Billy Blanks, Lifestyle, Age, Weight, Family, Career & Net Worth

WHO IS BILLY BLANKS? | BILLY BLANKS BIOGRAPHY AND Lifestyle

Billy Blanks is a well-known American sports and entertainment personality. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He is a martial artist, fitness trainer, moreover, Billy sometimes works as an actor. To many people around the world, Billy is known as the creator of the exercise program called Tae Bo.

Erie is a beautiful and populated city located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States . Billy Wayne Blanks entered the acting career early in his life after completing his formal education

BILLY BLANKS AGE AND BIRTHDAY

Billy Blanks was born on September 1, 1955 in Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on September 1 each year. Blanks turns 55 on September 1, 2020.

BILLY BLANKS HEIGHT AND WEIGHT

Billy is an average sized man, he also appears to be quite tall in his photos. He stands at a height of 5 feet and 11.7 inches (1.82 m). It also weighs 70 kg (154.324 lb).

BILLY BLANKS EDUCATION

Blanks began his study of martial arts at the age of eleven, attending karate and taekwondo classes.He was born with a hip joint defect that impaired his movements. The resulting awkwardness drew taunts from Blanks’ siblings and led his instructors to believe he would never accomplish much. Blanks found the answer to these challenges in karate. When He Saw Bruce Lee On TV He Decided He Wanted To Be A World Martial Arts Champio

BILLY BLANKS FAMILY, PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Blanks was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the fourth of fifteen children. His father being Isaac Blanks and his mother being Mabeline Blanks. Only two of his siblings are known; Michael Blanks (brother), Irene Blanks (sister). We will be using the names of his other siblings as they become available.

BILLY BLANKS WIFE, IS HE MARRIED?

In 1974, Blanks married Gayle H. Godfrey, whom he met in karate class. Shortly after the wedding, he adopted Gayle’s daughter, Shellie Blanks Cimarosti, who was born in 1973. Gayle and Blanks also have a son,Billy Blanks, Jr., who works as a dancer, singer, and fitness instructor.

Blanks and Godfrey divorced in 2008 after 33 years of marriage. Godfrey filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences

In November 2008, Blanks became the father of a new daughter, named Angelika. The mother is Tomoko Sato, whom Blanks met in 2007 when she was working as his Japanese interpreter.Blanks and Sato’s marriage was officially registered in January 2009 and their wedding ceremony took place on June 20, 2009. He moved to Japan in 2009. He also adopted Sato’s two daughters, Mariett and Erika Peterson.

BILLY BLANKS KIDS

Blanks has 5 children, two biological and three adopted. In 1974, Blanks married Gayle H. Godfrey, whom he met in karate class. Shortly after the wedding, he adopted Gayle’s daughter, Shellie Blanks Cimarosti, who was born in 1973. Gayle and Blanks also have a son,Billy Blanks, Jr., who works as a dancer, singer, and fitness instructor.

Blanks and Godfrey divorced in 2008 after 33 years of marriage. Godfrey filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

In November 2008, Blanks became the father of a new daughter, named Angelika. The mother is Tomoko Sato, whom Blanks met in 2007 when she was working as his Japanese interpreter.Blanks and Sato’s marriage was officially registered in January 2009 and their wedding ceremony took place on June 20, 2009. He moved to Japan in 2009. He also adopted Sato’s two daughters, Mariett and Erika Peterson.

BILLY BLANKS METRICS AND FACTS

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• Nom complet: Billy Blanks
• Age: 64 (2019)
• Date of birth: September 1, 1955
• Place of birth: Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States of America
• Education: Karate and Taekwondo
• Birthday date: September 1
• Nationality: American
• Father’s name: Not disclosed
• Mother’s name: Not disclosed
• Siblings: Fifteen
• Conjoint: Tomoko Sato
• Children: 5, (two biological and three adopted)
• Height: 5 feet and 11.7 inches (1.82 m)
• Poids: 154,324 lb (70 kg)
• Profession : Fitness guru, martial artist, actor
• Net worth : $1 million
• Salary : Not disclosed

BILLY BLANKS CAREER

Blanks was hired as a bodyguard for lead actress Catherine Bach during the filming of 1988 Motive Force , which was filmed in Manila during a time of political unrest. Blanks impressed the producers and was written into the script in a supporting role.This led to Blanks working in several martial arts films, including King of the Kickboxers and Blood Fist . Blanks also appeared in the opening scene of Tony Scott ‘s The Last Boy Scout , where he plays a convicted pro-footballer. Blanks played Ashley Judd’s kickboxing instructor in Kiss the Girls ( 1997).

In the late 1980s, Blanks developed Tae Bo training while running a karate studio in Quincy, Massachusetts. He used elements of his martial arts and boxing training.The name is a portmanteau of “tae” (as in taekwondo) and “bo” (as in boxing).Blanks opened a fitness center in Los Angeles to teach her new workout. He then attracted celebrity clients such as Paula Abdul, and the workout’s popularity quickly grew, becoming a pop culture phenomenon after Blanks began posting mass videos. It sold over 1.5 million VHS tapes in its first year and reportedly made between $80 million and $130 million in sales.

BILLY BLANKS SALARY AND NET WORTH

According to Lifestylepedia, Google, Forbes, IMDb and various reliable online resources, Billy’s estimated net worth is $1 million as below.

It should be noted that the main source of income for Billy Blanks is acting.

MOVIES THE BILLY BLANKS

• 2017 The Clapper as himself
• 2011 Jack and Jill as Himself
• 2007 Dance Club as Dance Club Dancer
• 1997 Kiss the Girls as Kickboxing Instructor
  Assault on Devil’s Island as Creagan
• 1996 Balance of Power as Niko aka Hidden Tiger
• 1995 Expect No Mercy as Justin Vanier
  Tough and Deadly as John Portland
• 1994 A Dangerous Place as Billy
• 1993 Showdown as Billy Grant
  TC 2000 as Jason Storm
  Back in Action as Billy
• 1992 Zhan long zai ye as Billy
  Eagle Talons as Tyler Wilson
  The Master as Black Thug
• 1991 The Last Boy Scout en tant que Billy Cole
  Timebomb en tant que Mr. Brown
• 1990 King of the Kickboxers as Khan
  China O’Brien II as Baskin Lionheart African’s #1 Fighter
  as Legionnaire
• 1989 Tango & Cash as Prison Thug
  Bloodfist as Black Rose
• 1988 Driving Force as Pool
• 1986 Low Blow comme garde

BILLY BLANKS TV SERIES

• 1987 Spenser: For Hire Man comme Fighting on the Street
• 1989 Kids Incorporated en tant que Billy
• 1992 Street Justice as Tsiet Na Champion
• 1994 Sister, Sister as driver
• 1996 Muppets Tonight en tant que Dancing Muppet
• 1998 ER and tant qu’instructor de Kickboxing
• 1999 The Parkers as Himself
• 2003 The Fairly OddParents as Himself

BILLY BLANKS AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Whites was a seven-time world karate champion, the first Amateur Athletic Union champion in 1975, the Massachusetts Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1984 and the Tri-State Golden Gloves champion. He was the captain of the United States karate team and won over 30 gold medals in international competition.

WHO IS BILLY BLANKS?

Blanks is a well-known person in the world of sports and an actor born in Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He is a martial artist, fitness trainer, moreover, Billy sometimes works as an actor. To many people around the world, Billy is known as the creator of the exercise program called Tae Bo.

HOW OLD IS BILLY BLANKS?

Blanks is an American national born on September 1, 1955 in Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He is 64 at the moment and he will turn 65 on September 1, 2020.

HOW TALL IS BILLY BLANKS?

Blanks is at a height of 5 feet and 11.7 inches (1.82m)

IS BILLY BLANKS MARRIED?

Yes, he is married. In 1974, Blanks married Gayle H. Godfrey. Shortly after the wedding, he adopted Gayle’s daughter, Shellie Blanks Cimarosti, who was born in 1973. Gayle and Blanks also have a son,Billy Blanks, Jr.,

Blanks and Godfrey divorced in 2008 after 33 years of marriage. Godfrey filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Blanks then married Tomoko Sato and their marriage was officially registered in January 2009 and their wedding ceremony took place on June 20, 2009. Together they have one daughter, Angelika (born November 2008). He moved to Japan in 2009. He also adopted Sato’s two daughters, Marriedett and Erika Peterson.

HOW MUCH IS BILLY BLANKS WORTH?

According to Lifestylepedia, Google, Forbes, IMDb and various reliable online resources, Billy’s estimated net worth is $1 million as below.

WHERE DOES BLANKS LIVE?

For security reasons, Blanks did not release his exact location. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and pictures of his house.

IS BLANKS DEAD OR ALIVE?

Blanks is alive and well. There were no reports that he was sick or had any health issues.