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Richard Simmons(1948-2024)

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  • Producer
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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 Ce que veulent les femmes (2000), Hôpital central (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 Ce que veulent les femmes (2000)
Ce que veulent les femmes
6.5
Movie
  • Richard Simmons(uncredited)
  • 2000
Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in Hôpital central (1963)
Hôpital central
6.6
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons
Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in Chips (1977)
Chips
6.5
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
The Larry Sanders Show
8.5
TV Series
  • Richard Simmons

Credits

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Actor

  • Ça bulle! (2010)
    Ça bulle!
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Coach Salmons (voice)
    • 2010–2013
  • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in Hôpital central (1963)
    Hôpital central
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1979–2013
  • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested development - Les nouveaux pauvres (2003)
    Arrested development - Les nouveaux pauvres
    8.7
    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 Ce que veulent les femmes (2000)
    Ce que veulent les femmes
    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, le petit renne au nez rouge: Le film (1998)
    Rudolph, le petit renne au nez rouge: Le film
    5.9
    • Boone (voice)
    • 1998
  • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in La force du destin (1970)
    La force du destin
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1995
  • Carlos Alazraqui in Rocko and Co. (1993)
    Rocko and Co.
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Aerobics Instructor (voice)
    • 1993
  • Marilu Henner, Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Charles Durning, Hal Holbrook, Michael Jeter, and Elizabeth Ashley in Ombre du soir (1990)
    Ombre du soir
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1992
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
    The Larry Sanders Show
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Richard Simmons
    • 1992
  • Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, and Jessica Walter in Dinosaures (1991)
    Dinosaures
    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
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Birthing Coach
    • 1986
  • Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)
    Cinemax Comedy Experiment
    4.7
    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
    7.5
    Video
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Sweatin' to the Oldies (1988)
    Sweatin' to the Oldies
    6.9
    Video
    • producer
    • 1988
  • Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1983

Additional Crew

  • Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in Ce que veulent les femmes (2000)
    Ce que veulent les femmes
    6.5
    • footage for "Move, Groove and Lose" courtesy of
    • 2000
  • 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
    7.5
    Video
    • choreographer
    • 1990
  • Everyday with Richard Simmons: Family Fitness
    Video
    • choreography
    • 1983

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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 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

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    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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