Acting · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Born July 12, 1948
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.
MovieThe Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
2026
as Self (archival footage)
MovieTMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
TVHistory 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSweatin' to the Oldies 5
2010
as Self
TVFish Hooks
2010
as Coach Salmons (voice)
MovieGavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieBoogie Down the Pounds
2009
as Self
TVThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
MovieRichard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win
2006
as Himself
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
TVArrested Development
2003
as Richard Simmons
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVAnderson Cooper 360°
2003
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
MovieRichard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway
2000
as Self
MovieHercules: Zero to Hero
1999
as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
MovieRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998
as Boone (voice)
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
TVHercules
1998
as Physedipus (voice)
TVWhose Line Is It Anyway?
1998
as Self
MovieGroovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert
1998
as Host
TVJohnny Bravo
1997
as (voice)
TVFigure It Out
1997
as Self
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
MovieRichard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!
1996
as Host
TVRocko's Modern Life
1993
as Aerobics Instructor
TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self
TVThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Richard Simmons
MovieHoney, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
as Self - (Archive Footage)
MovieSweatin' to the Oldies 4
1992
as Himself
MovieSweatin' to the Oldies 2
1991
as Himself
TVDinosaurs
1991
as Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
MovieSweatin' to the Oldies 3
1991
as Himself
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
MovieSweatin' to the Oldies
1988
as Himself
MovieFrom Here to Maternity
1986
as Birthing Coach
TVAmazing Stories
1985
as Richard Simmons
TVFame
1982
TVEntertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
TVCHiPs
1977
as Himself
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
MovieThe Clowns
1970
as Clown (uncredited)
MovieSatyricon
1969
as Orgy Musician
MovieKing Creole
1958
as Little Tot (uncredited)
TVToday
1952
as Self
Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic Workout
as Himself
