Harvey Walden IV


Harvey Walden IV is a former United States Marine drill instructor, author, actor and television host.

Military career

Walden joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17. He served as a Drill Instructor at MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina and retired from active duty in Sept 2007 at the rank of First Sergeant.

Post-active duty

Walden is best known in the UK and US for his role as the expert fitness instructor on VH1's and ITV's prime-time shows Fat Club and Celebrity Fit Club.
In the 2007 season of Fit Club, during a heated exchange, contestant Dustin Diamond challenged Walden to "physical combat". Walden responded to the challenge after Dustin refused to follow their diet and exercise plans.
He is a father of two children; one boy, Harvey V, and one girl, Tiyauna Denise.