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Leroy Grannis(1917-2011)

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Leroy Grannis was born on 12 August 1917 in Hermosa Beach, California, USA. He is known for Surfing for Life (1999), Blazing Longboards (1996) and The Legends of Malibu (1986). He was married to Katie LaVerne Tracy. He died on 3 February 2011 in Torrance, California, USA.
BornAugust 12, 1917
DiedFebruary 3, 2011(93)
BornAugust 12, 1917
DiedFebruary 3, 2011(93)
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Known for

Surfing for Life (1999)
Surfing for Life
6.5
  • Self
  • 1999
Blazing Longboards (1996)
Blazing Longboards
Video
  • Self
  • 1996
The Legends of Malibu (1986)
The Legends of Malibu
Short
  • Self
  • 1986
BoardRoom (2012)
BoardRoom
8.1
Video
  • Self
  • 2012

Credits

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Camera and Electrical Department

  • Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman (1999)
    Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman
    Video
    • additional photography (as LeRoy Grannis)
    • 1999

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • LeRoy Grannis
  • Born
    • August 12, 1917
    • Hermosa Beach, California, USA
  • Died
    • February 3, 2011
    • Torrance, California, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Katie LaVerne Tracy1939 - December 3, 2008 (her death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    Photography book: "Leroy Grannis", 2006
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Photographer and co-founder of Surfer magazine who is credited with helping to popularize the California surfing culture. An executive at Pacific Bell from 1946 until his retirement in 1977.
  • Nickname
    • Granny

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