Armand Tanny
Armand Tanny (March 5, 1919 – April 4, 2009)[1] was an American Muscle Beach bodybuilder. He won national titles in 1949 and 1950.
After attending the
Tanny advocated a raw food diet. He preferred tuna, beef, lobster as well as nuts, fruits and vegetables.[1] Tanny, the younger brother of fitness entrepreneur Vic Tanny, was a weightlifter prior to becoming a bodybuilder. He placed first in both the 1949 Pro. Mr. America and the 1950 Mr. USA competitions.[1][2]
Later, as one of a group of bodybuilders in Mae West's nightclub act, he organized a strike when West attempted to reduce pay of the group.
He spent much of his career writing about fitness, and was featured in numerous bodybuilding magazines.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Thurbur, Jon (April 8, 2009). "Armand Tanny dies at 90; Muscle Beach bodybuilder won national titles in '49, '50". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 12 April 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
- ^ a b "Armand Tanny at musclememory.org". Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
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