Gregory Michael Avedon is a former model who achieved success in the 1990s and fitness personality. Avedon born and raised in Miami. He graduated University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. He was discovered by a modeling agent at a local mall, who wanted to represent him. He worked at a graphic design agency, in Tallahassee, and after a year was back home in Miami, working as a freelance artist. He worked for Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Krizia, Trussardi and Valentino Garavani, and appeared in several magazines and catalogs, including Men's Health, Esquire, GQ, Vanity Fair, International Male, and L'Uomo Vogue. in 1996 he began to study acting in New York. Avedon has been on more Men's Health covers than anyone, with 20 covers. He has also written a successful editorial column in Men's Health magazine called Muscle Chow, which became a bestselling book. Avedon currently has two books: Muscle Chow and The 14-Day Get Lean Diet; both based on health, training and nutrition. Avedon is still an active model, but also has a successful career as a personal trainer, certified with NASM. 

September 25th, 1965 in Miami (Age 59)