Gerry Lopez

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

28Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 7, 1948

Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

About Gerry Lopez

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gerry Lopez (born November 7, 1948), aka Mr. Pipeline, is an American surfer, shaper, journalist, and film actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gerry Lopez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gerry Lopez reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gerry Lopez's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gerry Lopez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Surfing Your Dreams, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gerry Lopez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerry Lopez's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Surfing Your Dreams: Two best friends, Javier and Lucio, decide to take a trip to the best surf beaches in Mexico.

Surfing Your Dreams

2013

★7.6

★7.6

Riding Giants: Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skatebo

Riding Giants

2004•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Step Into Liquid: No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the

Step Into Liquid

2003•Documentary

★7.0

★7.0

A Brokedown Melody: A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life an

A Brokedown Melody

2004•Action

★6.9

★6.9

Big Wednesday: Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

Big Wednesday

1978•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gerry Lopez.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez	Self	Flop	Similar →
2021	Broken Molds	Surfing Icon	Flop	Similar →
2021	RE-MOTE: The Lost Reels	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Longest Wave	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	Addicted to Joy	-	Flop	Similar →
2014	A Life Outside	Self	Flop	Similar →
2013	Surfing Your Dreams	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Bustin' Down the Door	Self (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
2008	Water Man	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Chasing the Lotus	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2004	Riding Giants	Gerry Lopez	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	A Brokedown Melody	-	Hit	Similar →
2003	Step Into Liquid	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2002	Moments: Every Picture Tells a Story	-	Flop	Similar →
2000	Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'	Self	Hit	Similar →
1992	Miss America: Behind the Crown	Mark	Flop	Similar →
1989	Farewell to the King	Gwai	Average	Similar →
1987	North Shore	Vince	Average	Similar →
1982	Conan the Barbarian	Subotai	Hit	Similar →
1978	Big Wednesday	Gerry Lopez	Hit	Similar →
1976	A Matter of Style	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Tubular Swells	-	Average	Similar →
1975	A Winter's Tale	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Tales From The Tube	Self	Flop	Similar →
1973	A Sea for Yourself	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Five Summer Stories	Self	Flop	Similar →
N/A	O Rei de Pipeline	-	Flop	Similar →

Gerry Lopez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerry Lopez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerry Lopez is "Surfing Your Dreams" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gerry Lopez acted in?

Gerry Lopez has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerry Lopez?

Other notable films include "Riding Giants", "Step Into Liquid", and "A Brokedown Melody".