| John Philbin | |
| Birth Date: | 27 April 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Carmel, California, United States |
John Philbin (born April 27, 1960) is an American actor who is best known for his appearances in the films Children of the Corn,North Shore, Return of the Living Dead, Point Break and Tombstone.[1]
Philbin began surfing at 12.[2] He studied acting at the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as being on the university's surf team.
An accomplished surfer, Philbin has used this skill in films such as Point Break,[3] The Boost, and North Shore. Some of his other films include Children of the Corn and The Return of the Living Dead.[4]
Philbin gives surf training to actors to prepare them for film roles, one of the most notable being the surf instructor for actors in the film Blue Crush.[5]
Philbin was arrested on February 28, 2015, after he brandished a loaded gun to his girlfriend. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail (credited with 26 days), plus 3 years' probation and complete a 52-week AA program and domestic violence classes.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Children Of The Corn | Amos | |
| 1984 | Grandview, U.S.A. | Cowboy | |
| 1985 | The New Kids | Gideon | |
| 1985 | The Return of the Living Dead | Chuck | |
| 1987 | Shy People | Tommy | |
| 1987 | North Shore | Turtle | |
| 1987 | Under Cover | Officer Vic Fieldson | |
| 1988 | The Boost | Tim | Uncredited |
| 1988 | Honor Bound | Sergeant Max Young | |
| 1989 | Martians Go Home | Donny | |
| 1991 | Point Break | Nathanial | |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Tom McLaury | |
| 1994 | The Crew | Alex | |
| 1996 | Blossom Time | Arthur Steele | |
| 1997 | The Killing Jar | Pete Lawrence | |
| 1997 | Levitation | The Police Officer | |
| 1997 | Moonbase | Lucas | |
| 1998 | Girl | Mr. Jones | |
| 2001 | The Edge of the Midway | Dan | |
| 2001 | Perfect Fit | Monty | |
| 2002 | Blue Crush | ||
| 2007 | Zombie Farm | Agent Richardson | |
| 2011 | Soul Surfer | Fuel TV Reporter #2 | |
| 2013 | The Perfect House | Jeff | |
| 2015 | Bikini Inception | ||
| 2015 | Ovation |