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Ricou Browning, better known as "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," began his underwater odyssey at an early age. Born in Jensen Beach, Florida, on the Atlantic, he appeared in Grantland Rice underwater films as a pre-teen. As a teenager at Wakulla Springs, Ricou was a lifeguard and put on underwater shows for the glass bottom boat tours at which time he helped develop hose breathing, prior to the invention of scuba gear. While still in high school, Ricou helped clear and develop Weeki-Wachee Springs, later becoming underwater show producer and performer; again utilizing his hose breathing techniques. Following his performances in three "Creature" films, Ricou joined Ivan Tors Films as Second Unit Director and President of the Underwater Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, for such projects as "Aquanauts" and "Sea Hunt."Later became President of Ivan Tors Studios in North Miami
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