Greg Louganis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 29, 1960 in El Cajon, California, USA
- Age
- 66
- Active Years
- 1987–2017 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Gregory Efthimios Greg Louganis is an American Olympic diver, LGBT activist, and author. He won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics on both the springboard and platform, making him the only male and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. He has been described as the greatest American diver and probably the greatest diver in history. Having been a theatre major in college, Louganis acted in several movies in the late 1980s and 1990s, including Touch Me in 1997. In 1993, he played the role of Darius in an Off-Broadway production of the play Jeffrey, and in 1995, he starred in a production.
Career overview
Gregory Efthimios Greg Louganis was a theatre major in college. During the late 1980s and the 1990s, Louganis acted in several movies, including the 1997 film Touch Me. In addition to his work in film, Louganis also performed on stage. In 1993, he played the role of Darius in an Off-Broadway production of the play Jeffrey.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018) as Self
- The Devil's Share (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Zico
- Entourage (2015) as Lloyd's Fiancée
- Sabre Dance (2015) as Salvador Dali
- Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014) as Himself
- Portlandia (2011) as Greg Louganis
- Old Dogs & New Tricks (2011) as Dirk Evans
- Old Dogs & New Tricks (2011) as Dirk Evans (archive footage)
- My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story (2009) as Self
- Watercolors (2008) as Coach Brown
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Take the Flame! Gay Games: Grace, Grit, and Glory (2005) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997) as Narrator/Himself
- Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997) Book
- Touch Me (1997) as David
- It's My Party (1996) as Dan Zuma
- Power Moves (1995) as himself
- The Day Today (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Inside Out 3 (1992) as Max (segment "The Wet Dream")
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Halcyon (1989)
- Superstars and their Moms (1987) as Self
- Dirty Laundry (1987) as Larry
- 16 Days of Glory (1985) as Self
- Games of the XXI Olympiad (1977) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Object of Desire
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Louganis best known for?
Greg Louganis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017), Entourage (2015), Portlandia (2011), Topaz (1969).
When and where was Greg Louganis born?
Greg Louganis was born on January 29, 1960 in El Cajon, California, USA.
How many credits does Greg Louganis have?
Greg Louganis has 29 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1987 and 2017.
What is Greg Louganis's background in cinema and television?
Gregory Efthimios Greg Louganis is an American Olympic diver, LGBT activist, and author. He won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics on both the springboard and platform, making him the only male and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. He has been des...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Day Today (1994) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 34
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist — aged about 38
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 2
- 16 Days of Glory (1985) as Self — aged about 25
- Portlandia (2011) as Greg Louganis — aged about 51
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron — aged about 45
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