Dick Dale
Acting
May 4, 1937 — March 16, 2019Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Dick Dale, born Richard Anthony Monsour, was an American musician and actor. He was a pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverberation, known as "The King of the Surf Guitar". Dale worked closely with the manufacturer Fender to produce custom-made amplifiers.
Known for
2005Aloha Scooby-Doo!
Special Musical Guest #2 (voice)
2003Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina
2002Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
Self
2001It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Self
1997An American Vampire Story
Dick Dale (uncredited)
1997The Beach Boys and The Satan
Self
1987Back to the Beach
Self
1984Surf 2
Himself
1964Muscle Beach Party
Himself
1963Beach Party
Himself
1963A Swingin' Affair