Joe Gold

For American basketball player, see Joe Dan Gold.

Joe Gold
Joe Gold in 1954
Born
Sidney Gold

(1922-03-10)March 10, 1922
East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 2004(2004-07-11) (aged 82)
Marina del Rey, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Bodybuilder and businessman
Known forFounder of Gold's Gym and World Gym

Joe Gold (born Sidney Gold; March 10, 1922[1] – July 11, 2004) was an American bodybuilder and businessman. He was the founder of Gold's Gym and World Gym. He has been credited with being the father of the bodybuilding and the fitness craze.

  1. ^ Luther, Claudia (July 13, 2004). "Joe Gold, 82; Legendary Bodybuilder". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2015.