Luke Halpin
PMP Network Presents
Luke Halpin, known for his role in the 'Flipper' series, discusses his continued connection with dolphins. He expresses concern about the welfare of dolphins in captivity, particularly with the rise of 'swim with dolphins' attractions.
Luke Halpin
"Flipper"
About Luke Halpin
Luke Halpin is an American actor, stuntman, marine coordinator, diver, and pilot best known for starring as Sandy Ricks in the 1963 film Flipper, its 1964 sequel Flipper's New Adventure, and the television series Flipper (1964-1967), appearing in 85 of 88 episodes. He later worked behind the scenes as a stuntman and marine coordinator on productions including Never Say Never Again, Miami Vice, and Speed 2: Cruise Control.
In this interview
- Expressed concern about the welfare of dolphins in captivity and swim-with-dolphins attractions.
- Recalled working with dolphins over five or six years and caring deeply about them.
- Described how dolphins had to acclimate to camera equipment due to their acute hearing.
- Discussed environmental threats to dolphins including ocean pollution and food source depletion.
“You realize that they're incredibly smart animals and that their environment is in danger.”— Luke Halpin, in this interview
