Some famous divers are also famous for their involvement in environmental issues. For instance, environmentalist Bill Nye first got interested in scuba diving when his father accidentally threw him overboard. He is now a prominent environmentalist and president of Ocean Futures Society (a non-profit marine education organization). Another important diver is Lloyd Bridges, who popularized the sport with the popular TV series Sea Hunt, which aired from 1957 to 1961.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one famous celebrity. He is also certified as a scuba diver. He has been involved in many underwater stunts and even attended freediving lessons for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breath for six minute in one scene!
Kate Hudson
In order to be part of the film "Fool's Gold," Kate Hudson had to become certified in scuba diving. Although initially nervous about diving, she soon became a certified diver. She loves scubadiving!
James Cameron
Many people are curious as to why James Cameron is a famous diver, and the answer may surprise you. After all, he has spent so much time working as a film director, he's probably one of the world's most famous people. However, despite his busy schedule, he made time to attend Beneath the Sea in New York. While his busy schedule was due largely to his participation with the James Cameron Awards Awards, his hectic schedule meant that he was constantly being followed by the media. Beneath the Sea management made arrangements to keep his presence low-key to avoid public attention.
Zale Perry
American scuba diver Zale Perry has spent her entire life diving and writing about the sport. She was born in Milwaukee. She first learned to dive at the age of eight. Zale was both a skin diver (scuba diver) and pioneer of scubadiving in the 1950s. Zale was also an aquatic specialist and a pioneer in underwater equipment testing. In 1955, Sports Illustrated featured Zale on the cover. Later, she was a scuba instructor. She also began taking photographs under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis is a famous diver who has a unique background in both sport and acting. As a kid, Louganis was a gymnast. He became a diver when he turned nine. He decided to pursue an acting career after he graduated from the University of California at Irvine. He began acting lessons and started appearing in commercials as well as plays. He also started acting in television dramas.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie is an American diver. He was born on the 8th of June 1985. He is the first diver ever to win three World Championships at the same time, and his accomplishment has earned him a spot among the top divers in the world. He is also a broadcaster that anchors the French language coverage of the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famed diver. He was also a popular diver and star of "Mike Nelson," a television program that aired on NBC. He was a free-lance diver and former Navy frogman. His skills in diving enabled him save everything from a bike to a nuclear weapon. Lloyd Bridges also voice-overnarrated the show.