Greg Louganis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.9865

Gender

Male

Birthday

29-Jan-1960

Age

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

El Cajon, California, USA

Also Known As
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Greg Louganis

Biography

Gregory Efthimios "Greg" Louganis (/luːˈɡeɪnɪs/; born January 29, 1960) is an American Olympic diver, LGBT activist, and author who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics, on both the springboard and platform. He is the only male and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. He has been called both "the greatest American diver" and "probably the greatest diver in history". Louganis had been a theatre major in college, and in the late 1980s and 1990s, Louganis acted in several in movies, including Touch Me in 1997. In 1993, he played the role of Darius in an Off-Broadway production of the play Jeffrey. In 1995, he starred for six weeks in the Off-Broadway production of Dan Butler's one-man-show about gay life, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me, taking over from Butler himself. In the play, he portrayed 14 different characters. In 2008 he appeared in the film Watercolors, in the role of Coach Brown, a swimming instructor in a high school. In 2012, he appeared in the penultimate episode of the second season of IFC's comedy Portlandia, playing himself.


Credits

Take the Flame! Gay Games: Grace, Grit, and Glory Take the Flame! Gay Games: Grace, Grit, and Glory (2005) Character: Self
A documentary look at the Gay Games. From the idea's inception by Dr. Tom Waddell to the splitting of the games for 2006.
Power Moves Power Moves (1995) Character: himself
Combines original music and cinematic studies of human "poetry in motion".
Halcyon Halcyon (1989) Character: N/A
An afternoon of training for Olympic diver Greg Louganis transforms into a visual poem about freedom, the flight of the spirit, and the astonishing physical prowess of which the human body is capable. The title of this award-winning short film alludes to the mythical kingfisher, a harbinger of calm after the storm and a symbol of grace, elegance, and vigor.
Sabre Dance Sabre Dance (2015) Character: Salvador Dali
After his concert tour in Spain, perfectionist composer Aram Khachaturian anticipates a meeting with absurdest painter Salvador Dali.
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018) Character: Self
Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.
Touch Me Touch Me (1997) Character: David
Bridgette is an aspiring actress who teaches aerobics at a local gym that's run by the womanizing Adam. After a tryst with Adam, Bridgette scores a role in a big play, but then learns that a former boyfriend is dying of AIDS. While preparing to get tested, Bridgette suspects Adam of cheating on her, and must face the HIV tests alone, which shockingly come back positive. Building a support network, including a penitent Adam, Bridgette faces her own mortality.
Superstars and their Moms Superstars and their Moms (1987) Character: Self
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georgia Holt, Cher's mom.
Night of 100 Stars III Night of 100 Stars III (1990) Character: Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Jeux de la XXIème olympiade Jeux de la XXIème olympiade (1977) Character: Self
Edited from almost 100 km of film footage shot during the Games, this feature documentary is a breathtaking portrait of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Much more than a simple record of the Games, the film approaches each event with the intention of revealing the athlete - whether winner or loser - as a unique individual.
16 Days of Glory 16 Days of Glory (1985) Character: Self
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.
It's My Party It's My Party (1996) Character: Dan Zuma
Nick, a gay, HIV-positive architect, begins to display severe symptoms of AIDS and makes preparations to kill himself before he is unable to function normally. He arranges a party to reconnect and say goodbye to his closest friends and his confused parents. But when his ex-partner, Brandon, a television director who left Nick when he was diagnosed with HIV, shows up, what was supposed to be a celebratory event becomes much more difficult for everyone.
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997) Character: Narrator/Himself
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
Inside Out 3 Inside Out 3 (1992) Character: Max (segment "The Wet Dream")
Softcore anthology film containing stories: "Dogs Playing Poker"; "The Branding"; "The Portal"; "The Perfect Woman"; "Within Ten Minutes"; "Tango"; "The Houseguest"; "Cafe L'Amour"; and "The Wet Dream".
Dirty Laundry Dirty Laundry (1987) Character: Larry
A young man and his girlfriend unwittingly come into possession of a bag containing one million dollars belonging to a drug-smuggling ring. The mobsters try to catch the couple and retrieve their money.
La part du diable La part du diable (2018) Character: Self (archive footage)
Quebec, on the cusp of the 1960s. The province is on the brink of momentous change. Deftly selecting clips from nearly 200 films from the National Film Board of Canada archives, director Luc Bourdon reinterprets the historical record, offering us a new and distinctive perspective on the Quiet Revolution.
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story (2009) Character: Self
Famous New Yorkers and the pooches they love are the focus of this refreshingly honest and endearing series of interviews that celebrates the meaningful connections people share with their pups. Gossip columnist Cindy Adams, playwright Edward Albee, designer Isaac Mizrahi, and actors Glenn Close, Edie Falco and Richard Gere are among the many celebs who pay tribute to their beloved canine companions.
Back on Board: Greg Louganis Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014) Character: Himself
Feature-length documentary about the greatest diver of all time. Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis has faced more than his share of challenges. In 2011, he is far from the public eye and struggling to pay his mortgage. Now, the openly gay, HIV+ world-class athlete returns to diving to mentor the USA Olympic hopefuls. This may be his best chance to regain the notoriety -- and financial stability -- he enjoyed at the height of his career.
Watercolors Watercolors (2008) Character: Coach Brown
Carter, a troubled teen stays with a friend of his dads and starts flirting with her son Danny. After the weekend school returns, however Carter a school jock tells Danny he does not want to be seen with him at school. Their relationship grows outside school hours though & soon enough Danny falls in love with Carter & after Danny is attacked romance ensures, but can it last.
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) Character: Zico
Fin and his wife April travel around the world to save their young son who's trapped inside a sharknado.
Entourage Entourage (2015) Character: Lloyd's Fiancée
Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.



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