Jim Morris (born August 31, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American bodybuilder known for winning competitions over a thirty-year career. Among the titles Morris won are: Mr. USA (1972), AAU Mr. America (1973), Mr. International (1974), and Mr. Olympia Masters Over 60 (1996). At age 50, he became a vegetarian and over 15 years transitioned to vegan, a diet to which he credits much of his excellent health. He posed nude for a PETA ad in support of the vegan lifestyle.
Morris, who still trains regularly as of 2011, has been bodybuilding since September 1954. From 1974 to 1988 he was Elton John's personal bodyguard.
He is openly gay.
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