Thomas Steven Platz is an American retired professional bodybuilder. He was known for his leg development, which in his prime measured over 30 inches, earning him the nickname The Quadfather.

Platz was the director of talent development for Vince McMahon's short-lived World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF). He ambushed the closing ceremonies of Mr. Olympia 1990 to announce its formation, after attending the event with McMahon as representatives of Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine.

Contents

• 1 Early Life
• 2 Books
• 3 Filmography
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Early Life

Tom Platz was born on June 26, 1955. Upon looking at Mr. Universe magazine at the age of 11 Tom decided to become a professional bodybuilder. At the age of 15, he weighed around 165 pounds. Later joined Armento’s Gym and was acquainted with Olympic weight lifters Norb schemansky and Freddie Lowe and learned the proper way to squat. Due to his great genetics, he developed strength and muscle m* rapidly.

Books

Pro-style Bodybuilding by Tom Platz (Author), Bill Reynolds (Author),Paperback: 192 pages,Publisher: Sterling (20 May 1985),Language English,ISBN:0806979100,ISBN:978-0806979106

Filmography

• Who Killed Johnny Love? (1998) .... Emcee
• 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) .... Head of Hugo
• Flex...Body Love (1991)....Tom Steel, body builder
• Book of Love (1990) .... Body Builder
• Twins (1988) .... Granger Son #1
• The Comeback (also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Rebuild to Mr. Olympia) (1980) .... Himself

See also

• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders

References

External links

• Official website
• Tom Platz Gallery
• Tom Platz at IMDb
• Flex, 2006