Many people have been famous divers. They can range from Tom Hanks to Kate Middleton. Some of the most famous divers have a connection to the ocean, and others are simply famous people in general. You might enjoy these famous divers if you are a movie buff.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an internationally known diver. He recently celebrated his 64th Birthday by diving into the pool. In an Instagram video, he jumps over the camera and into the water. He captioned his video with "This Greyhound Is 64!" Hanx." Rita Wilson Wilson, Rita Wilson's wife celebrated her husband's birthday.
Tom Hanks, who was born December 19, 1949 in California, was raised there. He went on to study theatre at UCLA. Vincent Dowling (the head of Great Lakes Theatre Festival) was a college friend. He was asked to intern at the festival, and this internship grew into a three-year experience that spanned many aspects of the theatre. He left college after three years.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton is now a certified scuba diver and an advanced open water diver. The Duchess of Cambridge has always been an avid sports fan throughout her life. She is an honorary Member of the All England Tennis Club. Her talents extend to sailing where she defeated Prince William. Kate recently completed an advanced open water diver qualification, which allows her up to 98ft. The certification allows Kate to travel with Prince William on underwater adventures. The prince also took over the position of president of the British Sub-Aqua Club, a club that helps people learn about the underwater world.
The couple took a Caribbean tour and scuba dived. They also visited Jamaica, Belize, and the Bahamas in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum anniversary. The couple's video of diving went viral and some royal watchers wondered if it was real or fake.
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson is an American actor that has performed many divers roles in movies. After Sunset in 2004, he was first taught how to scuba-dive. He obtained his scuba instructor certification in Bahamas. He is now a certified diver and has been in many other movies. Salma Hayek is Harrelson's costar and is a certified diver. She has been diving since she was twelve years old.
The actor is also an environmentalist and has a passion to protect the environment. He has helped create wildland conservancies and drives an electric car. He is also the founder of American Party, an educational organisation that aims at channeling his frustration with economic and environmental injustices.
Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges was a prominent diver and actor who introduced scuba to the mainstream. His television show "Sea Hunt" introduced people to the new sport in 1950s. He played the role of Mike Nelson, a retired U.S. Navy Navy frogman. He used his position in the series to promote ocean conservation. He passed away in 1998. His legacy will be carried on by many scuba divers.
Lloyd Bridges, an actor, starred in the film. He was known for making scuba diving more popular when he played the role of Mike Nelson on "Sea Hunt." It was a big success worldwide with over 15 million viewers every week. It was also a powerful recruiting tool for scuba diving. Bridges became an instant celebrity because it captured the essence and beauty of scuba diving.
Jeff and Beau Bridges
Beau and Jeff Bridges are a famous diving team that have teamed-up to make movies. They appeared in "Harts of the West" in 1993 and "The Outer Limits" in 1994. Jeff Bridges' diverse background includes acting and diving. He has worked as an actor, director, producer and co-authored several books.
Jeff Bridges is an actor and singer who has been nominated for several awards. He was born in Los Angeles, California. His father, Lloyd, is also an actor. Beau, his younger brother, is an actor on television who has starred as Beau in "Sea Hunt." Jeff shared the stage with his father, who taught Jeff valuable life lessons as well as professional advice.