Biography

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.

The episode of the popular improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in which Simmons guest starred, is widely considered one of the most hilarious episodes of the entire series. The series regulars (Greg Proops, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie) found it nearly impossible to maintain their composure during the improv games in which Simmons participated.

He ran his own workout studio called Slimmons. He opened it in 1974 in Beverly Hills, California, after finding that established gyms and exercise studios tended to favor already-fit people while discouraging beginners and the overweight. He endeavored to create an encouraging environment for that previously neglected clientele. He closed Slimmons in October 2016..

His top weight was 268 pounds before he learned to control it.

During his four-year stint on Hôpital central (1963), Simmons began personally answering fan mail. To this day, he still personally answers emails and letters, and makes hundreds of phone calls a week to people who are seeking his help, or who simply need to a motivational phone call.

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.

My parents always told me to be myself. I was always funny and silly as a kid. And I would always make them laugh. And they always told me to dream big and follow those dreams.

I don't talk about my personal life, and I don't talk about death.

I get tired of negativity in our country. I get tired of people who only want to know dirt. I get tired of people who don't believe in themselves.

No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.