Billy Wayne Blanks is an American actor, fitness guru, and martial artist, better known as the creator of the Tae Bo exercise program.

Billy Blanks' early life

He was one of the fifteen children of his parents, born on 1 September 1955 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Billy suffered from dyslexia and tendon problems in childhood.

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When he was eleven, he began to learn martial arts and he eventually achieved his black belts in tae-kwon-do & several other forms of martial arts.

Regarding his nationality, he is African-American and belongs to the black ethnicity.

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Billy Blanks' career

In 1988, Billy was hired as a bodyguard by actress Catherine Bach during the filming of her 1988's action/science fiction .

Later he got the chance to be featured in the film as he was able to impress the producers and writer of the movie.

His small roles were then followed by etc.  

Furthermore, Billy opened his karate studio in Quincy, Massachusetts where he runs Boxing, Taekwondo, and fitness activities.

He also established a fitness center in Los Angeles, where he attracted some celebrities and the popularity of workouts grew quickly.

He also released his mass-marketed videos which sold millions with grossing over $130 million.