Kelly Slater
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.
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Acting
Movie
Surf's Up
as Kelly (voice)
2007
TV
Ballers
as Kelly Slater
2015
TV
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
as Himself (voice)
2003
TV
Baywatch
1989
TV
Baywatch
as Jimmy Slade
1989
Movie
The Big Bounce
as Kelly Slater
2004
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Movie
Riding Giants
as Kelly Slater
2004
Movie
Step Into Liquid
as Himself
2003
TV
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as Self
2017
TV
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as Self
2015
Movie
View from a Blue Moon
as Self
2015
Movie
The Search for Freedom
as Self
2015
Movie
Momentum Generation
as Himself
2018
Movie
Bra Boys
as Self
2007
TV
Arli$$
as Kelly Slater
1996
TV
Greatness Code
as Self
2020
Movie
The Ultimate Wave Tahiti
as Himself
2010
TV
Teen Choice Awards
as Self
1999
Movie
Andy Irons: Kissed by God
as Himself
2018
Movie
A Brokedown Melody
2004
Movie
Waveriders
as Himself
2008
Movie
Highwater
as Himself
2009
