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Ricou Browning
Acting
Born February 16, 1930 · Fort Pierce, Florida, USA
Died February 27, 2023
Also known as Riccou Browning
Biography
Ricou Browning (February 16, 1930 – February 27, 2023) was an American actor, stuntman, screenwriter, underwater cinematographer, director and producer. Ricou Browning was famous as the Gill-Man in the underwater sequences in the film Creature From the Black Lagoon.
Awards & recognition
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Filmography15 titles
Flipper's New Adventure
1964as Dr. Burton
1964as Dr. Burton
Creature from the Black Lagoon
1954as The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
1954as The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
Away We Go
2009Stunt Coordinator
2009Stunt Coordinator
Sea Hunt
The Heavenly Kid
1985Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
1985Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
Caddyshack
1980Second Unit Director
1980Second Unit Director
Flipper
1964Director, Producer
1964Director, Producer
Hello Down There
1969Second Unit Director
1969Second Unit Director
Flipper
1963Associate Producer, Story
1963Associate Producer, Story
Flipper
1996Story
1996Story
Revenge of the Creature
1955as The Gill Man (in water) / Lab Technician (uncredited)
1955as The Gill Man (in water) / Lab Technician (uncredited)
The Creature Walks Among Us
1956as The Gill Man (in water)(uncredited)
1956as The Gill Man (in water)(uncredited)
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach
1988Second Unit Director
1988Second Unit Director
Hollywood in the Atomic Age - Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021as Self (archive footage)
2021as Self (archive footage)
Opposing Force
1986Stunt Coordinator
1986Stunt Coordinator