Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 8, 1990
Place of Birth:
Lihue, Hawaii, U.S.
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Bethany Hamilton
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable | Herself |
| 2014 | Dolphin Tale 2 | Herself |
| 2014 | The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean | Self |
| 2010 | First Love | Herself |
| 2007 | Down the Barrel | Herself |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Superscience | |
| 2003 | Switched! | |
| 1999 | The Early Show | Self |