Portrait of Billy Blanks

Billy Blanks

Bio: Muscular African American sports star, actor, media identity and inventor of the phenomenally popular "Tae Bo" fitness system, derived from his extensive martial arts training. Blanks was born in Eerie, Pennsylvania in 1955 amongst humble backgrounds and grew up as one of 15 children, battling dyslexia and tendon problems
Born: Thu, Sep 01 1955
Birthplace: Erie - Pennsylvania - USA
Billy Blanks is 69 years old
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Poster of American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Billy Blanks was
68 in American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 13 2024
Poster of The Last Kumite
The Last Kumite
Billy Blanks was
68 in The Last Kumite
as 'Master Loren'.
Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter
The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter
Billy Blanks was
68 in The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter
as 'Samson'.
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Billy Blanks was
63 in Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 14 2019
Poster of The Clapper
The Clapper
Billy Blanks was
62 in The Clapper
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Almost Amazing
Almost Amazing
Billy Blanks was
62 in Almost Amazing
as 'Mr. Wilson'.
Sun, Nov 12 2017
Poster of The Ultimate Goal
The Ultimate Goal
Billy Blanks was
62 in The Ultimate Goal
Tue, Oct 10 2017
Poster of Dark Moon Rising
Dark Moon Rising
Billy Blanks was
59 in Dark Moon Rising
as 'Sheriff Tom'.
Tue, Aug 04 2015
Poster of The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
Billy Blanks was
59 in The Real Miyagi
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection
Billy Blanks was
58 in Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 26 2014
Poster of Billy Blanks TaeBo Express
Billy Blanks TaeBo Express
Billy Blanks was
56 in Billy Blanks TaeBo Express
as 'Instructor'.
Tue, Mar 06 2012
Poster of Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill
Billy Blanks was
56 in Jack and Jill
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo
Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo
Billy Blanks was
55 in Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 07 2010
Poster of Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator
Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator
Billy Blanks was
52 in Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Tue, Dec 04 2007
Poster of Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
Billy Blanks was
52 in Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Poster of Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio
Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body
Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp
Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp
Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp
Billy Blanks was
50 in Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks
Billy Blanks was
49 in Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster
Billy Blanks was
49 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 15 2005
Poster of Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power
Billy Blanks was
48 in Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power
as 'Billy Blanks'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!
Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!
Billy Blanks was
48 in Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio
Billy Blanks was
48 in Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex
Billy Blanks was
48 in Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within
Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within
Billy Blanks was
48 in Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo
Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo
Billy Blanks was
47 in Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo
Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo
Billy Blanks was
47 in Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body
The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body
Billy Blanks was
47 in The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 24 2002
Poster of TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout
Billy Blanks was
46 in TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout
Billy Blanks was
46 in TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout
Billy Blanks was
46 in TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks was
46 in TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold
Billy Blanks was
44 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 25 2000
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks was
44 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout
Billy Blanks was
44 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout
Billy Blanks was
44 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional
Billy Blanks was
44 in Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Billy Blanks was
42 in Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Assault on Devil's Island
Assault on Devil's Island
Billy Blanks was
42 in Assault on Devil's Island
as 'Craegan'.
Tue, Oct 28 1997
Poster of Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls
Billy Blanks was
42 in Kiss the Girls
as 'Instructor'.
Mon, Sep 29 1997
Poster of Balance of Power
Balance of Power
Billy Blanks was
40 in Balance of Power
as 'Niko'.
Tue, Jun 25 1996
Poster of Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Billy Blanks was
39 in Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Expect No Mercy
Expect No Mercy
Billy Blanks was
39 in Expect No Mercy
as 'Justin Vanier'.
Tue, Feb 28 1995
Poster of Tough and Deadly
Tough and Deadly
Billy Blanks was
39 in Tough and Deadly
as 'John Portland'.
Tue, Feb 14 1995
Poster of Back in Action
Back in Action
Billy Blanks was
38 in Back in Action
as 'Billy'.
Wed, Jul 13 1994
Poster of Showdown
Showdown
Billy Blanks was
38 in Showdown
as 'Billy Grant'.
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of TC 2000
TC 2000
Billy Blanks was
37 in TC 2000
as 'Jason Storm'.
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Invincible
Invincible
Billy Blanks was
37 in Invincible
as 'Billy'.
Sat, Dec 05 1992
Poster of Talons of the Eagle
Talons of the Eagle
Billy Blanks was
37 in Talons of the Eagle
as 'Tyler Wilson'.
Fri, Nov 06 1992
Poster of The Master
The Master
Billy Blanks was
36 in The Master
as 'Hawks Gang Member'.
Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
Billy Blanks was
36 in The Last Boy Scout
as 'Billy Cole'.
Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Timebomb
Timebomb
Billy Blanks was
35 in Timebomb
as 'Mr. Brown'.
Sat, May 25 1991
Poster of The King of the Kickboxers
The King of the Kickboxers
Billy Blanks was
35 in The King of the Kickboxers
as 'Khan'.
Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Lionheart
Lionheart
Billy Blanks was
34 in Lionheart
as 'African Legionnaire'.
Thu, Jun 07 1990
Poster of China O'Brien II
China O'Brien II
Billy Blanks was
34 in China O'Brien II
as 'Baskin's Fighter #1 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Driving Force
Driving Force
Billy Blanks was
34 in Driving Force
as 'Pool'.
Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash
Billy Blanks was
34 in Tango & Cash
as 'Prison Thug (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of Bloodfist
Bloodfist
Billy Blanks was
34 in Bloodfist
as 'Black Rose'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Low Blow
Low Blow
Billy Blanks was
30 in Low Blow
as 'Guard'.
Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of Devotion
Devotion
Billy Blanks will be
69+ in Devotion
as 'Billy Blanks'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Billy Blanks was
49+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Billy Blanks was
48+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Billy Blanks was
43+ in The Parkers
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Billy Blanks was
43+ in V.I.P.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Billy Blanks was
41+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as 'Billy Blanks'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Billy Blanks was
39+ in The Parent 'Hood
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Billy Blanks was
39+ in ER
as 'Tae-Bo Instructor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Billy Blanks was
36+ in Melrose Place
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992