Ricou Browning (February 16, 1930 – February 27, 2023) was an American actor, stuntman, screenwriter, underwater cinematographer, director and producer. Ricou Browning was famous as the Gill-Man in the underwater sequences in the film Creature From the Black Lagoon.
Known For
Revenge of the Creature
(1955)
The Gill Man (in water) / Lab Technician (uncredited)
Creature from the Black Lagoon
(1954)
The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
Creature from the Black Lagoon
(1954)
The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
Revenge of the Creature
(1955)
The Gill Man (in water) / Lab Technician (uncredited)
The Creature Walks Among Us
(1956)
The Gill Man (in water)(uncredited)
Flipper's New Adventure
(1964)
Dr. Burton
Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball'
(1995)
Self
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
(2000)
Self
Creature Feature: 60 Years of the Gill-Man
(2004)
Himself
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
(2006)
Himself
Monster Bash Origins
(2009)
Self
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
(2021)
Self [archival]
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Writing
Production
Directing
Hello Down There
(1969)
Director
Salty
(1973)
Director
Mr. No Legs
(1978)
Director
Caddyshack
(1980)
Second Unit Director
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
(1988)
Second Unit Director
Camera
Crew