Richard 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

Saturday Night Live

Late Show with David Letterman

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Arrested Development

Hollywood Squares

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Dinosaurs

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

All Movies (21)

• The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special2026 · as Self (archival footage)
• TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Sweatin' to the Oldies 52010 · as Self
• Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole2010 · as Self (archive footage)
• Boogie Down the Pounds2009 · as Self
• Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win2006 · as Himself
• Richard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway2000 · as Self
• Hercules: Zero to Hero1999 · as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie1998 · as Boone (voice)
• Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert1998 · as Host
• Richard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!1996 · as Host
• Honey, I Blew Up the Kid1992 · as Self - (Archive Footage)
• Sweatin' to the Oldies 41992 · as Himself
• Sweatin' to the Oldies 21991 · as Himself
• Sweatin' to the Oldies 31991 · as Himself
• Sweatin' to the Oldies1988 · as Himself
• From Here to Maternity1986 · as Birthing Coach
• The Clowns1970 · as Clown (uncredited)
• Satyricon1969 · as Orgy Musician
• King Creole1958 · as Little Tot (uncredited)
• Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic Workout— · as Himself

All TV Shows (26)

• History 1012020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Fish Hooks2010 · as Coach Salmons (voice)
• The Megan Mullally Show2006 · as Self - Guest
• The Tony Danza Show2004 · as Self
• Arrested Development2003 · as Richard Simmons
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Anderson Cooper 360°2003
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Guest
• Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
• Hercules1998 · as Physedipus (voice)
• Whose Line Is It Anyway?1998 · as Self
• Johnny Bravo1997 · as (voice)
• Figure It Out1997 · as Self
• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996 · as Self
• Rocko's Modern Life1993 · as Aerobics Instructor
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as Richard Simmons
• Dinosaurs1991 · as Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self
• Amazing Stories1985 · as Richard Simmons
• Fame1982
• Entertainment Tonight1981 · as Self
• CHiPs1977 · as Himself
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self (uncredited)
• Today1952 · as Self