Kelly Slater
Biography
Robert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style, born on February 11, 1972, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. With 134 known credits in acting listed on the Movie Database, he is recognized as a male performer in the television and film industry. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994 to 1998. He holds the distinction of being both the youngest at age 20 and the oldest at age 39 to win the title. Upon winning his fifth world title in 1997, Slater passed Australian surfing legend Mark Richards to become the most successful champion in the history of the sport.
Career overview
Robert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer born on February 11, 1972, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. Recognized for his style and competitive prowess, Slater has achieved significant historical milestones in his sport, including being crowned ASP World Champion a record eleven times, which encompasses five consecutive titles from 1994 to 1998. He holds the distinction of being both the youngest surfer to win the title at the age of twenty and the oldest at the age of thirty-nine. When he secured his fifth world title in 1997, Slater surpassed Australian surfing legend Mark Richards, establishing himself as the most successful champion in the history of the sport. In 2007, he achieved another major milestone by becoming the all-time leader in career event wins after claiming victory at the Boost Mobile Pro event held at Lower Trestles near San Clemente, California, breaking the previous record held by his childhood hero.
In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Slater is documented in the film and television database under the acting category with one hundred thirty-four known credits. His professional profile notes his personal information, gender as male, and alternative names in other languages.
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Full Filmography
137 titles- Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026) as Self
- Antarctica - Domain One (2025) as Narrator
- Jérémy Florès - Dos au mur (2025)
- Holy Surf! - Once Upon a Wave (2024) as Self
- Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis (2023) as Self
- The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe (2023) as The GOAT
- Make or Break (2022) as Self
- Waterman (2022) as Self
- Kelly Slater: The Lost Tapes (2022) as Kelly Slater
- The Ultimate Surfer (2021) as Self - Special Correspondent
- Greatness Code (2020) as Self
- Becoming Bronson (2020)
- Surfing Morning of the Sun (2020) as Self
- Tokyo Rising (2020) as Self
- And Two If By Sea: The Hobgood Brothers (2019) as Himself
- 24/7: Kelly Slater (2019) as Self
- Momentum Generation (2018) as Himself
- Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018) as Himself
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Proximity (2017) as Himself
- The Ripple Effect (2016) as Self
- Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story (2016) as Himself
- 4 Waves 1 Hour (2016)
- Surprise Excitement Party (2016)
- Saca - O filme de Tiago Pires (2016) as Kelly Slater
- Ballers (2015) as Kelly Slater
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Undeniable with Dan Patrick (2015) as Self
- Psychic Migrations (2015)
- View from a Blue Moon (2015) as Self
- The Search for Freedom (2015) as Self
- Chasing Addictions (2013) as Self
- The White Album (2013)
- Surfing Your Dreams (2013)
- On The Wave (2013) as himself
- Moments 2 (2012)
- Here & Now (2012)
- This Time Tomorrow (2012) as Himself
- Minds in the Water (2012) as Self
- Aqua Luna (2012)
- Moments (2011) as Self
- Fighting Fear (2011) as Himself
- 80 Waves (2010) as Self
- High 5 (2010)
- The Ultimate Wave Tahiti (2010) as Himself
- Going Vertical: The Short Board Revolution (2010) as Self
- Quiksilver Cypher Vision (2010)
- Under The Sun (2010)
- Cloud 9 (2009)
- Highwater (2009) as Himself
- A Fly in the Champagne (2009) as himself
- Absolute Mexico (2009)
- For a Few Barrels More (2009)
- Surf Adventures 2 - A Busca Continua (2008)
- Waveriders (2008) as Himself
- 805: Eight Zero Five (2008)
- Bustin' Down the Door (2008) as Self
- The Surfer's Journal - Biographies Vol 1 - Curren/Slater (2008)
- The Pursuit (2008)
- One Track Mind (2008)
- Surf's Up (2007) as Kelly (voice)
- Bra Boys (2007) as Self
- Young Guns 3 (2007)
- Walking on Water (2007) as Self
- Absolute Garbage (2007) as Man On The Beach
- Down the Barrel (2007) as Himself
- Pipeline Posse: Project 1 (2007)
- A Bowlful of Chile (2007)
- Mixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1 (2007)
- Making Headlines (2006)
- Always Right (2006)
- Chasing Dora (2006)
- Sipping Jetstreams: An Adventure in Life (2006) as actor
- Letting Go (2006)
- Critically Acclaimed (2006)
- A Fistful of Barrels (2006)
- Trippin' (2005) as Self
- Doped Youth (2005)
- Young Guns 2 (2005)
- Drive Thru Europe (2005)
- Campaign 2: A Taylor Steele Movie (2005)
- BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o (2005)
- América do Surf (2005)
- The Big Bounce (2004) as Kelly Slater
- The Big Bounce (2004) Stunts
- Samba Trance & Rock n Roll (2004)
- Riding Giants (2004) as Kelly Slater
- Blue Horizon (2004) as Himself
- Kelly Slater & The Young Guns (2004)
- A Brokedown Melody (2004)
- Crossing the Line (2004)
- Back in Town (2004) as Self
- Global (2004)
- Islands in the Stream (2004)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as Himself (voice)
- Step Into Liquid (2003) as Himself
- Circle One (2003) as Himself
- Campaign (2003)
- Bounty Hunters (2003)
- Rise Above (2003)
- Radio Waves (2003)
- The Kill Five (2002)
- The September Sessions (2002) as Himself
- The September Sessions (2002) Producer
- Fanning the Fire (2002)
- Shelter (2001) as Himself
- Trick or Treat (2001)
- Thicker Than Water (2000) as Himself
- Hit & Run (2000) as Himself
- These Are...Better Days (1999) as Surfer
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Loose Change (1999)
- Billabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives (1999)
- No Destination (1998)
- Raw Irons (1998)
- The Kill 3 (1998)
- Bliss (1997)
- The Show (1997)
- Kelly Slater in Kolor (1997) as self
- Arli$$ (1996) as Kelly Slater
- Billabong Challenge: Jeffrey's Bay (1995)
- Billabong Challenge: The Mystery Left (1995)
- Focus (1994)
- The Kill 2 (1994)
- Momentum II (1993)
- Momentum (1992)
- The Kill (1992)
- One Step Beyond (1991)
- Kelly Slater in Black and White (1991) as Self
- Surfers: The Movie (1990)
- Baywatch (1989)
- Baywatch (1989) as Jimmy Slade
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Day Newport Died
- A Common Thread as Self
- The Movement
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kelly Slater best known for?
Kelly Slater is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jérémy Florès - Dos au mur (2025), Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017), Ballers (2015), Amrit Manthan (2012).
When and where was Kelly Slater born?
Kelly Slater was born on February 11, 1972 in Cocoa Beach, FL, USA.
How many credits does Kelly Slater have?
Kelly Slater has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Kelly Slater's background in cinema and television?
Robert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style, born on February 11, 1972, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. With 134 known credits in acting listed on the Movie Database, he is recognized as a male performer in the television and film industry. He has been crow...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jérémy Florès - Dos au mur (2025) — aged about 53
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as Himself (voice) — aged about 31
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 18
- Ballers (2015) as Kelly Slater — aged about 43
- Arli$$ (1996) as Kelly Slater — aged about 24
- Surf's Up (2007) as Kelly (voice) — aged about 35
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