Famous divers are also known for their commitment to environmental issues. Bill Nye is an example of an environmentalist who became interested in diving after his father accidentally threw Bill Nye overboard. He is now a prominent environmentalist and president of Ocean Futures Society (a non-profit marine education organization). Lloyd Bridges, a prominent diver, was also a key figure in the promotion of the sport via the TV series Sea Hunt (which aired between 1957 and 1961).
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is an internationally renowned celebrity who is also a certified Scuba Diver. He has performed many underwater stunts over his career, and even took freediving classes for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had scuba certification to be able participate in "Fool's Gold." She was initially afraid of diving but she completed the course and is now a certified diver. She now loves diving.
James Cameron
Many people are curious why James Cameron is so famous as a diver. The answer might surprise you. His work as a movie director has made him one of the most prominent people in the globe. Despite his busy schedule he still made it to Beneath the Sea New York. He was busy due to his participation in the James Cameron Awards. However, his busy schedule meant that he was being closely monitored by the media. Beneath the Sea management made arrangements to keep his presence low-key to avoid public attention.
Zale Perry
American diver Zale Perry is a writer and diver who has dedicated her whole life to the sport. Born in Milwaukee she discovered diving as a child. Zale was a skin and scuba diver who pioneered scuba diving in 1950s. Zale was also an early tester of underwater equipment and an aqua specialist. She was featured on Sports Illustrated's cover in 1955. Later, she was a scuba instructor. She also began taking photographs under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a famous diver, has a unique background in both acting and sports. He started his life as a gymnast, and then became an instructor of diving when he was nine. He chose to pursue an acting profession after graduating from University of California Irvine. He began acting lessons and started appearing in commercials as well as plays. He began acting in television programs.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie, a Canadian diver, was born June 8, 1985. He is the first diver to win all three World Championships simultaneously, earning him a place in the top ten. He is also a broadcaster, anchoring the French-language coverage at the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famous 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 diving skills allowed him to save everything, from a bicycle to nuclear missiles. Lloyd Bridges was also a voice-over artist for the show.