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Billy Blanks

Billy Blanks

Acting·1955·70 films

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. However that didn't stop him from starting his martial arts training at age 14 and eventually achieving black belts in tae kwon do & several other arts, and winning numerous US martial arts tournaments.…

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As Actor

Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill (2011)Billy Blanks
The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout (1991)Billy Cole
Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash (1989)Prison Thug (uncredited)
Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls (1997)Instructor
Lionheart
Lionheart (1990)African Legionnaire
The Clapper
The Clapper (2018)Billy Blanks
The Master
The Master (1992)Hawks Gang Member
The King of the Kickboxers
The King of the Kickboxers (1990)Khan
The Last Kumite
The Last Kumite (2024)Master Loren
Timebomb
Timebomb (1991)Mr. Brown
TC 2000
TC 2000 (1993)Jason Storm
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019)Self
Bloodfist
Bloodfist (1989)Black Rose
Dark Moon Rising
Dark Moon Rising (2015)Sheriff Tom
China O'Brien II
China O'Brien II (1990)Baskin's Fighter #1 (uncredited)
Showdown
Showdown (1993)Billy Grant
Expect No Mercy
Expect No Mercy (1995)Justin Vanier
Back in Action
Back in Action (1994)Billy
Assault on Devil's Island
Assault on Devil's Island (1997)Craegan
Talons of the Eagle
Talons of the Eagle (1992)Tyler Wilson
Tough and Deadly
Tough and Deadly (1995)John Portland
The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi (2015)Self
Low Blow
Low Blow (1986)Guard
Balance of Power
Balance of Power (1996)Niko
Driving Force
Driving Force (1990)Pool
Almost Amazing
Almost Amazing (2017)Mr. Wilson
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998)Self
Invincible
Invincible (1992)Billy
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex (2003)
The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter
The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter (2024)Samson
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout (1999)Himself
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures (2024)Self (archive footage)
Devotion
DevotionBilly Blanks
Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp
Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp (2005)Himself
Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio
Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio (2006)
Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo
Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo (2010)Himself
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout (2001)Himself
Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body
Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body (2006)
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio (2003)
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs (2006)
Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo
Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo (2003)
Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!
Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live! (2004)
The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body
The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body (2002)Himself
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout (1999)Himself
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Express
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Express (2012)Instructor
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection (2014)Self
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional (1999)Himself
Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator
Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator (2007)Billy Blanks
Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo (2007)Billy Blanks
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold (2000)Himself
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout (2001)Himself
Billy Blanks: Bootcamp Cardio Inferno
Billy Blanks: Bootcamp Cardio InfernoHimself
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout (2001)
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster (2005)Himself
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout (1999)Himself
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks
Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks (2005)Himself
Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp
Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp (2005)Billy Blanks
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power ENERGY
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power ENERGYHimself
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power (2006)
Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo
Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo (2003)
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started
Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started (2006)
Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Insane Abs
Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Insane Abs (2010)Self
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power POWER
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power POWER (2004)Himself
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power (2004)Billy Blanks
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout
TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout (2001)Himself
Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within
Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within (2003)Himself
Tae Bo Extreme: Push Your Limits
Tae Bo Extreme: Push Your LimitsHimself
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power STRENGTH
Billy Blanks Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power STRENGTH (2004)Himself
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo - Amped Full Throttle
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo - Amped Full ThrottleHimself
Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp
Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio BootcampHimself

As Director

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout (1999)

As Writer

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout (1999)