Laird Hamilton at Oceana's 2008 Partners Award Gala. Private Residence, Pacific Palisades, CA. 10-18-08

RECENT CREDITS
The Descendants (FILM)  Dec. 16, 2011
Oprah Winfrey (TV)  Oct. 25, 2007
Iconoclasts (TV)  Oct. 26, 2006


HIGHLIGHTS
Was born underwater in an experimental tank known as a "bathysphere."
In the early '90s, helped develop the "tow-in" surfing technique, which involves using watercraft such as jet skis to create and ride bigger waves.
Invented the foilboard surfboard, which allows surfing in the deep ocean by adding hydrofoil technology to a traditional board.
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

The Descendants  2011 -Troy Cook
Actor
Film


Riding Giants  2004
Executive Producer
Film


North Shore  1987 -Lance Burkhart
Actor
Film




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Highlights

Was born underwater in an experimental tank known as a "bathysphere."
In the early '90s, helped develop the "tow-in" surfing technique, which involves using watercraft such as jet skis to create and ride bigger waves.
Invented the foilboard surfboard, which allows surfing in the deep ocean by adding hydrofoil technology to a traditional board.
Performed stunt work for the big-budget action movies Waterworld (1995) and Die Another Day (2002).
In the summer of 2007, participated in ABC reality series Fast Cars & Superstars: The Young Guns Celebrity Race, in which NASCAR drivers taught celebrities how to race stock cars.
Has suffered numerous injuring while surfing, including broken ribs and ankles and separated shoulders.


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