Harvey Walden IV explained

Harvey Walden IV
Birth Date:21 December 1966
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:Active Duty 1984–2007
Rank:First Sergeant
Unit:4th Tank Battalion
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Battles:Operation Desert Storm
Laterwork:Actor

Harvey Walden IV (born December 21, 1966) is a former United States Marine drill instructor, author, actor and television host.

Military career

Walden was born in Chicago, Illinois, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17. He served as a drill instructor at MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina and retired from active duty in September 2007 at the rank of first sergeant.

Post-active duty

Walden is best known in the UK and US for his role as the expert fitness instructor on VH1's and ITV's prime-time shows Fat Club and Celebrity Fit Club.

In the 2007 season of Fit Club, during a heated exchange, contestant Dustin Diamond (the actor commonly known as Screech from Saved by the Bell) challenged Walden to "physical combat". Walden responded to the challenge after Dustin refused to follow their diet and exercise plans.[1]

He is a father of two children; one boy, Harvey V, and one girl, Tiyauna Denise.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_harvey_walden_of_celebrity_fit_club_want-2.html "Harvey Walden of 'Celebrity Fit Club' wants 'No Excuses'"
  2. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/related_reports/article737414.ece "Fit Club helps marine to pile on the pounds"