Bethany Hamilton
Acting•Born February 8, 1990 (age 36)•Lihue, Hawaii, U.S.
Biography
Bethany Hamilton Dirks (born February 8, 1990) ,more professionaly known as Bethany Hamilton, is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off, but ultimately returned to—and was victorious in—professional surfing. She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. In April 2011, the feature film Soul Surfer was released; it was based on the book and additional interviews. She has appeared on many television shows since the loss of her arm.
Known For
19 Kids and Counting
2008•TV Series•
5.5
Superscience
2004•TV Series•
7.7
The Tucker Carlson Show
2024•TV Series•
1.0
The Early Show
1999•TV Series•
6.3
Dolphin Tale 2
2014•Movie•
7.0
Down the Barrel
2007•Movie•
8.0
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
2019•Movie•
7.8
The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean
2014•Movie•
6.4
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayFebruary 8, 1990
Place of BirthLihue, Hawaii, U.S.
Popularity0.2