John Philbin

John Philbin (born April 27, 1960) is an American actor who is best known for his appearances in the films North Shore, Return of the Living Dead, Point Break and Tombstone.[1]

For the English footballer, see Jack Philbin.
John Philbin
Born (1960-04-27) April 27, 1960
Carmel, California, United States
OccupationActor

Early life

Philbin began surfing at 12.[2] He studied acting at the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as being on the university's surf team.[2]

Career

An accomplished surfer, Philbin has used this skill in films such as Point Break,[3] The Boost, and North Shore.[3] Some of his other films include Children of the Corn[2] and The Return of the Living Dead.[4]

Surfing instruction

Philbin gives surf training to actors to prepare them for film roles,[2] one of the most notable being the surf instructor for actors in the film Blue Crush.[5]

Personal life

2015 arrest

Philbin was arrested on February 28, 2015 after he brandished a loaded gun to his girlfriend. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail (credited with 26 days), plus 3 years' probation and complete a 52-week AA program and domestic violence classes.[6]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1984Children Of The CornAmos
1984Grandview, U.S.A.Cowboy
1985The New KidsGideon
1985The Return of the Living DeadChuck
1987Shy PeopleTommy
1987North ShoreTurtle
1987Under CoverOfficer Vic Fieldson
1988The BoostTimUncredited
1988Honor BoundSergeant Max Young
1989Martians Go HomeDonny
1990Point BreakNathanial
1993TombstoneTom McLaury
1994The CrewAlex
1996Blossom TimeArthur Steele
1997The Killing JarPete Lawrence
1997LevitatioThe Police Officer
1997MoonbaseLucas
1998GirlMr. Jones
2001The Edge of the MidwayDan
2001Perfect FitMonty
2002Blue Crush
2007Zombie FarmAgent Richardson
2011Soul SurferFuel TV Reporter #2
2013The Perfect HouseJeff
2015Bikini Inception
2015OvationParty Guest #7

References
  1. "John Philbin : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  2. Dundas, Noah. "Turtle Talk: An Interview with John Philbin". The Inertia. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  3. "Nobody Listens to Turtle The John Philbin Interview | Surfer Magazine". Surfer Magazine. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  4. "Comic-Con 2016 Interview: Thom Mathews & John Philbin Reflect on The Return Of The Living Dead - Daily Dead". Daily Dead. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  5. "About John Philbin". prosurfinstruction.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  6. "Point Break Actor - Vaya con Dios, Brah! - I Got 30 Days for Loaded Gun". tmz.com. Retrieved 2015-04-05.


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