Laird Hamilton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 2, 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1987–2026 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Laird Hamilton (also known as Laird John Hamilton).
Birthday: March 2, 1964.
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA.
Gender: Male.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 36.
Bio info: American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, occasional fashion and action-sports model. Married to Gabrielle Reece (professional volleyball player, television personality, and model). Family splits time between Maui, Hawaii and Malibu, California.
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Co-founded Laird Superfood in 2015 with former CEO Paul Hodge.
Described as the world's most prolific big-wave surfer.
Laird Hamilton, also known as Laird John Hamilton, is an American big-wave surfer and co-inventor of tow-in surfing. Born on March 2, 1964, in San Francisco, California, he is also an occasional fashion and action-sports model. Hamilton has 36 known acting credits. In 2015, he co-founded Laird Superfood alongside former CEO Paul Hodge. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a professional volleyball player, model, and television personality. Hamilton and his family divide their time between residences in Malibu, California, and Maui, Hawaii.
*Laird Hamilton, also known as Laird John Hamilton, is an American big-
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Laird Hamilton (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
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Name: Laird Hamilton (also known as Laird John Hamilton).
Birthday: March 2, 1964.
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 36.
Gender: Male.
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Co-founded Laird Superfood in 2015 with former CEO Paul Hodge.
Described as a prolific big-wave surfer.
Synopsis:
Laird Hamilton (born 1964) is an American big-wave surfer.
Co-inventor of tow-in surfing.
Occasional fashion and action-sports model.
Married to Gabrielle Reece (professional volleyball player, television personality, and model).
Residences: Maui, Hawaii and Malibu, California.
Paragraph 1: Background and Identity.
Laird Hamilton, also known as Laird John Hamilton, is an American big-wave surfer born on March 2, 1964, in San Francisco, California. He is recognized as a co-inventor of tow-in surfing and has worked as an occasional fashion and action-sports model. In 2015, he co-founded the company Laird Superfood alongside former CEO Paul Hodge. Hamilton and his family divide their time between residences in Malibu, California, and Maui, Hawaii. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, who is a model, television personality, and professional volleyball player.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In the entertainment industry, Hamilton is known for his work in acting. He has a total of 36 known credits.
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Laird Hamilton, also known as Laird John Hamilton, is an American big-wave surfer born on March 2, 1964, in San Francisco, California. He is recognized as a co-inventor of tow-in surfing and has worked as an occasional fashion and action-sports model. In 2015, he co-founded the company Laird Superfood alongside former CEO Paul Hodge. Hamilton and his family divide their time between residences in Malibu, California, and Maui, Hawaii. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, who is a model, television personality, and professional volleyball player. (91 words)
In the entertainment industry, Hamilton is known for his work in acting. He has a total of 36 known credits. (19 words)
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Name: Laird Hamilton / Laird John Hamilton.
Birth: March 2, 1964, San Francisco, California, USA.
Profession: Big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, occasional fashion and action-sports model.
Business: Co-founded Laird Superfood in 2015 with Paul Hodge.
Family: Married to Gabrielle Reece (volleyball player, TV personality, model
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- On The Wave (2026) as Self
- The Trainer (2024)
- Holy Surf! - Once Upon a Wave (2024) as Self
- Dear... (2020) as Self
- The Longest Wave (2019) as Self
- Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017) as Self
- Ballers (2015) as Laird Hamilton
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Waiting for Lightning (2012) as Self
- The Descendants (2011) as Troy Cook
- Finding Joe (2011) as Self
- That First Glide (2011) as Self
- The Oxbow Watermen Experience (2010)
- Going Vertical: The Short Board Revolution (2010) as Self
- Cubed (2009) as Laird Hamilton
- Gary Unmarried (2008)
- Water Man (2008) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb (2007)
- Bra Boys (2007) as Self
- American Dad! (2005) as Laird Hamilton (voice)
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- Iconoclasts (2005) as Self
- All Aboard the Crazy Train (2005) as Self
- Listen Up! (2004) as Laird Hamilton
- Riding Giants (2004) as Laird John Hamilton
- The New Tom Green Show (2003) as Self
- Step Into Liquid (2003) as Himself
- TO' day of days (2003)
- Making the Call - Big Waves of the North Pacific (2003) as Self
- Die Another Day: From Script to Screen (2002) as Self
- Laird (2001) Producer
- TO' Day of Days: Laird Hamilton & Friends Epic Trip to Tahiti (2001)
- Biggest Wednesday (2000)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Groove: Requiem in the Key of Ski (1991)
- North Shore (1987) as Lance Burkhart
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laird Hamilton best known for?
Laird Hamilton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dear... (2020), Ballers (2015), Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014), The Descendants (2011).
When and where was Laird Hamilton born?
Laird Hamilton was born on March 2, 1964 in San Francisco, California, USA.
How many credits does Laird Hamilton have?
Laird Hamilton has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Laird Hamilton's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Laird Hamilton (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Orig...
Laird Hamilton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) — aged about 43
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 29
- American Dad! (2005) as Laird Hamilton (voice) — aged about 41
- The Colbert Report (2005) — aged about 41
- Ballers (2015) as Laird Hamilton — aged about 51
- The Descendants (2011) as Troy Cook — aged about 47
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