Jim Morris (bodybuilder)

Jim Morris (born August 31, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American bodybuilder known for winning competitions over a thirty-year career. Among the titles Morris won are: Mr. USA (1972), AAU Mr. America (1973), Mr. International (1974), and Mr. Olympia Masters Over 60 (1996).[1] At age 50, he became a vegetarian and over 15 years transitioned to vegan, a diet to which he credits much of his excellent health.[2] He posed nude for a PETA ad in support of the vegan lifestyle.[3]

Morris, who still trains regularly as of 2011,[4] has been bodybuilding since September 1954. From 1974 to 1988 he was Elton John's personal bodyguard.[5]

He is openly gay.[6][7]

He was the voice of Lex Loath in The Misadventures of Tron Bonne.

References

  1. ↑ Gymmorris.com career highlights
  2. ↑ Shane Roberts," Black Male Vegan: 77-Year-Old Bodybuilder Jim Morris Proves Vegans Can Be Muscular & Healthy," Frugivoremag.com, 2 October 2012.
  3. ↑ "78-Year-Old Vegan Male Bodybuilder, Jim Morris, Will Make You Reconsider Your Diet," Huffington Post UK, 8 January 2014.
  4. ↑ ABC News: 72-Year-Old Former 'Mr. America' Still Going Strong
  5. ↑ New Career for a Mr. America. Beth Ann Krier. Los Angeles Times. Jan 27, 1977. Section IV, pp. F1-2.
  6. ↑ Mr. America has bulk - three decades after winning the title - Los Angeles Times
  7. ↑ http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/People/70_Is_the_New_40/

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