Bob Cicherillo

Robert Michael Cicherillo was born on December 1, 1965, in Rochester, New York. His involvement in bodybuilding began early, with his first competition being the 1981 Natural America, where he achieved 4th place in the teen tall class. He continued his competitive career within the National Physique Committee (NPC), winning the heavyweight class division at the 1987 NPC Junior Nationals. Cicherillo’s dedication to the sport led him to earn his professional card at the 2000 NPC USA Championships in the Super-Heavyweight division, after thirteen years of amateur competition. He made his IFBB Night of Champions debut in 2001, placing 11th, and entered the Mr. Olympia competition in 2002. A significant competitive achievement was winning the 2006 Masters Pro World title.

Beyond his competitive career, Cicherillo established himself as a media personality within the bodybuilding world. He became known as “The Voice of Professional Bodybuilding,” notably serving as the emcee and host for various Mr. Olympia contests and numerous other NPC and IFBB events. His media work extended to co-hosting the radio show and podcast “Pro Bodybuilding Weekly” with Dan Solomon. Cicherillo has also been a regular contributor to fitness websites like Bodybuilding.com and has been featured in a variety of fitness and magazine articles, including the cover of Flex magazine.

Cicherillo’s career also includes appearances in entertainment. He was a “Titan” on the original “American Gladiators” TV series in 1991/1992. His acting credits include a role in the television sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle” and playing Rory, a bodybuilder, in the 2004 movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” He also appeared in an ESPN SportsCenter commercial with Stuart Scott and a music video for Smash Mouth’s “You Are My Number One.” He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, showcasing his diverse professional engagements.