John Philbin
John Philbin (born April 27, 1960) is an American actor who is best known for his appearances in the films "North Shore", "Return of the Living Dead", "Point Break" and "Tombstone". Early life. Philbin began surfing at 12. He studied acting at the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as being on the university's surf team. Career. An accomplished surfer, Philbin has used this skill in films such as "Point Break", "The Boost", and "North Shore". Some of his other films include "Children of the Corn" and "The Return of the Living Dead". Surfing instruction. Philbin  gives surf training to actors to prepare them for film roles, one of the most notable being the surf instructor for actors in the film "Blue Crush". Personal life. 2015 arrest. Philbin was arrested on February 28, 2015 after he brandished a loaded gun to his girlfriend. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail (credited with 26 days), plus 3 years' probation and complete a 52-week AA program and domestic violence classes.