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Samir Bannout was born on 7 November, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon, is a Lebanese bodybuilder. Discover Samir Bannout's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 7 November, 1955
Birthday 7 November
Birthplace Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality Lebanon

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Samir Bannout Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Samir Bannout height is 5 ft and Weight contest: 205 lbs off-season: 215 lbs.

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Height 5 ft
Weight contest: 205 lbs off-season: 215 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Samir Bannout Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Samir Bannout worth at the age of 68 years old? Samir Bannout’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Lebanon. We have estimated Samir Bannout's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1955

Samir Bannout (سمير بنّوت) (born November 7, 1955) is a Lebanese former professional bodybuilder and coach.

1977

Bannout weighed 196 lb for his win at the contest, making him the last Mr. Olympia to weigh under 200 lb. His victory ended what is referred to as the "aesthetics" era for the Mr. Olympia contest, which had originally started with American Frank Zane winning the title in 1977 and reverted to emphasizing increased mass and size starting with American Lee Haney winning in 1984 for the first time and following up his inaugural victory with seven additional consecutive wins for a record grand total of eight titles.

Bannout is regarded by many as having the greatest back in bodybuilding history.

The extreme muscular definition that he achieved in his lower back region portrayed the shape of a "Lebanese Cedar" or "Christmas Tree" when posing on stage.

1979

He began competing at the amateur level, where he rose up the ranks and eventually achieved IFBB pro status by winning his light-heavyweight class at the 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships.

By this time, Samir had already relocated to Santa Monica, California.

1982

Bannout took fourth place at the 1982 Mr. Olympia contest and returned the following year to take home the title in 1983, winning the contest to become Mr. Olympia 1983.

The contest was held in Munich, Germany that year, and the trophy awarded to him is called a "Sandow" for Eugen Sandow.

1983

He won the 1983 Mr. Olympia title, and is the first Middle Eastern bodybuilder to win the title.

Known as "the Lion of Lebanon", Samir Bannout won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983.

Bannout has appeared on the covers of many fitness and bodybuilding publications, including Strength and Health, MuscleMag International, Muscle Digest, Flex, Muscle Training Illustrated, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle Up, IronMan and Muscular Development magazines.

Samir Bannout left his native Lebanon and immigrated to America, where he first moved to Detroit, Michigan.

1984

After placing sixth at the 1984 Olympia, the IFBB suspended him for three years as punishment for his participation at the World Championship competition of a rival federation, the WABBA.

Samir Bannout did not get a top-six placing another time at a Mr. Olympia contest, despite competing at the event many more times.

1990

In 1990, he won his second IFBB pro show, the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational.

His professional career lasted 17 years.

Bannout has been open about his past use of anabolic steroids: "I have to be quite truthful with you, I have used anabolics. I'm not going to have to deny it, because all the other Mr. Olympia contenders, I feel that they are using it, and I only use it to reverse catabolic effect."

Bannout openly criticizes the IFBB during the years he competed, in that he felt that he had been "robbed" of winning in other events and that there were significant political undertones to selection of winners at the Mr. Olympia.

Today, Bannout lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Randa, and his three children, Lea, Jesse, Sergio.

2002

He was inducted to the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2002.

He was previously married to the sister of fellow IFBB professional Lee Labrada, Lourdes; they had two daughters.