Jamie O'Brien
Acting
Biography
American Jamie O’Brien has made it in the world of professional surfing because he's doing things that nobody else can do.
Born: June 9, 1983
Known For
80 Waves
Filmed in glorious HD over 5 years and in 10 locations, 80 WAVES is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery of exotic surf spots like Fiji, Hawaii, and Bali.
Let's Be Frank
A visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer Frank James Solomon, an intercontinental clandestine investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend and reality.
Live from the Moon
Live From the Moon is a journey into the modern world of surfing pursuing the most remote and exotic locations. Body Glove's top athletes track and follow enormous ocean swells around the planet, scoring some of the most incredible surf of the year.
Pipeline Posse: Project 1
Get ready for an insider's look at the world's most deadly surf break. The Posse is a group of individuals dedicated to surfing Pipe. Their story, Project 1, gives you a backstage pass to Hawaii's most infamous and deadly break. From the critical seconds in the narrow take off zone when the line-up is packed and the waves are firing, to the subsequent social vibe that permeates the North Shore winter, this movie takes you there. Experience new and unique views of the North Shore including towing-in at Pipeline & Outer Log Cabins, massive Waimea Bay and much, much more. It's time, so sit back and enjoy our story on the most feared, yet awe inspiring surf spot in the world, as told through the eyes and words of the people who live it, love it and surf it on a daily basis
Freak Side
Jamie O'Brien has produced his second sensational solo surf film, Freak Side. Surf cinematographer, Tim Reardon, has traveled the globe capturing the trials and tribulations of Jamie's truly terrific talent. Free of ponderous pretence or pose, it's surfing stripped to performances of pure passion and precise power par excellence. Sit back, take a swig ... no SKULL your Red Bull, push play and prepare any previous parsimonious perceptions to be pounded by the prolific pilot of Pacific pulses, the prodigy of Pipeline, Jamie O'Brien.
Freak Show
Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls... Direct from the bowels of the world's most fearsome wave. The deadly banzai Pipeline, comes Jamie O'Brien, the most freakish surfer on planet earth, this human oddity will confuse and confound you with his stupendous stunts. He's live, he's inside and he's waiting to entertain you!
Librium
Librium takes you to locations like Hawaii, California, Australia and also less covered spots like Samoa and Florida. This video is more than just great footage edited together with awesome tunes... It is artfully crafted to help remind us that surfing... Jamie OBrien, Mikala Jones, Mark Healy
Rise Above
Rise Above is the first surfing video released from Seven Films. Directed by Ryan Ray and D. Miele, Rise Above features: Hawaii’s Winter 2002/2003–Backdoor, Off The Wall, Rocky Point and Pipeline featuring standout performances by Joel Parkinson, Andy Irons, Shane Dorian, Taj Burrow and everyone else who was ripping! Exclusive Mentawais boat trip footage of young guns Sean Moody, Brian Pacheco, Jason Shibata & Geoff Brack (and of course, Gavin Beschen) Mick Fanning, Mike Losness & …more Jamie O’Brien on The Search in Indonesia West Oz with CJ & Damien Hobgood, Andy Irons and more… 2002 Freesurf sessions at J-Bay, including a standout performance by Kelly Slater Shane Dorian solo dominating a ledging South African right-hander Andy Irons’ Pipe Masters win and his World Championship moment California’s Winter 2003, focusing on Orange County’s favorite right-hand barrel.
RB5x - A New Pick up Game for Surfing
The Red Bull 5X asks the question, “What is good surfing?” The answer is –it’s up to you. Here’s how it works: Round up five surfers and head to your favorite break. Throw in $5 each, paddle out, and surf for 90 minutes straight. Then, judge each other on these five criteria: torque, boost, push, mojo and combo. The winner gets the cash. But more importantly, the winner gets the respect.
A Day in the Life
Shot in virtually every corner of the earth and shinning an alternate light on the sport of surfing, the film shows how diverse every surfers life is, "A Day In The Life..." could be described as a tale of classic short stories. Shot on brilliant 16-mm film and video, the film has a great blend of water shots and land footage. The variety of camera angles does a great job of capturing the "Surfer's Eye" view. Unique in structure, the film shows just how different the life of every surfer can be. Metallica make a guest appearance in the film and provide music to the soundtrack. The group's guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is featured on the front cover of the DVD.
Filmography
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