Person

Richard Simmons

Acting · 1948–2024 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

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  Late Show with David Letterman

  Self

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  Saturday Night Live

  Self (uncredited)

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  Arrested Development

  Richard Simmons

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  Hollywood Squares

  Self - Panelist

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  Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  Self - Guest

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  Johnny Bravo

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  Dinosaurs

  Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)

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  LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  Self

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  Hercules

  Physedipus (voice)

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  The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  Self

• 2026The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer SpecialSelf (archival footage)
• 2022TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard SimmonsSelf (archive footage)
• 2020History 101Self (archive footage)
• 2010Sweatin' to the Oldies 5Self
• 2010Fish HooksCoach Salmons (voice)
• 2010Gavin McInnes is a Fucking AssholeSelf (archive footage)
• 2009Boogie Down the PoundsSelf
• 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest
• 2006Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and WinHimself
• 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf
• 2003Arrested DevelopmentRichard Simmons
• 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
• 2003Anderson Cooper 360°
• 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
• 2000Richard Simmons: Tone Up on BroadwaySelf
• 1999Hercules: Zero to HeroPhysedipus (voice) (archive sound)
• 1998Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieBoone (voice)
• 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
• 1998HerculesPhysedipus (voice)
• 1998Whose Line Is It Anyway?Self
• 1998Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic ConcertHost
• 1997Johnny Bravo(voice)
• 1997Figure It OutSelf
• 1996E! True Hollywood Story
• 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf
• 1996Richard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!Host
• 1993Rocko's Modern LifeAerobics Instructor
• 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf
• 1992The Larry Sanders ShowRichard Simmons
• 1992Honey, I Blew Up the KidSelf - (Archive Footage)
• 1992Sweatin' to the Oldies 4Himself
• 1991Sweatin' to the Oldies 2Himself
• 1991DinosaursRichard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
• 1991Sweatin' to the Oldies 3Himself
• 1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf
• 1988Sweatin' to the OldiesHimself
• 1986From Here to MaternityBirthing Coach
• 1985Amazing StoriesRichard Simmons
• 1982Fame
• 1981Entertainment TonightSelf
• 1977CHiPsHimself
• 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
• 1970The ClownsClown (uncredited)
• 1969SatyriconOrgy Musician
• 1958King CreoleLittle Tot (uncredited)
• 1952TodaySelf
• —Richard Simmons: Sweat & Shout - An Aerobic WorkoutHimself