Billy Blanks

Billy Blanks

1955-09-01 Erie - Pennsylvania - USA 66 Credits

Biography

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 U...

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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

2024

as Self (archive footage)

5.0
Acting

The documentary celebrates some of the unsung action stars of the late eighties/nineties in the North American Pictures Catalog. From Cynthia Rothrock...

The Last Kumite

The Last Kumite

2024

as Master Loren

6.9
Acting

When Karate champion Michael Rivers wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall offers him the opportunity to fight in an illeg...

The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter

The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter

2024

as Samson

4.0
Acting

An aging retired fighter has to get back to the ring in order to save a young student

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

2019

as Self

6.8
Acting

The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong ...

The Clapper

The Clapper

2018

as Billy Blanks

4.9
Acting

Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publici...

Almost Amazing

Almost Amazing

2017

as Mr. Wilson

5.8
Acting

When three best friends are forced to fall in love in order to save their jobs, they learn that letting go is a lot harder then it seems.

The Ultimate Goal

2017

Acting

Follow the number 1 ranked youth soccer team in America as they play professional youth soccer teams in the UK before returning for their final tourna...

Dark Moon Rising

Dark Moon Rising

2015

as Sheriff Tom

3.2
Acting

A group of shape-shifting werewolves descend upon a small town in search of a girl who is re-born once every 2000 years. She holds the key to their su...

The Real Miyagi

The Real Miyagi

2015

as Self

6.5
Acting

The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Platinum Collection

2014

as Self

Acting

Billy Blanks is bringing you the ultimate in cardiovascular and strength training with Tae Bo Platinum Collection. This collection mixes the best of t...

Billy Blanks TaeBo Express

Billy Blanks TaeBo Express

2012

as Instructor

Acting

Now there's always time for Tae Bo! These 10-minute workouts use all of the best Tae Bo techniques in an Express format that gives you a serious worko...

Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill

2011

as Billy Blanks

4.4
Acting

Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit ...

Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo

Billy Blanks: This Is Tae Bo

2010

as Himself

Acting

This is the definitive Tae Bo workout. It brings you the best overall body workout combining cardio, sculpting and ab training for maximum fat burning...

Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator

Billy Blanks Tae Bo: Amped Fat Burn Accelerator

2007

as Billy Blanks

Acting

Billy Blanks s Tae Bo system has been helping people lose weight and look great for years and Billy has continuously incorporated new techniques into ...

Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo

Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo

2007

as Billy Blanks

Acting

Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo 10th Anniversary Edition

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission One - Get Started

2006

Acting

This innovative program combines the tried and true Tae Bo and BootCamp techniques adn now goes one step farther. These amazing new workouts are fun, ...

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Two - Maximum Power

2006

Acting

This innovative program combines the tried and true Tae Bo and BootCamp techniques adn now goes one step farther. These amazing new workouts are fun, ...

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs

Billy's BootCamp Elite: Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs

2006

Acting

This innovative program combines the tried and true Tae Bo and BootCamp techniques adn now goes one step farther. These amazing new workouts are fun, ...

Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio

Billy's BootCamp Elite: 8 Minute Supercharge Cardio

2006

Acting

This innovative program combines the tried and true Tae Bo and BootCamp techniques adn now goes one step farther. These amazing new workouts are fun, ...

Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body

Billy's Bootcamp Elite: Mission Spot Training - Lower Body

2006

Acting

Here's the key to long, lean perfectly sculpted legs - Billy Blanks' Mission Spot Training: Lower Body workout from Billy's Bootcamp Elite series! Let...

Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp

Billy's BootCamp: Basic Training Bootcamp

2005

as Billy Blanks

Acting

In BASIC TRAINING BootCamp™, Billy teaches you exactly how to get started on the path to a better you. In this workout, he takes his experience from ...

Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp

Billy's BootCamp: Ultimate BootCamp

2005

as Himself

Acting

Ultimate BootCamp is designed by Billy to be the fastest hour in fitness. This is the workout that ties it all together: cardio, upper-body toning, lo...

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks

2005

as Himself

Acting

In this workout, Billy takes the basics of his world-famous TAE BO(r) moves and adapts them just for kids to create a fast-moving, entertaining routin...

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Total Body Fat Blaster

2005

as Himself

Acting

Banish flab from every part of your body by taking-and keeping-it off once and for all with these rapid-fire moves, high-energy music and Billy 's uni...

Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!

Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Bootcamp Live!

2004

Acting

Billy Blanks brings you another ultra-effective cardio workout, but this time it's Live! Using the beautiful backdrop of Venice beach, California, Bil...

Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Strength Power

2004

as Billy Blanks

Acting

Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout video, contains strength and power workouts.

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio

2003

Acting

As a seven-time Martial Arts Champion, Billy knows how to create a routine that is honest and effective with no fad diets, fancy gimmicks, or complica...

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex

2003

4.8
Acting

Considered the pilates of Tae Bo, Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex focuses on core stability and toning exercises. As with most Tae Bo productions, this DVD ...

Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within

Billy Blanks' TaeBo Believer's Workout: The Strength Within

2003

as Himself

Acting

The Strength Within is an exciting new program from the Tae Bo Believers Workout series to help you firm and tone on the outside, while building a str...

Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo

Billy's Bootcamp 1: Tae Bo

2003

Acting

Bootcamp 1 will transform your body like nothing you've ever tried before! To get you started on your way to a new you, it combines a calorie-blasting...

Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo

Billy's Bootcamp 2: Tae Bo

2003

Acting

In Bootcamp 2, you will firm, tone and sculpt your muscles for a perfect body, while getting the cardio workout that will keep you at the top of your...

The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body

The Best of TaeBo: Ultimate Upper Body

2002

as Himself

Acting

Forearms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest - all these muscle groups are included in TaeBo’s Ultimate Upper Body. This workout targets each individua...

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 1 Workout

2001

as Himself

Acting

Get Ripped is the most complete set of workouts for total body fitness. It will continue to energize you with fast-paced new moves and new music that ...

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Advanced 2 Workout

2001

as Himself

Acting

Get Ripped is the most complete set of workouts for total body fitness. It will continue to energize you with fast-paced new moves and new music that ...

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - 8-Minute Workout

2001

as Himself

Acting

Get Ripped is the most complete set of workouts for total body fitness. It will continue to energize you with fast-paced new moves and new music that ...

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout

TaeBo II: Get Ripped - Basic 1 Workout

2001

Acting

Get Ripped is the most complete set of workouts for total body fitness. It will continue to energize you with fast-paced new moves and new music that ...

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Gold

2000

as Himself

Acting

Billy Blanks, seven-time World Martial Arts Champion and the creator of the original Tae Bo, introduces Tae Bo Gold, an awesome new workout for men an...

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: 8-Minute Workout

1999

as Himself

Acting

Billy Blanks Ultimate Tae-Bo Total Body Workout For Men And Women! A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy.

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Advanced Workout

1999

as Himself

Acting

Billy Blanks Ultimate Tae-Bo Total Body Workout For Men And Women! A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy.

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Basic Workout

1999

as Himself

Acting

Billy Blanks Ultimate Tae-Bo Total Body Workout For Men And Women! A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy.

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional

Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Instructional

1999

as Himself

Acting

Billy Blanks Ultimate Tae-Bo Total Body Workout For Men And Women! A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy.

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

1998

as Self

8.5
Acting

Special honoring the grand masters of the martial arts with guest stars from film and television, music performances, live demonstrations, competition...

Assault on Devil's Island

Assault on Devil's Island

1997

as Craegan

4.0
Acting

When one of Mike McBride's men goes rogue and takes a group of gymnasts hostage to Devil's Island in exchange for the return of drug lord Carlos Galli...

Kiss the Girls

Kiss the Girls

1997

as Instructor

6.5
Acting

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," ...

Kazaam

Kazaam

1996

Stunts

4.1

When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom b...

Balance of Power

Balance of Power

1996

as Niko

6.1
Acting

A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. T...

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

1995

as Self

10.0
Acting

The first video to combine international martial arts together with interviews and demonstrations by celebrities of Hollywood.

Expect No Mercy

Expect No Mercy

1995

as Justin Vanier

4.4
Acting

Federal Service Agent Justin Vanier has been assigned to infiltrate the mysterious Virtual Arts Academy in search of Eric, a fellow agent. In this hig...

Tough and Deadly

Tough and Deadly

1995

as John Portland

5.5
Acting

A private eye helps an amnesiac CIA agent elude mobsters who don't want him to regain his memory of their drug operation.

Back in Action

Back in Action

1994

as Billy

5.3
Acting

Two men have different motivations but the same goal when they team up and mount an assault on a powerful drug gang.

Showdown

Showdown

1993

as Billy Grant

5.8
Acting

Ken has just moved from Kansas with his mother. He talks to a girl named Julie, not knowing that her boyfriend Tom is very possessive of her. Tom is l...

TC 2000

TC 2000

1993

as Jason Storm

5.1
Acting

Somewhere in the future the environmental overkill had come. Many people had died. The rich were able to build the underworld, the poor had to stay on...

Invincible

Invincible

1992

as Billy

7.0
Acting

Timid and wimpy triad gangster, Kit, is the right-hand man to gangster Brother Fire, who, in a bid to protect his younger sister Mandy from unwelcome ...

Talons of the Eagle

Talons of the Eagle

1992

as Tyler Wilson

5.0
Acting

After 3 DEA agents are killed by crime boss Mr. Li, the DEA reluctantly calls in New York cop and martial arts expert Tyler Wilson and sends him under...

The Master

The Master

1992

as Hawks Gang Member

6.5
Acting

When Master Tak, an old martial arts master, disappears, his best student, Jet, steps in to find him. However, when he learns that Tak's life is in da...

The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boy Scout

1991

as Billy Cole

6.8
Acting

When the girl that detective Joe Hallenback is protecting gets murdered, the boyfriend of the murdered girl attempts to investigate and solve the case...

Timebomb

Timebomb

1991

as Mr. Brown

5.2
Acting

When someone tries to murder watchmaker Eddy Kay, the incident triggers a barrage of nightmares and flashbacks into a past that isn't his own. Fearing...

The King of the Kickboxers

The King of the Kickboxers

1990

as Khan

6.7
Acting

Jake, a New York policeman poses as an actor to expose the making of martial-arts death movies in Thailand.

Lionheart

Lionheart

1990

as African Legionnaire

6.6
Acting

Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-...

China O'Brien II

China O'Brien II

1990

as Baskin's Fighter #1 (uncredited)

5.1
Acting

This time China O'Brien has trouble with a dealer who puts a price on her head because she had spoiled an important drug deal of his. But all the worl...

China O'Brien II

China O'Brien II

1990

Stunts

5.1

This time China O'Brien has trouble with a dealer who puts a price on her head because she had spoiled an important drug deal of his. But all the worl...

Driving Force

Driving Force

1990

as Pool

4.7
Acting

In the near future Steve takes a job as a tow truck driver that has to battle a gang of baddies led by Nelson.

Tango & Cash

Tango & Cash

1989

as Prison Thug (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income t...

Bloodfist

Bloodfist

1989

as Black Rose

4.5
Acting

To avenge the brutal murder of his brother, Jake Ray journeys to the Philippines, where his search for truth finds him battling both in and out of the...

Low Blow

Low Blow

1986

as Guard

4.6
Acting

Joe Wong is a private investigator who goes in search of a young girl kidnapped by a religious cult. Destined to save her, he teams up with a Vietnam ...

Devotion

Devotion

N/A

as Billy Blanks

Acting

A pastor bumps into an old trainer and begins boxing after his wife retires from MMA fighting.