Linda Benson

Birthday: 24 May 1944, Encinitas, California, USA

Birth Name: Linda Rae Benson

Height: 157 cm

Champion pioneering female surfer Linda Rae Benson was born on May 24, 1944 in Encinitas, California. Her father was a former drummer for Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra. Benson started surfing at ag ...Show More

[on what surfing means to her] For me, it's self-expression -- it's how I express myself. Someone on Show more [on what surfing means to her] For me, it's self-expression -- it's how I express myself. Someone once said, years ago, that it's like we use the waves as our canvas and the board as our pen. This is our art. I've always believed and felt that. Surfing is a true inner art form of expression. Each wave is different and each one a different painting. I have been really lucky. I've gotten a lot of gifts through the years because of surfing, for which I'm very grateful of. Hide

[on surfing the big waves at Waimea Bay in Hawaii] I don't remember fear. I just wanted to do what t Show more [on surfing the big waves at Waimea Bay in Hawaii] I don't remember fear. I just wanted to do what the guys did. I didn't think twice about it. Hide

Linda Benson's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (2)

Pajama Party

Beach Blanket Bingo