Ricou Browning, Aged 93, Has Passed Away
Browning is best known for his portrayal of the Gillman or Creech in the underwater sequences for all three of the Creature From The Black Lagoon films. He was also a director, stunt coordinator and double, and a writer. Outside of the Universal Monster films, Browning’s work included being a second unit director on films like Flipper, Caddyshack, and Thunderball, director of almost forty episodes of the TV series Flipper, and as stunt coordinator on the Flipper film and Thunderball. Browning also co-created Flipper with Jack Cowden.
Browning’s legacy will live on in his work both in front of and behind the camera. Rest in peace, Mr. Browning.
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