Ben Weider

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Weider
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1923(1923-02-01)
Age	101
Date Of Death	2008-10-17
Birthplace	Montreal
Country	Canada
Birth City	Quebec
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ben Weider Biography

Ben Weider is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on February 1, 1923 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The co-founders of the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness who was also well- known for his understanding of Napoleonic historical.

His first big name is His first star was Arnold Schwarzenegger, whom he and his brother called the Austrian Oak., who he and his brother named”the Austrian Oak.

He was born living in Montreal, Quebec, with his family. He co-founded IFBB along with Joe, his younger brother. Joe.

Ben Weider Net Worth

Ben Weider is one of the richest Entrepreneur from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Weider 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was co-author of Assassination of St. Helena, The Murder of Napoleon and Assassination of St. Helena Revisited and believed that a member of the Napoleon’s entourage killed the legendary military warrior.

He was president of the IFBB president from October 29 in 2006. He was made as a Member of the Order of Canada in 1975. He was made an Officer in 2006.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben Weider height 5 ft 0 in Ben weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Weider Dating?

According to our records, Ben Weider married to Huguette Derouin. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Weider’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Ben Weider celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Ben Weider

1. Ben Weider was a Canadian sports businessman born in 1923.
2. He co-founded the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB).
3. Weider also founded the World Fitness Federation (WFF) and the International Napoleonic Society.
4. He published over 50 books on fitness, bodybuilding, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
5. Weider received numerous awards for his contributions to sports and fitness.
6. In 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
7. Weider passed away in 2008 at the age of 85.
8. His legacy continues through the IFBB Pro League and Arnold Sports Festival.
9. Weider’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated at $300 million USD.
10. He donated millions to charity throughout his life, including funding research into muscular dystrophy.

What happened to Ben Weider?

Death. Weider died on October 17, 2008 , at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.

Did Joe Weider Discover Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Joe Weider, who died on 23 March at the age of 93, was a legendary figure in bodybuilding who helped popularise the sport worldwide and played a key role in introducing a charismatic young weightlifter named Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world.

How old is Ben Weider?

85 years (1923–2008)

Who owns Weider now?

Weider Health and Fitness, a subsidiary of Canada’s M.L.E. Holding Company Ltd. , owns about 65 percent of Weider Nutrition International. The history of Weider Nutrition International begins with that of founder Joe Weider.

Who is Bill Hauk based on?

Trivia (8) Bill Hauk is not a real person but a composite character representing the variety of adversaries Weider faced in building his fitness empire. This movie, which was partly filmed on-location in Birmingham, Alabama, depicts Arnold Schwarzenegger as a character.