Dave Rochlen was a World-class surfer, U.S. Marine in World WWII, famous Santa Monica lifeguard, and the Stunt Diver who portrayed Captain Nemo in Walt Disney's 1954 motion picture version of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He was featured in Life magazine three times; was a focal character in Disney's Operation Undersea TV documentary...
"It's simple. The ocean is the most wondrous thing on the planet, and a breaking wave is the single most exciting thing happening in the ocean. Riding a wave allows you to reach out and touch the face of God." Dave Rochlen, 1984.
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Surf Line Hawaii founder Dave Rochlen was the Stunt Diver who portrayed Captain Nemo in the underwater scenes of Walt Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1954.
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954
stunt diver - uncredited
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
America's Newest Sport
1966
Documentary short
Himself - Team Manager
Known for movies
America's Newest Sport 1966 as Himself - Team Manager
$400,000
