- Birth date : May 13, 1964
- Birth place : Monroe, Louisiana
- Raised : Bastrop, Louisiana
- Education : Bastrop High School 1982, Grambling State University, 1986 (BS in Accounting, Cum Laude)
- Married: Christine Achkar Coleman
- Children : Jamilleah and Valencia Daniel
- Occupation : Reserve Police Officer for the Arlington Police Dept.
- Height : 5'11"
- Weight : (Contest) 305lbs, (Off season) 330 lbs
- Current Residence : Arlington, TX
- 1st Amateur Victory : Mr. Texas 1990
- Pro Qualifying Event : 1991 World Amateur Championships
- Career Highlight : Winning the 1998 Mr. Olympia