Richard Simmons, Born in 1948 – Sweatin’ to the Oldies

Milton Teagle “Richard” Simmons is a famous American public figure and fitness personality. Simmons is well known for his flamboyant, eccentric, and energetic persona. He built a career around promoting weight-loss routines and most popularly through his line of aerobics videos, Sweatin’ to the Oldies.

Richard’s career took off when he opened his gym in Beverly Hills. Thus, becoming enormously popular through exposure on television and due to his famous consumer products. He was a frequent guest on some late-night shows like the Late Show with David Letterman. Later, he expanded his career into political activism as well. He has even been a part of several philanthropic endeavors.