Joseph Bonomo (December 25, 1901 – March 28, 1978) was a famous American weightlifter, strongman, film stunt performer, and actor.

As a child Bonomo built himself into a strongman, winning the "Mr. Modern Apollo" contest of 1921, for which the prizes included a ten-week movie contract.

[4] Bonomo took interest in dieting and physical culture.

His 1954 book Power Plus Cable Course was endorsed by Bernarr Macfadden.

In 1951 he authored Calorie Counter and Control Guide, which sold 17 million copies.