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Who was Bruce Brown?
Bruce Brown was an American filmmaker best known for his surf and motorcycle documentaries, including The Endless Summer and On Any Sunday. He was born December 1, 1937 in San Francisco and died December 10, 2017 in Santa Barbara at age 80.
How did he get his start in filmmaking?
After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on a submarine. While stationed in Honolulu in 1955, he shot his first hobby film of surfers using an 8mm camera.
What did he do before he made movies full time?
After his Navy discharge he briefly attended Long Beach City College and worked as a lifeguard.
What was his most famous film?
The Endless Summer (1964), which follows surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel around the world chasing waves. It is considered among the most influential films in the surf genre.
Who were the two surfers featured in The Endless Summer?
Mike Hynson and Robert August, who journeyed worldwide in search of great surf.
When did The Endless Summer reach a wide audience?
Although it was made in 1964, the film received a nationwide theatrical release in 1966.
Did he make a sequel to The Endless Summer?
Yes. He made The Endless Summer II in 1994 alongside his son Dana Brown.
What were some of his early surf films?
His early surf movies included Slippery When Wet (1958), Surf Crazy (1959), Barefoot Adventure (1960), Surfing Hollow Days (1961), and Water-Logged (1962).
What is On Any Sunday?
On Any Sunday (1971) is Bruce Brown’s motorcycle documentary, which is held in high regard. He followed it with On Any Sunday II in 1981 and served as executive producer on On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter in 2014.
Was he only a surf filmmaker?
No. Beyond his surf films he was also known for motorcycle documentaries, most notably the On Any Sunday series.
What halls of fame recognized him?
He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach in 2009.
Is there a monument honoring him?
Yes. In 2019 a life-size statue of Bruce Brown, created by William Limebrook, was unveiled in Dana Point.
Did filmmaking run in his family?
Yes. He was the father of filmmaker Dana Brown, who worked with him on The Endless Summer II.
What is Bruce Brown Films?
In 2003 he revived Bruce Brown Films, LLC to protect his intellectual property and film archives.