Joe Gold

About

Founder of Gold's Gym and World Gym.

Before Fame

He was a member of the United States Merchant Marine during World War II and the Korean War.

Trivia

He was credited with starting the bodybuilding and fitness craze in the U.S.

Family Life

He grew up with two brothers and a sister.

Associated With

His gym was used for training by Arnold Schwarzenegger who thought of him as a friend and father figure.