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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Horton grew up in [[Trumbull, Connecticut]] as a self-described "98-pound weakling" with a speech impediment<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> Horton became interested in fitness when he took a weightlifting class while attending the [[University of Rhode Island]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> Horton moved to California where he worked various jobs, including one as a gofer for [[20th Century Fox]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> |
Horton grew up in [[Trumbull, Connecticut]] as a self-described "98-pound weakling" with a speech impediment<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> Horton became interested in fitness when he took a weightlifting class while attending the [[University of Rhode Island]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> Horton moved to California where he worked various jobs, including one as a [[gofer]] for [[20th Century Fox]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Tony Horton | |
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| Born | Anthony Sawyer Horton Jr. July 2, 1958 [1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Tony Sawyer Horton |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Personal trainer |
| Known for | P90X |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Tony Horton is a personal trainer, author and former actor best known as the creator and star of P90X.
Early life
Horton grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut as a self-described "98-pound weakling" with a speech impediment[2] Horton became interested in fitness when he took a weightlifting class while attending the University of Rhode Island.[3] Horton moved to California where he worked various jobs, including one as a gofer for 20th Century Fox.[4]
Career
Horton became a personal trainer to an executive at 20th Century Fox, working out of his garage and charging $20 per lesson.[5] Horton's clientele grew, eventually including Tom Petty, Billy Idol and Annie Lennox.[6]
Horton also did improv and worked as an actor.[7] He was also a spokesperson for NordicTrack.[8]
Horton starred in a number of exercise videos including Power 90. He later created a sequel, P90X -- or Power 90 Extreme -- which was his breakout hit. He has gone on to create variations of P90X, such as P90X2 and P90X3. [9]
Filmography
- Finding Thin - Himself - 2014
- P90X2 (Power 90 Extreme 2) - Himself - 2011
- The Gymnast - Chad - 2006
- P90X2 (Power 90 Extreme 2) - Himself - 2011
- P90X Plus - Himself - 2007
- P90X (Power 90 Extreme) - Himself (as Tony Sawyer Horton) - 2004
- Rebecca's Secret - Howard Martin (as Tony Sawyer Horton) - 1998
Bibliography
- Bring it! : the revolutionary fitness plan for all levels that burns fat, builds muscle, and shreds inches. Rodale Books, 2011
- The big picture : 11 laws that will change your life. HarperWave, 2014
References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395685/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ "Q&A with P90X Creator and Fitness Guru Tony Horton". TIME.com.
- ^ "Q&A with P90X Creator and Fitness Guru Tony Horton". TIME.com.
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/business/29exercise.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395685/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm