Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne
Biography
LaLanne was addicted to sugar as a child, causing him to commit acts of violence, including setting his parents' house on fire and attacking his brother with an axe. He was so weak his family physician recommended he be removed from school to rest and regain his strength. Around this time, he and his mother attended a lecture by Paul C. Bragg, a nutritionist who told LaLanne he was a human garbage can. LaLanne turned his life around with a strict diet and exercise. By the age of 18, he was running a home bakery selling healthy breads and a home gym where he trained policemen and firemen in exercise and weightlifting. LaLanne's reputation as a physical fitness guru eventually led to his 34-year stint as the host of TV's "The Jack LaLanne Show (1951)". There he taught exercise aimed principally at homemakers, using items found around the home. Even as he exceeded 95 years of age, LaLanne continued to boast a fine physique, and encourage fans with health and fitness tips through videos and writing. LaLanne died of pneumonia at his home in Morro Bay, California, in January 2011, with his wife Elaine, family and friends surrounding him. Mr. LaLanne had been ill prior to his death.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
23
Gender
Male
Birthday
1914-09-26 (110 years old)
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Acting

2020

History 101 as Self (archive footage)

2011

How to Live Forever as Self

2004

The Tony Danza Show as Self

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Not available

2002

Life with Bonnie as Jack LaLanne

1998

Beefcake as Self

1996

E! True Hollywood Story as Not available

1990

Repossessed as Himself

1989

The Simpsons as Jack LaLanne (voice)

1980

More Wild Wild West as Physical Fitness Trainer

1968

Here's Lucy as Jack LaLanne

1966

Batman as Himself - Exercise Leader (uncredited)

1964

The Addams Family as Jack La Lanne

1961

Mister Ed as Not available

1961

The Ladies Man as Himself

1958

Peter Gunn as Not available

1952

Today as Not available