Acting · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Born October 16, 1973
Robert Edward Machado (better known simply as Rob Machado) (born October 16, 1973, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian-born American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas (San Diego County), California. Machado attended San Dieguito High School, and is known for his casual, "laid-back" style both in and out of the water taught. Though he rides a modern tri-fin shortboard, he is still considered a "soul-surfer" largely because of his soft-spoken, humble personality and his disinterest in the spotlight, along with his fluid surfing style, which has earned him the nickname "Mr. Smoothy." He is one of the best-known goofy-foot surfers in the world today. His style influences include Gerry Lopez, California's masters of style duo Oliver Lobdell and Taylor Lobdell, who he saw surfing on soft tops at River Jetties in 1990 and has tried to emulate their styles ever since.Rob has won many of pro surfing's most prestigious contests, including Hawaii's Pipeline Masters (Triple Crown of Surfing), and the U.S. Open of Surfing, the largest surfing event held on the U.S. mainland.
Movie10 Out Of 10
2026
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MovieJack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC
2026
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MovieMountains of the Moon
2025
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MovieBirth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis
2023
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MovieCalifornia Soul
2020
MovieFire On The Mountain
2019
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MovieMomentum Generation
2018
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MovieChasing AdVANture
2017
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MovieProximity
2017
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MovieFish: The Surfboard Documentary
2016
MovieFading West
2013
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MovieCompassing
2013
MovieSlow Dance
2013
Surfing Your Dreams
2013
MovieCastles In The Sky
2010
MovieThe Drifter
2009
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MovieDrive Thru Australia
2009
MovieBustin' Down the Door
2008
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MovieWater Man
2008
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MovieRiding Waves
2008
MovieDown the Barrel
2007
MovieSurf's Up
2007
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MovieStranger Than Fiction
2007
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MovieMixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1
2007
MovieA Brokedown Melody
2004
MovieGlobal
2004
MovieCampaign
2003
MovieStep Into Liquid
2003
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MovieThe September Sessions
2002
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MovieDrive Thru Japan
2002
MovieMoto XXX 4: Up in Flames
2002
MovieShelter
2001
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MovieHit & Run
2000
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MovieThicker Than Water
2000
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MovieLoose Change
1999
MovieBillabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives
1999
MovieRaw Irons
1998
MoviePuerto Underground 4: Alma y Corazón
1998
MovieThe Show
1997
MovieDrifting: Rob Machado Chronicles
1996
MovieBillabong Challenge: Psychedelic Desert Groove
1996
MovieBillabong Challenge: The Mystery Left
1995
MovieFocus
1994
MovieThe Kill 2
1994
MovieMomentum II
1993
MovieMomentum
1992
MovieThe Kill
1992
MovieA Common Thread
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