Net Worth

Ronnie Coleman Net Worth 2024, Check out his journey from a Domino’s worker to 8 times Mr Olympia 

  • Ronnie Coleman is often considered the best bodybuilder in history.
  • He has won the Mr Olympia title 8 consecutive times.
  • In 2024, his net worth is $4 Million.
  • Currently, he is making money through his health and wellness brand. 

If you are a bodybuilder and into physical fitness then you might have seen Ronnie Coleman’s poster on your Gym’s wall. He is a retired American professional bodybuilder and winner of the Mr. Olympia title for 8 consecutive times.

He has achieved uncountable feats in his career spanning more than two decades. Ronnie Coleman’s Net Worth in 2023 is around $4 Million making him one of the richest bodybuilders of all time.

Ronnie has also tried his luck in movies, working in more than half a dozen movies. Additionally, he has the record for the most number of wins as an IFBB professional with 26 titles to his name.

Profile Summary

Full NameRonald Dean Coleman
Age59 years
Date of birthMay 13, 1964
ProfessionBodybuilder and Actor
NationalityAmerican
GenderMale
Sources of WealthCareer as a Professional Bodybuilder and Acting
Place of BirthMonroe, Louisiana
EthnicityAfrican-American
ReligionChristianity
Current ResidenceArlington, Texas
EducationBastrop
Relationship StatusMarried
Children6
Websiteronniecoleman.net

Mr. Olympia Earnings, and Sources of Income

There was no bodybuilder who could compete with Ronnie Coleman when he was at his prime, especially in the late 90s and early 2000s. This was the time when he earned a substantial amount of money by winning Mr. Olympia titles.

He earned around $200,000 in Mr. 2001 alone. With 8 titles, Coleman’s Mr Olympia earning is more than $1 Million.

Coleman also signed many endorsement deals when he was competing. Companies making health drinks and proteins were ready to hand over blank cheques to Ronnie to promote their products.

He signed one such deal of more than a million dollars with SN (Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition, Inc) in 2005. He also appeared in commercials for other companies like MetRX and ABB.

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During his prime, Ronnie used to charge a hefty amount for appearing in fitness magazines such as Muscle, Flex, Fitness, etc.

Coleman’s Business Venture

After retiring from bodybuilding in 2011, Ronnie Coleman launched his sports nutrition and wellness products brand called “Ronnie Cole Signature Series”.

Apart from food supplements, the company also sells apparel including T-shirts, Hoodies, Headwear, and Tank Tops.

Car Collection and Other Assets

AssetsEstimated Worth
A yellow-colored Hummer H1$60,000
Rolls Royce Ghost$312,000
Cadillac Escalade$60,000
Mercedez Benz S55$30,000
BMW 5 series$40,000
A mansion in Arlington, Texas$125,000
A Gym in Texas$200,000

Early Life

Ronnie Dean Coleman was born on May 13th, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana. He attended Grambling State University and graduated with a B.Sc. degree in accounting in 1984.

Coleman used to play football during his time in college as a middle linebacker with the GSU Tigers. Eddie Gay Robinson Sr. was his coach.

Despite a lot of effort, he was unable to get a job as an accountant. So, he started working in Domino’s Pizza. Here, he survived on complementary pizza because he could not afford food outside of work.

In 1989, he joined the Texas Police Force where he worked as a reserve officer until 2003. 

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Family

The name of Ronnie Coleman’s mother is Jessie Benton. He has two elder brothers named Alain Lemieux and Richard Lemieux.

According to Coleman, he got his bodybuilding genes from her mother. His father was very skinny and unathletic.

Wife and Children

Ronnie Coleman married her first wife Rouaide Christine Achkar, a French-Lebanese personal trainer on December 28, 2007, after dating for 9 years.

However, the marriage was not successful; they divorced a few years later. From this marriage, Ronnie has two daughters named Jamilleah Coleman and Valencia Coleman.

On April 11, 2016, Ronnie Coleman wed his personal trainer Susan Williamson. Coleman has four daughters with Susan.  

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Height and Weight

The height of Ronnie Coleman is 5 feet and 11 inches (180 cm). He is a bit short compared to other renowned bodybuilders. Still, he dominated the industry with his charisma and athleticism.

It is hard to provide the exact weight of Ronnie Coleman as it keeps on fluctuating. His off-season weight is around 315-330 lb (143-150 kg). When contesting in bodybuilding competitions, he used to weigh around 315-330 lb (143-150 kg).  

Here are other physical stats of Ronnie Coleman.

Chest / Back60 Inches (152 cm)
Arms24 Inches (61 cm)
Legs36 Inches (91 cm)

Career as a Bodybuilder

Coleman joined the Metroflex gym on a suggestion from his fellow police officer Gustavo Arolotta. Here, an amateur bodybuilder Brian Dobson trained him.

In 1990, he went on to become Mr. Texas in both heavyweight and overall categories. Surprisingly, he also defeated his trainer Dobson.

As a professional, Coleman won his first competition i.e. the Canada Pro Cup in 1995. Coleman gained recognition when he won the Mr. Olympia contest (the most prestigious worldwide) in 1998.

After that, he went on to win 7 more titles consecutively till 2005. In 2001, he became the first person in the world to win both the Arnold Classic and the Mr. Olympia titles in the same year. 

Films and Song

Here is the list of films featuring Ronnie Coleman.

  • 1998 Ronnie Coleman: The First Training Video
  • 2000 Ronnie Coleman: The Unbelievable
  • 2003 Ronnie Coleman: The Cost of Redemption
  • 2006 Ronnie Coleman: Relentless
  • 2008 Ronnie Coleman: Invincible
  • 2009 Ronnie Coleman: The Last Training Video
  • 2018 Ronnie Coleman: The King (Biography of Ronnie Coleman directed by Vlad Yudin)

Apart from the films, Rapper Quan also made a song on Coleman’s career called “Flexin” on them.

Bodybuilding Titles

YearTitle
1990Mr. Texas (heavyweight & overall)
1991World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
1995Canada Pro Cup
1996Canada Pro Cup
1997Grand Prix Russia
1998Mr. Olympia, Night of Champions, Grand Prix Finland, Toronto Pro Invitational, Grand Prix Germany.
1999Mr. Olympia, World Pro Championships, Pride Grand Prix England
2000Mr. Olympia, World Pro Championships, Mr. Brody Langley, Grand Prix England
2001Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, New Zealand Grand Prix
2002Mr. Olympia, Grand Prix Holland
2003Mr. Olympia, Grand Prix Russia
2004Mr. Olympia, Grand Prix England, Grand Prix Holland, Grand Prix Russia
2005Mr. Olympia
2006Mr. Olympia 2nd, Grand Prix Austria, Grand Prix Holland, Grand Prix Romania
2007Mr. Olympia 4th

Struggle with leg surgery

Unfortunately, Ronnie Coleman now struggles to walk unassisted. This happened when he continued training even after deteriorating health conditions.

He underwent two surgeries in 2018 to overcome these conditions. But, none of them worked for him. These surgeries cost him $300,000 and $500,000 respectively. 

Social Media Profiles

Instagramwww.instagram.com/ronniecoleman8/
Twitterwww.twitter.com/bigroncoleman 
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Frequently Asked Questions

At what age did Ronnie Coleman retire from professional bodybuilding?

He retired in 2011 at the age of 47.

Has Ronnie Coleman won the greatest number of Mr. Olympia titles?

Both Ronnie Coleman and Larry Scott have won the Mr. Olympia title 8 times, more than anyone else in the world. 

Who is the legendary rival of Ronnie Coleman? 

Jay Cutler

How much did Ronnie Coleman train for Mr. Olympia?

2 hours daily.

What food items are included in Ronnie Coleman’s diet?

During competitions, he used to consume rice, eggs, beef, chicken, beans, oatmeal, potatoes, and a lot of veggies. 

I have taken the necessary care to provide you with accurate information. Still, if you notice any kind of error in this post then do let me know in the comment box. You may also get in touch with my team via the contact page of this portal. 

Marissa Johnson

Marissa Johnson is a passionate writer who likes to present facts in an interesting way. With a passion for research, she loves to dive deep into the world of significant events including important days around the world. Marissa’s articles also provide helpful details about the net worth of celebrities all around the globe.

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