Many backgrounds have made famous divers. They come from all walks of life, including Tom Hanks and Kate Middleton. Some of the most famous divers have a connection to the ocean, and others are simply famous people in general. If you're a movie fan, you may want to check out some of these famous divers.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is a famous diver and he recently celebrated his 64th birthday by swimming and diving into the pool. In a video posted on his Instagram account, he dives past a camera before jumping into the pool. The caption to the video was "This Greyhound has 64!" Hanx." Rita Wilson Wilson was the actor's spouse. Rita also celebrated Hanx’s birthday.
Tom Hanks was a Californian born on December 19, 1949. He later studied theater at UCLA. Vincent Dowling (the head of Great Lakes Theatre Festival) was a college friend. He was asked by the festival to intern, and the experience grew into a 3-year experience that encompassed many aspects. He dropped out of college after three years.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton is now a certified scuba diver and an advanced open water diver. The Duchess was a avid sports enthusiast throughout her entire life. She has played tennis and cricket in heels and is an honorary member of the All England Tennis Club. She is also a skilled sailor, and once beat Prince William. Kate recently completed an advanced openwater diver qualification course which permits her to dive upto 98 feet. 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 royal couple went on a Caribbean vacation, as well as scuba diving. While there, they visited Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. A video of the couple diving became viral while they were there, prompting royal watchers to question whether the video was fake or real.
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson is an American actor who has acted in numerous diver roles in movies. After Sunset, a 2004 film, was the film where he learned to scuba dive. He then completed his scuba dive certification in the Bahamas. He has appeared as a diver in many films and is now a skilled expert. Salmahayek, Harrelson’s costar is a certified diver. Hayek has been diving since the age of 12 and has been a certified diver for over a decade.
The actor is also a conservationist with a passion for the natural world. He helped establish wildland conservancies, and he also owns an electric automobile. The American Party, an educational organization that he started to vent his frustration at economic and environmental injustices, is also what he's doing.
Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges was a famous diver and actor who brought scuba to the mainstream. His tv series, "Sea Hunt," introduced many people in the 1950s to this new sport. He played Mike Nelson, a retired U.S. Navy Navy frigate. He was very popular in that series and used his role to encourage ocean conservation. He passed away in 1998. His legacy will be carried on by many scuba divers.
Lloyd Bridges was an actor and made scuba diving even more popular through his role as Mike Nelson in "Sea Hunt". The film was hugely popular with viewers all over the world, with ratings reaching as high as 15,000,000 viewers per week. The movie was also a great recruiting vehicle for the sport of scuba diving. Bridges was instantly recognizable for his passion for scuba diving.
Jeff and Beau Bridges
Beau and Jeff Bridges, the famed diving duo, have teamed together to make movies and appear in television. They appeared together in "Harts of the West", 1993 and "The Outer Limits", in 1994. Besides diving and acting, Jeff Bridges has a diverse background. He was an actor, director, producer, and producer. He also co-wrote several books.
Jeff Bridges has been an award-winning actor as well as a singer and producer. He was a Los Angeles native. His father, Lloyd, is also an actor. Beau, his brother, is also an actor on television and has appeared in films like "Sea Hunt." Jeff said that his father taught him valuable lessons in life and gave him professional advice.