Harvey Walden IV
Harvey Walden IV (born December 21, 1966) is a former United States Marine drill instructor, author, actor and television host.
Harvey Walden IV | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1966 Chicago, Illinois |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | Active Duty 1984–2007 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 4th Tank Battalion Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
| Other work | Actor |
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 Sept 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]
References
- "Harvey Walden of 'Celebrity Fit Club' wants 'No Excuses'", New York Daily News, March 5, 2006.
- "Fit Club helps marine to pile on the pounds", The Sunday Times, September 19, 2007.