He is the only male and the second diver in olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive olympic games. Aug 03, 2015 olympic champion greg louganis story is less compelling than it should be in the hbo sports documentary back on board. Though he retired from competitive diving in 1988, the fourtime olympic gold medalist still maintains a rigorous exercise regimen and involves himself in a host of causes. Jul 29, 2015 in a new hbo documentary, back on board, fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis recounts the years of hostile behavior from his teammates throughout his career, while he kept his.
It was released in 1996, became a new york times bestseller and was later made into a tv movie for the usa network with mario lopez starring as louganis. Olympic diver greg louganis on hbo documentary, life as. You would be hard pressed to find a person who watched either the 1984 or 1988 olympics who was not enthr. Jul 21, 2015 greg louganis discusses getting back in the sport mentoring young divers. Greg louganis, pioneering gay athlete and a fourtime olympic gold. Olympic diver greg louganis on hbo documentary, life as gay. The greg louganis story 1997 bullied as a child and misunderstood by his adoptive father michael murphy, greg louganis mario lopez nevertheless trains hard as a. Some topics discussed were greg s childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the hiv virus. It was released in 1996, became a new york times best seller and was later made into a tv movie for the usa network with mario lopez starring as louganis. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. He revolutionized the sport of diving and revolutionized the entire movie industry with this 1010 film. Discover how you can enjoy hbos original series, hit movies, documentaries and more.
In 2015 he was the subject of the emmy, nominated hbo documentary greg louganis. Since then, louganis has vocally supported gay rights and hiv awareness. A trained actor, dancer, model and spokesman, gregs wide repertoire of skills keeps him in demand and in the public eye. He won two gold medals as an olympic diver in 1984, then did the. The 55yearold retired diving superstar is the subject of back on board. Back on board suggests the rest of the waters were more troubled and not just because he was one of the first worldclass athletes to. The greg louganis story tv movie 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Greg louganis, the olympic diving champion, legend and. A trained actor, dancer, model and spokesman, greg s wide repertoire of skills keeps him in demand and in the public eye. Louganis was the subject of the documentary back on board which aired on hbo on tuesday, august 4, 2015.
Breaking the surface is about the tough times greg. Greg louganis, now louganis was diagnosed with hiv before the 1988 olympics, but he didnt publicly discuss it until 1995. An intimate portrait of an american legend, back on board greg louganis, is a featurelength documentary that tells the life story of this fourtime olympic. In a new hbo documentary, back on board, fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis recounts the years of hostile behavior from his teammates throughout his career, while he. Fourtime olympic champion greg louganis has faced more than his share of challenges. This was steven hilliard sterns final directed film before dying in 2018. Featurelength documentary about the greatest diver of all time. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. Greg louganis dives into the spotlight with hbos back on. Greg louganis is simply the greatest diver in history. In 2008 he appeared in the film watercolors, in the role of coach brown, a swimming instructor in a high school.
Aug 04, 2015 greg louganis soars in hbo sports back on board. Breaking the surface is about the tough times greg louganis had on his way to becoming one of the worlds top olympic divers. Greg was then adopted by american parents, frances i. Jul 21, 2015 greg louganis discusses being moody and hanging out with soviet divers. Considered the greatest diver in history, greg louganis is the only male to win gold medals on both 3 meter springboard and 10 meter platform in consecutive olympic games 1984, 1988. Greg louganis remembers the olympic dive that made history olympic gold medalist greg louganis says his achievements as a worldclass diver often feel like a lifetime ago. More than 20 years after testing positive with human immunodeficiency virus hiv, greg louganis is living a full and vibrant and healthy life. Hbo to air greg louganis doc back on board in august. Was fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis privy to bruce jenners identity struggle during the height of their athletic fame.
Gregory efthimios louganis is an american olympic diver, lgbt activist, and author who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 summer olympics, on both the spri. With david boudia, jimmy carter, sergei chalibashvili, mary ellen clark. He won two gold medals as an olympic diver in 1984, then did the same in 1988. Trending now this story has been shared 5,745 times. In 2015, hbo released the documentary greg louganis. With mario lopez, michael murphy, jeffrey meek, rosemary dunsmore.
Greg louganis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Greg louganis e um retrato intimo dos triunfos publicos e lutas privadas do atleta abertamente homossexual greg louganis. Gregs biological parents, who were 15yearold teenagers from samoa and sweden, placed greg for adoption at eight months old. The greg louganis story is a 1997 television film about diver greg louganis based on the bestselling book breaking the surface cowritten by greg louganis and eric marcus that stayed on top of the new york times best seller list for 5 weeks. Greg louganis is an american olympic diver, author, and lgbt activist. The diver, who competed in the 1976, 1984, and 1988. Olympic champion greg louganis story is less compelling than it should be in the hbo sports documentary back on board. Please select refresh below to view hbo when you return to the service region. I hope you will take the time to watch hbos aug 4th premier at 10 p.
Despite 56 years of age and being hiv positive, he manages to look fit and fine. An intimate portrait of an american legend, back on board greg louganis, is a featurelength documentary that tells the life story of this fourtime olympic champion as he returns to diving after. How louganis explains his diving life, his problem with aids and his financial issues, he does it great. Greg louganis and arya worldwide entertainment developing. He is the only man and the second diver in olympic history to sweep the diving even. The director opens up about her new hbo documentary and why greg louganis story resonates far beyond the world of sports. As a child, he trained in dancing, tumbling, and acrobatics, skills that would later earn him a reputation as a graceful, effortless diver. Greg louganis feature biopic in development at arya. International swimming hall of fame a little over a year ago, greg louganis watched as the audience at san franciscos castro theatre booed. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. This story first appeared in the may 29 issue of the hollywood reporter. Hbo documentary reveals depths of greg louganis story. Hbo greg louganis is the best diver of his generation perhaps the best the world has ever seen. Mustsee greg louganis documentary on hbo outsports.
Fortunately, greg louganis was not one of the hiders and had the courage to come out and make life just a little easier for others. Greg louganis ethnicity of celebs what nationality. Greg louganis, airing august 4 at 10pm et on hbo, louganis opened up his complex life to a documentarians camera. In 2011, he is far from the public eye and struggling to pay his mortgage. Sorry, your hbo subscription is not available in this region. In a new hbo documentary, back on board, fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis recounts the years of hostile behavior from his teammates throughout his career, while he kept his. Greg louganis generally travels from malibu, ca, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Click to expand the mega menu click to expand search input. Find greg louganis movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets.
Greg louganis dives into the spotlight with hbos back on board. Hbo documentary reveals depths of greg louganis story the. I was grateful for the success of my book, for the television film, for the hbo. Jul 31, 2015 the 55yearold retired diving superstar is the subject of back on board. Greg louganis, now famous american olympic athletes. Greg louganis, a documentary premiering tuesday at 10 p. Greg louganis, in full gregory efthimios louganis, born january 29, 1960, san diego, california, u. Condensed trailer for the documentary back on board. The greg louganis story 1997 bullied as a child and misunderstood by his adoptive father michael murphy, greg louganis mario lopez nevertheless trains hard as a diver. Oct 14, 20 greg louganis, 53, married johnny chaillot, 52, saturday evening, october 12, at geoffreys in malibu.
Greg louganis gets its tv debut tuesday on hbo and its a fascinating portrait of perhaps the greatest olympic diver of all time. Greg louganis feature film in development about olympic. Louganis chronicled his life as one of the greatest olympic divers in history and coming out as an hivpositive gay man in his book breaking the surface which he cowrote with eric marcus. Greg louganis, the athlete recalled marching with the decathlon olympic gold medalist in the 1976 games, and then going on the tour of champions together in 2007, along with several other olympians. Back on the board, he is expected to have a number of highprofile positions during the 2020 summer olympic. Back on the board, he is expected to have a number of high. Greg louganis bio age, bio, career, salary, net worth. Dobby, louganis s dog pictured above, was the ring bearer. Olympic gold medal diver greg louganis focus of hbo documentary. See more ideas about olympic diving, diving springboard and olympics.
Louganis was at hbos tca session this afternoon as hes. Olympic diver greg louganis gets back on board in hbo. Greg louganis discusses getting back in the sport mentoring young divers. This was the film story of greg louganis personal great achievements as an olympic diver and of the struggle to reach that goal with all of the highs, lows and heartbreak of his personal life. As the movie notes, louganis was poised to break through in 1980. How olympic diver greg louganis found his birth father after decades pen. Greg louganis that announces the films premiere to the premium network hbo.
Louganis is currently married to johnny chaillot since 20. The documentary back on board follows the career of fourtime olympic champion greg louganis. After the tv movie, publishers, networks and distributors had been. Gregory efthimios louganis is an american olympic diver, lgbt activist, and author who won. The movie will explore events louganis and journalist eric marcus first discussed in louganis 1996 autobiography breaking the surface, which spent five weeks at no. Greg louganis focus of hbo film lansing state journal. Its common in a gym, greg louganis engaged to lloyd, kelsey grammer at a therapists office and many more. A feature film about the life of legendary athlete greg louganis the greatest olympics diver in history is in development. Some topics discussed were gregs childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the hiv virus. Olympic diver greg louganis says he had no idea his fellow olympian bruce jenner would one day transition to a woman. Back on board suggests the rest of the waters were more troubled and not just because. We cant fill our cups up high enough with inspiration, and inspiration is what you will find in the second chapter of this amazing mans life.
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