Kelly Slater

Acting

Kelly Slater

Born 1972-02-11 · Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972, Cocoa Beach, FL, USA) is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994–98. He is the youngest (at age 20) and the oldest (at age 39) to win the title. Upon winning his 5th world title in 1997, Slater passed Australian surfing legend Mark Richards to become the most successful champion in the history of the sport. In 2007 he also became the all-time leader in career event wins by winning the Boost Mobile Pro event at Lower Trestles near San Clemente, California. The previous record was held by Slater's childhood hero, 3-time world champion Tom Curren. In addition to the ASP tour, Slater has also competed in the X-Games (in 2003 and 2004). On October 3, 2008, Slater won his ninth ASP world title at the Billabong Pro Mundaka by defeating local surfer Eneko Acero in the 3rd round. In May 2005, in the final heat of the Billabong Tahiti Pro contest at Teahupo'o, Slater became the first surfer ever to be awarded two perfect scores for a total 20 out of 20 points under the ASP two-wave scoring system. (The corresponding honor under the previous three-wave system belongs to fellow American Shane Beschen who achieved the feat in 1996.) Since 1990, Slater has been sponsored primarily by surfwear industry giant Quiksilver. He exclusively rides Channel Islands surfboards equipped with his own signature series of FCS fins. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kelly Slater, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Surf's Up poster
6.5

With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.

Surf's Up

2007

Samba Trance & Rock n Roll poster
NR

Produced in 2004, Samba Trance & Rock'n Roll is producing and directing Rafael Mellin, with artistic direction of Marcellus Viana, Mellin and Julio Adler and soundtrack of Tony Mazot, Mulato Beat, Siri, Mugomango and home meal. The main stars are athletes Danylo Grillo, Marcondes Rocha and Bernardo Miranda. Mellin spent a year traveling with them to places like Indonesia, Hawaii and Mexico, and explore the Brazilian coast from north to south, including the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. The production brings together the best highlights of the trip, highlighting the characteristics of each athlete and emphasizing the profile and testimonies of three comrades, drawing a parallel between different musical beats, styles and waves - and also rely on images from competitions.

Samba Trance & Rock n Roll

2004

The Big Bounce poster
5.0

A small-time con artist and a Hawaiian real estate developer's mischievous, enterprising mistress team up for a potential $200,000 score.

The Big Bounce

2004

Young Guns 2 poster
NR

The sequel to the acclaimed Kely Slater and the Young Guns DVD is here. Take a very large boat, a helicopter, jetskis and mix it all up in the Mentawais with Kelly and Quiksilver's team of hotshots. Never seen before aerial views of the famous Mentawai lineups with the Quiksilver team inside, up and over absolute perfection.

Young Guns 2

2005

Riding Giants poster
7.6

Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.

Riding Giants

2004

Bra Boys poster
4.8

A film about the cultural evolution of the Sydney beach side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle faced by it's youth - the notorious surf gang known as the Bra Boys.

Bra Boys

2007

Moments poster
NR

Moments showcases the unbelievable talent of Quiksilver's elite surf team while exploring each rider's unique personality and style. Watch as Dane Reynolds, Craig Anderson, Jeremy Flores, Clay Marzo and Kelly Slater expose their true identities and surf in ways that only they know how to. Also featured is Quiksilver's global team on a trip to G-land a remote wave located in East Java. Come along with Fred Patacchia, Mark Healey, Reef McIntosh, Jamie Mitchell, Ry Craike, Matt Banting, Maxime Huscenot, Travis Logie, Miky Picon, Wiggolly Dantas, Aritz Aranburu, Tom Carroll, Jack Robinson, Leo Fioravanti, Kanoa Igarashi, Mikey Wright and others as they go crazy on one of the worlds most perfect point breaks and discuss the incredible surrounding and history of the wave.

Moments

2011

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC poster
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This intimate documentary traces Johnson's evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. Rare archives and present-day reflections reveal how lived experience, friendship, & exploration shaped the sound & stories behind the music.

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC

2026

Momentum II poster
NR

After Momentum I... the next logical step? MOMENTUM II. More polish. More production. More ripping. But the formula remains the same. Sick sections from the next generation of rising talents. Kelly Slater. Rob Machado. Shane Dorian. Taylor Knox. Kalani Robb. Benji Weatherly. And more. No one could have predicted the success of the first Momentum. And Taylor's immediate response -- even before it's success -- was to keep doing what he was doing: documenting a new generation of rising talent.

Momentum II

1993

Psychic Migrations poster
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Psychic Migrations is yet another inspired Veeco Production that builds on more than 20 years and 30 influential films from the world of Volcom. Directed by veteran surf filmmaker Ryan Thomas and shot on location in the West Indies, East Indies, Australia, Polynesia, and Central and South America, the film weaves the physical expression of riding a rousing score of waves with a cerebral odyssey through the scapes and textures travelled to find them. Made by Volcom in 2015.

Psychic Migrations

2015

Young Guns 3 poster
NR

2007 SURFER Poll Award Winner: Movie of the Year Best Performance by a Male: Julian Wilson Best Performance by a Female: Carissa Moore This time Dane Reynolds, Clay Marzo, Jeremy Flores, Julian Wilson, Ry Craike, master and mentor, Kelly Slater and youngest YG, Garrett Parkes have hit the road hard. See them tracking swells and rolling out at a moment's notice to the world's best waves over the course of six months.

Young Guns 3

2007

High 5 poster
NR

Transworld Surf has made another surf video, and yes, it's gonna be mental! One thing you might be thinking when you see the list of stars is, "How did they come up with that random crew?" It was quite the scientific undertaking. Here is the cast of surf stars we have line up for our newest release, High Five. High performance surfing from some of the top pros, including brand new footage of Andy Irons. Airs, slashes, barrels, wipeouts... this film has it all! Never before seen footage from a new secret spot surfed by Slater, Andy Irons, and Cory Lopez. It rivals that of last year's legendary discovery Skeleton Bay in Namibia. Exotic big wave action featuring Ireland and local hero Fergal Smith.

High 5

2010

Antarctica - Domain One poster
NR

Vast, wild, yet extremely fragile. The coldest place on our planet is also one of the most affected by global warming and needs to be protected. The expedition focuses on exploring, documenting, and surfing in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, in the area known as Domain 1, which is being pushed for Marine Protected Area (MPA) status. Protected areas are very important for mitigating climate change and, in this case, also for regulating human activities such as concentrated fishing. This film helps us understand the importance of this area and the threats affecting it.

Antarctica - Domain One

2025

Moments 2 poster
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Moments 2 delves into the individuality of Quiksilver's global surf team. Go from urban sprawl to island perfection with Jeremy, have fun and sip coconuts with Dane, see what dreams are made of with the 11x World Champ and get lost in the timeless groove of Ando. Though each rider's style is unique, the film captures moments in time of their common bond...surfing. filmed in Indonesia, Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Reunion Island with appearances from the new crop of Young Guns.

Moments 2

2012

Here & Now poster
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This film was shot in one day. More than 25 filmmakers and surfers worked in unison to document the world of surfing in a single 24-hour period: May 2, 2012. From world champs like Kelly Slater and Stephanie Gilmore to free spirits like Dave Rastovich, Ozzy Wright and Alex Knost, this project brings together shapers, photographers, legends, beginners, third world, first world and surf world. Some scored big. Others couldn’t find a ripple. It’s all part of the surfing experience. From contests to camping, hanging at home or hitting the road, veteran surf filmmaker Taylor Steele pulls together an epic, international cast to prove the best place to be is here and now.

Here & Now

2012

80 Waves poster
10.0

Filmed in glorious HD over 5 years and in 10 locations, 80 WAVES is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery of exotic surf spots like Fiji, Hawaii, and Bali.

80 Waves

2010

Blue Horizon poster
7.5

The world's most renowned surfing cinematographer, Jack McCoy, spends two years following two of the world's greatest surfers: Andy Irons, a highly competetive and driven surfer, set on beating Kelly Slater and winning the world title, and Dave "Rasta" Rastovich, a free surfer who is more about the soul of surfing. The result: Blue Horizon, a documentary made to bring surf movies back to the big screen, where "they truly belong

Blue Horizon

2004

Waterman poster
8.7

Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Summer Olympics – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.

Waterman

2022

Bliss poster
NR

Bliss features Ratboy antics flying all over the Santa Cruz. Also great stuff of Kirra in Australia. The waves are just below sea level and grinding. Tom Curren also has an amazing segment where he jumps off a pier into thirty foot surf in Santa Barbara. As well as shaping a surfboard with eight fins and surfing it backwards and forwards! Awesome!

Bliss

1997

Doped Youth poster
6.5

Shot on location in Australia, this creative film directed and produced by surfers Adam Blakey and Oscar Wright features some of the world's best wave riders in a fictional story about a group of degenerate surfer-musicians called Doped Youth who go up against formidable opponent Groovy Avalon (Kelly Slater) in a battle of the bands. The film features plenty of surfing footage with Dean Morrison, Ozzy Wright, James Cato and other top surfers. -

Doped Youth

2005

No Destination poster
NR

The journey is more important than the goal. Five friends on a surfing odyssey that will change your perspective on modern surfing. Starring Taylor Knox, Chris Malloy, Pat O'Connell, Kelly Slater, and Ross Williams. Interviews by Nick Carrol. A 1998 film by Don King and Jeff Hornbaker.

No Destination

1998

Bustin' Down the Door poster
6.0

During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. With a radical new approach and a brash colonial attitude, these surfers crashed headlong into a culture that was not ready for revolution. Surfing was never to be the same again.

Bustin' Down the Door

2008

Chasing Addictions poster
NR

The next level in modern surfing seen spreading its infectious influences across the California coast and beyond. Chasing Addictions is the latest release from surf filmmaker David Parsa (LIVE: a music and surfing experience, Absolute Mexico). Witness the worlds best surfers push their abilities to unimaginable heights, on perfect waves of all types from the well-known rippable and often documented locations, to countless perfect "secret" unnamed gems that you may have heard of, but have never seen until now.

Chasing Addictions

2013

View from a Blue Moon poster
6.7

From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), John Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while the young Hawaiian is pulled in increasingly different directions, there is no form of pressure that will keep him from his ultimate goal — to redefine what is possible in the ocean.

View from a Blue Moon

2015

Behind the camera