Richard Simmons
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
2026
as Self (archival footage)
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Sweatin' to the Oldies 5
2010
as Self
Fish Hooks
2010
as Coach Salmons (voice)
Boogie Down the Pounds
2009
as Self
Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win
2006
as Himself
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Anderson Cooper 360°
2003
Arrested Development
2003
as Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons: Tone Up on Broadway
2000
as Self
Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999
as Physedipus (voice) (archive sound)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998
as Boone (voice)
Groovin' in the House, An Aerobic Concert
1998
as Host
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
1998
as Richard Simmons
Hercules
1998
as Physedipus (voice)
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1998
as Self
Johnny Bravo
1997
as (voice)
Figure It Out
1997
as Self
Richard Simmons: Dance Your Pants Off!
1996
as Host
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
Rocko's Modern Life
1993
as Aerobics Instructor
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
as Self - (Archive Footage)
Sweatin' to the Oldies 4
1992
as Himself
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Richard Simmons
Sweatin' to the Oldies 2
1991
as Himself
Sweatin' to the Oldies 3
1991
as Himself
Dinosaurs
1991
as Richard Simmons Dinosaur (voice)
Sweatin' to the Oldies
1988
as Himself
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
From Here to Maternity
1986
as Birthing Coach
Amazing Stories
1985
as Richard Simmons
Fame
1982
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
CHiPs
1977
as Himself
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The Clowns
1970
as Clown (uncredited)
Satyricon
1969
as Orgy Musician
King Creole
1958
as Little Tot (uncredited)
Today
1952
as Self