
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.
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.
Blanks first popped up on movie screens in the mid 1980s in tough guy parts utilizing his athletic background and grim faced looks. Films roles included Tango & Cash (1989), Driving Force (1989) and A.W.O.L.: Absent Without Leave (1990). Things looked up in 1991, when Blanks scored the minor role of drug addicted running back "Billy Cole" in the explosive The Last Boy Scout (1991)....and further work followed often sharing lead billing in low budget - high action fare such as Talons of the Eagle (1992), TC 2000 (1993) and Expect No Mercy (1995).
In the late 1990s, Billy's innovative and exciting "Tae Bo" workout routine swept around the world like wildfire, and propelled him into the position of one of the world's most recognizable and biggest selling fitness trainers. The remarkable Blanks continues to refine and promote his unique "Tae Bo" fitness system, and he operates the Billy Blanks World Training Center in Sherman Oaks, California.
7th Degree Black Belt Billy Blanks had one of the greatest karate fight records in the sport's long history. Blanks was a 7-time world karate champion, the first Amateur Athletic Union Champ in 1975, the 1984 Massachusetts Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, and the Tri-State Golden Gloves Champion of Champions. He was the captain of the United States Karate Team and won over 30 gold medals in international competition. He was the number 1 or number 2 rated full-contact karate fighter in the United States for almost seven straight years. His epic battles with "Nasty" Anderson are legends among martial arts fans. He posted over 300 career victories. In 1982, Billy Blanks was honored by being inducted into the Karate Hall of Fame.
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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
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Release Date:13/08/2024

The Last Kumite
Character:Master Loren
Release Date:09/05/2024

The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter
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Release Date:01/05/2024

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
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Release Date:14/08/2019

The Clapper
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Release Date:26/01/2018

Almost Amazing
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Release Date:12/11/2017

The Ultimate Goal
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Release Date:10/10/2017

Dark Moon Rising
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Release Date:04/08/2015

The Real Miyagi
Character:Self
Release Date:20/02/2015

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection
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Release Date:26/08/2014

Billy Blanks TaeBo Express
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Release Date:06/03/2012

Jack and Jill
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Release Date:11/11/2011

Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo
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Release Date:07/09/2010

Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator
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Release Date:04/12/2007

Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
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Release Date:02/10/2007

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started
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Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power
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Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs
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Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio
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Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body
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Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp
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Release Date:06/09/2005

Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp
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Release Date:06/09/2005

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks
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Release Date:03/05/2005

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster
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Release Date:15/03/2005

Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!
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Release Date:01/01/2004

Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power
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Release Date:01/01/2004

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio
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Release Date:07/10/2003

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex
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Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within
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Release Date:07/10/2003

Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo
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Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo
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The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body
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Release Date:24/12/2002

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout
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Release Date:25/09/2001

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout
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Release Date:25/09/2001

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout
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Release Date:25/09/2001

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout
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Release Date:25/09/2001

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold
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Release Date:25/04/2000

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout
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Release Date:12/10/1999

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout
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Release Date:12/10/1999

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout
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Release Date:12/10/1999

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional
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Release Date:12/10/1999

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Character:Self
Release Date:18/08/1998

Assault on Devil's Island
Character:Craegan
Release Date:28/10/1997

Kiss the Girls
Character:Instructor
Release Date:29/09/1997

Balance of Power
Character:Niko
Release Date:25/06/1996

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Character:Self
Release Date:28/08/1995

Expect No Mercy
Character:Justin Vanier
Release Date:28/02/1995

Tough and Deadly
Character:John Portland
Release Date:14/02/1995

Back in Action
Character:Billy
Release Date:13/07/1994

Showdown
Character:Billy Grant
Release Date:16/09/1993

TC 2000
Character:Jason Storm
Release Date:18/08/1993

Invincible
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Release Date:05/12/1992

Talons of the Eagle
Character:Tyler Wilson
Release Date:06/11/1992

The Master
Character:Hawks Gang Member
Release Date:28/05/1992

The Last Boy Scout
Character:Billy Cole
Release Date:13/12/1991

Timebomb
Character:Mr. Brown
Release Date:25/05/1991

The King of the Kickboxers
Character:Khan
Release Date:01/11/1990

Lionheart
Character:African Legionnaire
Release Date:07/06/1990

China O'Brien II
Character:Baskin's Fighter #1 (uncredited)
Release Date:01/06/1990

Driving Force
Character:Pool
Release Date:11/05/1990

Tango & Cash
Character:Prison Thug (uncredited)
Release Date:22/12/1989

Bloodfist
Character:Black Rose
Release Date:22/09/1989

Low Blow
Character:Guard
Release Date:01/04/1986

The Tony Danza Show
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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The Fairly OddParents
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The Parkers
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V.I.P.
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Martial Law
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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
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The Parent 'Hood
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ER
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Melrose Place
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