
Richard Simmons
Known for Acting · 47 credits
- Born
- 1948-07-12
- Died
- 2024-07-13
- Place of birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Also known as
- Milton Teagle Simmons
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.
Known For
TV Shows (26)

Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self

Arrested Development
2003
as Richard Simmons

Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self

Johnny Bravo
1997
as (voice)

Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1998
as Self

Today
1952
as Self

Anderson Cooper 360°
2003

Dinosaurs
1991
as Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)

Fish Hooks
2010
as Coach Salmons (voice)

The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Richard Simmons

Amazing Stories
1985
as Richard Simmons

Hercules
1998
as Physedipus (voice)

Fame
1982
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self

Rocko's Modern Life
1993
as Aerobics Instructor

The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest

Figure It Out
1997
as Self

CHiPs
1977
as Himself

Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self

History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self

E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Movies (21)

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
as Self - (Archive Footage)

Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999
as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)

Satyricon
1969
as Orgy Musician

King Creole
1958
as Little Tot (uncredited)

The Clowns
1970
as Clown (uncredited)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998
as Boone (voice)

Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert
1998
as Host

The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
2026
as Self (archival footage)

Richard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!
1996
as Host

From Here to Maternity
1986
as Birthing Coach

Sweatin' to the Oldies 3
1991
as Himself

Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
as Self (archive footage)

Sweatin' to the Oldies
1988
as Himself

Sweatin' to the Oldies 4
1992
as Himself

Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win
2006
as Himself

Sweatin' to the Oldies 2
1991
as Himself

TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic Workout
as Himself

Sweatin' to the Oldies 5
2010
as Self

Boogie Down the Pounds
2009
as Self

Richard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway
2000
as Self
About Richard Simmons
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. With 47 credits spanning from 1952 to 2026, Richard Simmons has appeared in 21 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Richard Simmons Movies
- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) — as Self - (Archive Footage)
- Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) — as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
- Satyricon (1969) — as Orgy Musician
- King Creole (1958) — as Little Tot (uncredited)
- The Clowns (1970) — as Clown (uncredited)
Where to Watch Richard Simmons Films
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