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Ricou Browning: Biography, Facts and Career

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Ricou Browning
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Ricou Ren Browning (February 16, 1930 – February 27, 2023) was an American stunt performer, filmmaker and actor. A skilled swimmer, he was known for his innovative underwater stunt work, notably in the 1954 film Creature from the Black Lagoon, in which he portrayed the titular Gill-man during the film's underwater scenes, and in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, for which he was the underwater sequences director. He was also the co-creator of the Flipper media franchise.

Quick facts about Ricou Browning

  • Full name: Ricou Browning
  • Born: 1930-02-16
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q377126

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Who is Ricou Browning?

Ricou Ren Browning (February 16, 1930 – February 27, 2023) was an American stunt performer, filmmaker and actor.

What nationality is Ricou Browning?

Ricou Browning is United States.

When was Ricou Browning born?

Ricou Browning was born on 1930-02-16.

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