)
BornJuly 12, 1948
DiedJuly 13, 2024(76)
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Remembering Richard Simmons: 1948 - 2024

Remembering Richard Simmons: 1948 - 2024

We celebrate the life and career of Richard Simmons.
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Known for

Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
What Women Want
6.5
  • Richard Simmons(uncredited)
  • 2000
Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
General Hospital
6.7
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons
Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
CHiPs
6.5
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons
Garry Shandling in The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
The Larry Sanders Show
8.5
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons

Credits

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Actor

  • Fish Hooks (2010)
    Fish Hooks
    5.1
    TV Series
    • Coach Salmons
    • 2010–2014
  • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
    General Hospital
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1979–2013
  • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi, Michael Cera, David Cross, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, and Jessica Walter in Arrested Development (2003)
    Arrested Development
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 2003–2004
  • Johnny Bravo (1997)
    Johnny Bravo
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • Little Ricky Simmons (voice)
    • 2004
  • Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
    What Women Want
    6.5
    • Richard Simmons (uncredited)
    • 2000
  • Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)
    Hercules: Zero to Hero
    6.2
    Video
    • Physedipus (voice)
    • 1999
  • James Woods, Sandra Bernhard, Tate Donovan, Robert Costanzo, and French Stewart in Hercules (1998)
    Hercules
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Physedipus (voice)
    • 1998
  • Whoopi Goldberg, John Goodman, Eric Idle, Kathleen Barr, Michael Lloyd, Debbie Lytton, Vanessa Morley, Bob Newhart, Eric Pospisil, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff, Myriam Sirois, and Carmen Twillie in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
    5.9
    • Boone (voice)
    • 1998
  • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
    All My Children
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1995
  • Carlos Alazraqui in Rocko's Modern Life (1993)
    Rocko's Modern Life
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Aerobics Instructor (voice)
    • 1993
  • Evening Shade (1990)
    Evening Shade
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1992
  • Garry Shandling in The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
    The Larry Sanders Show
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1992
  • Pons Maar, Bill Barretta, Mitchel Evans, Dave Goelz, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, Jessica Walter, Mak Wilson, Tom Fisher, and Tony Sabin Prince in Dinosaurs (1991)
    Dinosaurs
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
    • 1992
  • Carrie Fisher, Lauren Hutton, and Arleen Sorkin in From Here to Maternity (1986)
    From Here to Maternity
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Birthing Coach
    • 1986
  • Jasper Carrott in Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)
    Cinemax Comedy Experiment
    3.8
    TV Series
    • 1986

Producer

  • Richard Simmons in Project H.O.P.E: Health, Optimism, Passion, Energy (2013)
    Project H.O.P.E: Health, Optimism, Passion, Energy
    Video
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Disco Sweat
    7.5
    Video
    • producer
    • 1995
  • Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout (1992)
    Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout
    7.2
    Video
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Stretchin' to the Classics
    6.3
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1991
  • Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout (1992)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies 3
    7.5
    Video
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • 1991
  • Sweatin' to the Oldies (1988)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies 2
    7.2
    Video
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Sweatin' to the Oldies (1988)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies
    6.9
    Video
    • producer
    • 1988
  • The Stomach Formula
    Video
    • producer
    • 1984
  • Richard Simmons in Everyday with Richard Simmons (1983)
    Everyday with Richard Simmons
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1983
  • Richard Simmons in Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness (1983)
    Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1983

Choreography

  • Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout (1992)
    Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout
    7.2
    Video
    • choreographer
    • 1992
  • Sweat & Shout: An Aerobic Workout (1992)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies 3
    7.5
    Video
    • choreographer
    • 1991
  • Sweatin' to the Oldies (1988)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies 2
    7.2
    Video
    • choreographer
    • 1990
  • Richard Simmons in Everyday with Richard Simmons (1983)
    Everyday with Richard Simmons
    Video
    • choreographer
    • 1983
  • Richard Simmons in Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness (1983)
    Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness
    Video
    • choreography
    • 1983

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In Memoriam 2024

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
  • Born
    • July 12, 1948
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Died
    • July 13, 2024
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(complications from fall)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Other works
    Appeared at Universal Studios, Hollywood with the new California Raisin Character to lead the free "Raisin' Shine" workout session (February 19, 2000).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 13 Articles
    • 8 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Much of his hair fell out due to losing weight in an unhealthy manner. He then had to have hair transplants, moving some of his own hair from the back of his head to the front. He urges others to lose weight in a healthy manner so they won't have the same problems he did.
  • Quotes
    Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others.
  • Trademarks
      His afro and glittery leotards
  • Nickname
    • Dicky

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