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Biography |
Since the age of 17, when he landed his first national
commercial for Clearasil, Tracy James's career has been on
the rise.
When Tracy appeared on the cover of a popular calendar, he
was requested to appear on the Joan Rivers show. Joan Rivers
gave him an extra boost by featuring him on her show, and in
return his picture with Joan appeared on the cover of the
Enquirer. This strange series of events landed Tracy
numerous fitness magazine jobs which were being viewed by
the people at Soloflex.
Over the past few years Tracy James' popularity has
snowballed into a multi-media sensation. Launching his
career as one of the original Soloflex men, he captivated
audiences nationwide with his 30-minute infomercial as well
as appearing on an instructional video. He soon adorned the
covers of many major fitness magazines and national, as well
as international calendars.
Tracy James quickly gained recognition from the fitness
community; thus his first fitness video, from the "Firm"
series, was unveiled. With over 3 million copies sold to
date, it has been one of the top five selling workout videos
of on the market.
Tracy has recently released three more video`s which will be
available on this site. He is currently negotiating another
series of tailored video`s for people with disabilities.
Tracy continues to work with various charities donating time
and money for those in need. Every Thanksgiving you can find
him in the kitchen at Gods Love, We Deliver.
A short while later, Cosmopolitan Magazine placed him in the
ranks of such super studs as Burt Reynolds, Arnold
Schwartzeneggar, Jim Brown and David Hasselhoff when he was
voted "Cosmopolitan Man of the Year." Cosmopolitan not only
bestowed him with the title of "Man of the Year," but they
also placed a pull out centerfold of Tracy in the May 1996
issue; Cosmopolitan's 25th Anniversary issue, which was
reserved only for major celebrities up until this point.
Tracy can also be found on the covers of Cosmopolitans
steamy romance novels and fashion editorials throughout the
year.
Catching on quickly to his appealing qualities, Giorgio
Armani chose to place Tracy on all of his underwear
packaging and advertisements. Tracy James soon appeared in
advertising campaigns from over 16 different underwear
companies in all. Check the packaging the next time you're
browsing through the underwear department of your favorite
store. Chances are you'll see Tracy James. Tracy also
somehow makes time to finish collage and get his bachelors
degree in electrical engineering.
With the wind at his back Tracy James ventured to Europe
where the international fashion community warmly accepted
him. Working with designers like Valentino, Armani, Versace,
and Adolfo Domingez served to propel Tracy James into nearly
every major fashion magazine on the rack. One of his most
memorable European experiences was working with photographer
Steven Meisel, while shooting an editorial for Italian Vogue
with Kristi Hugh. One of the photographs from the shoot was
selected as the cover shot for Vogue's hard cover
anniversary issue.
After years in the business, Tracy James is still every inch
as hot as the first time he took off his clothes. From
adorning the Armani underwear boxes to the 2xist underwear
boxes, demonstrating the Soloflex on infomercials to his
slew of fitness videos, from the covers of romance novels to
his stint in the late ’90s as Cosmo Magazine’s Man of the
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