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'''Bob Paris''' (born '''Robert Clark Paris''' on [[December 14]], [[1959]]) is a popular best-selling author, an award-winning public speaker and an internationally renown civil rights change-agent. |
'''Bob Paris''' (born '''Robert Clark Paris''' on [[December 14]], [[1959]]) is a popular best-selling author, an award-winning public speaker and an internationally renown civil rights change-agent. |
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| ⚫ | Paris was also the 1983 NPC American National and IFBB World Bodybuiding Champion, [[Mr. Universe]], and is widely considered one of history's greatest [[International Federation of BodyBuilders]] professional [[bodybuilding]] champions because of his landmark efforts both on and off the competitive stage. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Even 15 years after his retirement from professional competition, Bob Paris is considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of bodybuilding. In 2006, Flex Magazine ranked Bob Paris the most aesthetic athlete in the history of bodybuilding. Renowned for both his aesthetics and artistic approach toward the sport, Bob was also a dedicated advocate for the rights of athletes and an outspoken voice in the push for drug testing at the professional level. |
Even 15 years after his retirement from professional competition, Bob Paris is considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of bodybuilding. In 2006, Flex Magazine ranked Bob Paris the most aesthetic athlete in the history of bodybuilding. Renowned for both his aesthetics and artistic approach toward the sport, Bob was also a dedicated advocate for the rights of athletes and an outspoken voice in the push for drug testing at the professional level. |
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He is a [[Model (person)|model]] who has worked with the world's leading fashion, celebrity and fitness photographers; and |
He is also a [[Model (person)|model]] who has worked with the world's leading fashion, celebrity and fitness photographers; and a classically trained and highly regarded theatre [[actor]]. |
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| ⚫ | On [[October 10]], [[1998]], he made his [[New York City|New York]] stage debut, starring at [[Carnegie Hall]] opposite [[Bea Arthur]], [[Sandy Duncan (actress)|Sandy Duncan]], [[Michael Jeter]], [[Philip Bosco]], [[Alice Ripley]] and [[Tyne Daly]] in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical, ''[[Jubilee (musical)|Jubilee]]'' as the character Mowgli. |
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Since rising to fame in the early eighties, Bob Paris has graced the covers of scores of magazines worldwide. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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In the July 1989 issue of ''Ironman magazine'', Paris [[coming out|came out]] in the media as a [[homosexuality|gay man]]. |
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He and his then-partner, Rod Jackson had a commitment ceremony in a Unitarian church in 1989, started successful non-profits, lectured on a wide variety of gay civil rights issues, and made many television, radio, newspaper and magazine appearances. In 1995, the two separated. |
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Today, Bob lives with his spouse of more than eleven years, Brian, on an island near [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]].<ref>[http://www.bobparis.com/bio The Official Bob Paris Site - Bio]</ref> Together since 1996, Bob and Brian were legally married after Canada equalized the marriage laws in 2003. |
Today, Bob lives with his spouse of more than eleven years, Brian, on an island near [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]].<ref>[http://www.bobparis.com/bio The Official Bob Paris Site - Bio]</ref> Together since 1996, Bob and Brian were legally married after Canada equalized the marriage laws in 2003. |
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| ⚫ | On [[October 10]], [[1998]], he made his [[New York City|New York]] stage debut, starring at [[Carnegie Hall]] opposite [[Bea Arthur]], [[Sandy Duncan (actress)|Sandy Duncan]], [[Michael Jeter]], [[Philip Bosco]], [[Alice Ripley]] and [[Tyne Daly]] in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical, ''[[Jubilee (musical)|Jubilee]]'' as the character Mowgli. |
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==Books written by Bob Paris== |
==Books written by Bob Paris== |
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Bob Paris | |
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| Born | Robert Clark Paris |
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| Website | http://www.bobparis.com |
Bob Paris (born Robert Clark Paris on December 14, 1959) is a popular best-selling author, an award-winning public speaker and an internationally renown civil rights change-agent.
Paris was also the 1983 NPC American National and IFBB World Bodybuiding Champion, Mr. Universe, and is widely considered one of history's greatest International Federation of BodyBuilders professional bodybuilding champions because of his landmark efforts both on and off the competitive stage.
Biography
Paris grew up in Southern Indiana. He played high school football and participated in track and field events. It was here that Paris first began lifting weights, leading him down the road to professional bodybuilding, where he excelled.
Even 15 years after his retirement from professional competition, Bob Paris is considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of bodybuilding. In 2006, Flex Magazine ranked Bob Paris the most aesthetic athlete in the history of bodybuilding. Renowned for both his aesthetics and artistic approach toward the sport, Bob was also a dedicated advocate for the rights of athletes and an outspoken voice in the push for drug testing at the professional level.
In addition to his flourishing writing career, Bob Paris remains a committed civil rights advocate and motivational speaker.
He is also a model who has worked with the world's leading fashion, celebrity and fitness photographers; and a classically trained and highly regarded theatre actor.
On October 10, 1998, he made his New York stage debut, starring at Carnegie Hall opposite Bea Arthur, Sandy Duncan, Michael Jeter, Philip Bosco, Alice Ripley and Tyne Daly in the Broadway musical, Jubilee as the character Mowgli.
Since rising to fame in the early eighties, Bob Paris has graced the covers of scores of magazines worldwide.
Personal life
In the July 1989 issue of Ironman magazine, Paris came out in the media as a gay man.
He and his then-partner, Rod Jackson had a commitment ceremony in a Unitarian church in 1989, started successful non-profits, lectured on a wide variety of gay civil rights issues, and made many television, radio, newspaper and magazine appearances. In 1995, the two separated.
Today, Bob lives with his spouse of more than eleven years, Brian, on an island near Vancouver, British Columbia.[2] Together since 1996, Bob and Brian were legally married after Canada equalized the marriage laws in 2003.
Books written by Bob Paris
- Beyond Built: Bob Paris' Guide to Achieving the Ultimate Look (1990)
- Natural Fitness
- Straight From The Heart (as co-author)
- Gorilla Suit (1997)
- Flawless: The 10-Week Total Image Method for Transforming Your Physique
- Generation Queer: A Gay Man's Quest For Hope, Love & Justice
- Prime: The Complete Guide to Being Fit, Looking Good, Feeling Great (2002)
Photography books of Bob Paris
- Duo by Herb Ritts
- Bob & Rod by Tom Bianchi
See also
References
External links
- 1959 births
- American bodybuilders
- American health and wellness writers
- American male models
- American memoirists
- American motivational speakers
- American musical theatre actors
- American stage actors
- Gay actors from the United States
- Gay sportspeople
- LGBT rights activists from the United States
- Living people
- People from Indiana
- Professional bodybuilders
- Strength training writers