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Mike Katz is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Mike Katz has a verified height of 6'1" (186 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 240 lb (109 kg).
4 career wins
Mike Katz
Mike Katz, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 6'1" (186 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 240 lb (109 kg). He was born on November 14, 1944 and is 81 years old.
Mike Katz is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1964–1981.
Across 18 recorded contest results, Mike Katz has 4 first-place finishes (a 22.2% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 18
- Wins
- 4
- Win Rate
- 22.2%
- Career
- 1964–1981
- Height
- 6'1" (186 cm)
- Weight
- 240 lb (109 kg)
- Age
- 81
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Verified
- Sources
- 8
Every season on record
Peak Year 1970 (2 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1964
- First Win
- 1970
- Olympia Debut
- 1976
- Last Contest
- 1981
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 15 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Michael Katz is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder and former professional football player with the New York Jets, most famous for his appearance with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1977 bodybuilding documentary film Pumping Iron. He was paid $1,000 to sign a release for appearing in the film. On 1 March, 2025, Mike Katz was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award by Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Olympia
2Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
All pro shows
18Contests
4Wins
10Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Franco Columbu |
| 1980 | Natural Mr America | Other Divisions | #4 | Rod Koontz |
| 1980 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Tony Pearson |
| 1980 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Jusup Wilkosz |
| 1976 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #2 | Ken Waller |
| 1975 | Universe | Other Divisions | #4 | Ken Waller |
| 1974 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #2 | Lou Ferrigno |
| 1973 | Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Lou Ferrigno |
| 1972 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #2 | Ken Waller |
| 1972 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1972 | Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Karl Bloemer |
| 1970 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr East Coast | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Don Peters |
| 1965 | Mr New England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Thelowiz English |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #5 | Steve Kotis |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Bud Schosek |
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