Ricou Browning
Biography
Ricou Browning was an American stunt performer, actor and filmmaker. Born in Fort Pierce, Florida, he studied physical education at Florida State University and worked in water shows at Wakulla Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs. A film crew scouting locations hired him in 1953 to play the Gill-man in the underwater scenes of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), while Ben Chapman played the creature on land. He played the creature underwater again in Revenge of the Creature (1955), then returned for The Creature Walks Among Us (1956). With Jack Cowden he co-created the Flipper franchise, co-writing and co-producing the 1963 film and directing its underwater second unit, then writing and directing for the television series that began in 1964. He directed Salty (1973) and Mr. No Legs (1978) and did underwater and second unit work on Thunderball (1965) and Caddyshack (1980). In 2012 the Florida Artists Hall of Fame inducted him.
93years old at death
- Born Fort Pierce
- Died Southwest Ranches
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 68 years1954 to 2022
Every film, newest first
- 2022Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in FloridaIMDb rating 6.8
- 1964Flipper's New AdventureIMDb rating 6.0
- 1956The Creature Walks Among UsIMDb rating 5.6
- 1955Revenge of the CreatureIMDb rating 5.6
- 1954Creature from the Black LagoonIMDb rating 6.9
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Big break
Ricou Browning was scouting locations at Wakulla Springs in 1953 when a film crew's cameraman asked him to swim in front of the camera; days later the crew offered him the role of the Gill-man in Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Getting ready for a role
Browning took the part of the Gill-man in Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), performing in the underwater scenes while Ben Chapman portrayed the monster on land. While filming, Browning reportedly stayed underwater without breathing for as long as four minutes.
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Worked with
Ricou Browning shares two films with Nestor Paiva, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Nestor Paiva's page
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John Waters's page
John Agar's page
Jack ArnoldDirector, 2 films, 1954 to 1955
All films by Jack Arnold
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Florida Artists Hall of Fame | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.