Brother of actor Michael Blanks.
Despite an anomaly in his hip joints, he became a world champion martial artist in the 80s and a famous actor and trainer.
Has two children with Gayle Godrey Blanks: Shellie Blanks and Billy Blanks Jr..
Invented Tae-Bo, a popular exercise which is a mix of Tae Kwon Do and Boxing
is dyslexic
Is the 4th born out of 15 children. Born & raised in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Martial Arts stats: 7-Time World Karate Champion, Nationally ranked by Karate Illustrated from 1982-1989, Karate Hall of Fame since 1982, 1980 Captain of the US Olympic Karate Team, Member of the US Karate Team, winning 36 gold medals in international competition, 1975 Amateur Athletic Union Champion.
Seventh degree black belt in tae kwon do and fourth degree black belt in kung fu