Taylor Knox

Taylor Knox

Taylor Knox (born May 15, 1971) is an American professional surfer. Knox was born in Thousand Oaks, California and began surfing at 8 years old. He moved with his family to Carlsbad at 13 and continued to pursue his dream of becoming a pro surfer. At age 15, he had to undergo back surgery after a damaged lumbar vertebra from a skateboarding accident threatened to paralyze him. He spent the next six months in a cocoon-like body cast. In 1990, Knox participated in the World Amateur Championships in Japan. He finished fourth place, ahead of fellow USA teammate Kelly Slater, who placed fifth. He began his ASP World Tour campaign in 1993. In February 1998, Knox won the inaugural K2 Big-Wave Challenge, an event that offered $50,000 to the surfer who caught the biggest wave of the winter and had photographic evidence. The winning wave was a 52-foot ride at Todos Santos during the Reef Big-Wave World Championships. In 1999 Knox took a one-year hiatus from the World Tour. He returned in 2001 and achieved his highest ASP World Tour rating of 4th place. In August 2011, Knox was inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame at Huntington Beach alongside George Downing and Chuck Linnen. Surfers’ Hall of Fame founder Aaron Pai said Knox had "influenced an entire generation of surfers".

  • Title: Taylor Knox
  • Popularity: 0.347
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1971-05-15
  • Place of Birth: Thousand Oaks, California, United States
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Taylor Knox Movies

  • 2000
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    Thicker Than Water

    Thicker Than Water

    5.8 2000 HD

    Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water"...

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  • 2014
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    Arc: A Taylor Knox Signature Series Film

    Arc: A Taylor Knox Signature Series Film

    1 2014 HD

    Arc tracks Knox's challenges and triumphs through his entire surf career, from his small-wave beginnings to his current status as one of the best...

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  • 1992
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    Momentum

    Momentum

    1 1992 HD

    MOMENTUM marks the beginning of a new era in surfing. Featuring some of the first sections of New School surfers Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane...

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  • 1993
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    Momentum 2

    Momentum 2

    1 1993 HD

    After Momentum I... the next logical step? MOMENTUM II. More polish. More production. More ripping. But the formula remains the same. Sick sections...

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  • 2007
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    Thread

    Thread

    1 2007 HD

    Surfing well is a lifetime's pursuit that's expressed in subtleties: the pull of shoulders, the timing of breath. Unfolding on distant shores, each...

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  • 1999
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    Billabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives

    Billabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives

    1 1999 HD

    The last of the BILLABONG CHALLENGE series; Challenge Four, in Indo, and Challenge Five, in Australia. Indo did not deliver the surf necessary to...

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  • 1998
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    No Destination

    No Destination

    1 1998 HD

    The journey is more important than the goal. Five friends on a surfing odyssey that will change your perspective on modern surfing. Starring Taylor...

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  • 2004
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    Yoga for Surfers 2: Fluid Power Yoga

    Yoga for Surfers 2: Fluid Power Yoga

    1 2004 HD

    Linking yoga and surfing may not be the most obvious choice for board-crazy freaks everywhere, but this instructional guide offers overwhelming...

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  • 2002
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    Yoga for Surfers 1

    Yoga for Surfers 1

    1 2002 HD

    Whether you're new to surfing, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, you'll find that practicing yoga will do more than just improve your surfing;...

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  • 2004
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    Back in Town

    Back in Town

    1 2004 HD

    Back In Town visits exotic locations, capturing exclusive sessions with the world's best surfers. From perfect 10-foot barrels in Tahiti and Hawaii...

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  • 2004
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    Global

    Global

    1 2004 HD

    Sure to be an instant classic, "global" pulls no punches in bringing you' all the best surfing from around the world without all the hype and...

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  • 1997
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    The Show

    The Show

    1 1997 HD

    Greg Browning as a lost space traveler, Chris Malloy as a cowboy, Shane Dorian and Taylor Knox as street thugs, Rob Machado as the Godfather? Sounds...

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  • 2006
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    Letting Go

    Letting Go

    1 2006 HD

    In the 1990s, Kelly Slater established himself as the most dominant professional surfer ever. He won a record 6 world titles. But that was then. By...

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  • 2014
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    Loaded

    Loaded

    1 2014 HD

    Dane Reynolds is the star of Marine Layer Productions' new surf movie "Loaded". Prepare for 23 minutes and eight seconds of retro surf footage....

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  • 2008
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    Rubber Soul 2

    Rubber Soul 2

    1 2008 HD

    The film features Rip Curl’s leading surfers, including Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Taylor Knox, Matt Wilkinson, Ricky Basnett, Stuey Kennedy,...

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  • 2012
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    Aqua Luna

    Aqua Luna

    1 2012 HD

    The oldest mummies in the world are from Chile. So are some of the sickest waves. In this follow-up to Absolute Mexico, director Josh Pomer trains...

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  • 2018
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    Momentum Generation

    Momentum Generation

    6.824 2018 HD

    In the 1990s, a motley band of teen surfers from the north shore of Oahu brought professional surfing to new heights. But as their stars rose, the...

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  • 1999
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    Loose Change

    Loose Change

    1 1999 HD

    With a decidedly comedic approach Loose Change takes on the age old question "what would a pro surfer be doing if he didn't surf?" In between the...

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  • 2009
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    Absolute Mexico

    Absolute Mexico

    1 2009 HD

    See insane tube rides; interviews with top pro-surfers and gorgeous footage of one of the biggest days ever filmed at Puerto Escondido. Absolute...

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  • 1970
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    Absolute Chile

    Absolute Chile

    1 1970 HD

    In this follow-up to Absolute Mexico, director Joshua Pomer explores the northern coast of Chile. There we find an all-star crew heading south for...

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  • 2007
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    A Bowlful of Chile

    A Bowlful of Chile

    1 2007 HD

    From the producers of A Fistful of Barrels comes a new video featuring an entirely new wave. The small town of Arica, Chile hosts the ASP World...

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  • 2006
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    A Fistful of Barrels

    A Fistful of Barrels

    1 2006 HD

    A FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The...

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  • 2003
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    Campaign

    Campaign

    1 2003 HD

    Pro surfers are the solution in coorporate marketing. As they say in the ad game, Surfing sells. Campaign is a comedy that mocks corporate America...

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  • 1994
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    Focus

    Focus

    1 1994 HD

    Poor Specimen Productions presents a Taylor Steele film featuring Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Ross Williams, Taylor Knox, Donovan...

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