Rob Machado

Rob Machado

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.

  • Title: Rob Machado
  • Popularity: 1.179
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1973-10-16
  • Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Rob Machado Movies

  • 2019
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    Fire On The Mountain

    Fire On The Mountain

    10 2019 HD

    From the mind of Chris Benchetler comes TGR's latest short film collaboration. Improvisation is the silver thread that weaves this crew together....

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  • 2002
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    The September Sessions

    The September Sessions

    8 2002 HD

    Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and others take a trip to the coast of Sumatra, where they find themselves surfing beautiful waves, and lose the urgency...

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  • 2000
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    Thicker Than Water

    Thicker Than Water

    5.8 2000 HD

    Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water"...

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  • 2020
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    California Soul

    California Soul

    1 2020 HD

    Most of the footage can be seen in the NobodySurf Originals series that I made for them. This is a unique collaboration with Jitzuwa Finder, who...

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  • 2007
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    Stranger Than Fiction

    Stranger Than Fiction

    1 2007 HD

    Is pro surfing a complete lie? Is modern wave-riding being faked for glory and profit? Is Dane Reynolds actually a robot? With trademark humour and a...

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  • 2007
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    Surf's Up

    Surf's Up

    6.444 2007 HD

    A young surfer enters his first contest, hoping a win will earn him respect. But an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.

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  • 2004
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    A Brokedown Melody

    A Brokedown Melody

    7 2004 HD

    A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the...

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  • 2003
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    Step Into Liquid

    Step Into Liquid

    7.176 2003 HD

    No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this...

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  • 2008
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    Bustin' Down the Door

    Bustin' Down the Door

    6 2008 HD

    During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything...

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  • 1998
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    Raw Irons

    Raw Irons

    1 1998 HD

    Witness the legendary Andy Irons killing it on the North Shore circa the mid-late 90s. "Raw Irons" is an MCD production. A video profile of Surfer...

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  • 2023
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    Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of St.Francis

    Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of St.Francis

    1 2023 HD

    The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless...

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  • 1993
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    Momentum 2

    Momentum 2

    1 1993 HD

    After Momentum I... the next logical step? MOMENTUM II. More polish. More production. More ripping. But the formula remains the same. Sick sections...

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  • 2001
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    Shelter

    Shelter

    5.8 2001 HD

    In 2001 Woodshed Films released their third Moonshine Experiment surf movie entitled “Shelter.” With a similar style and feel to the...

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  • 2000
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    Hit & Run

    Hit & Run

    7 2000 HD

    After year's of silly stunts and goofy skits, HIT & RUN (2000) takes a more serious look at what makes these top pros tick through a series of...

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  • 2013
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    Compassing

    Compassing

    4.5 2013 HD

    No one knows Just Passing Through like Cyrus Sutton. And in the latest chapter of Cy's adventures, he's customized his van for experiencing life on...

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  • 2008
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    Water Man

    Water Man

    1 2008 HD

    'Water Man' takes you on an intimate boat trip with some of the most influential surfers of our time as they bodysurf, paddle surf, hydrofoil, stand...

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  • 2013
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    Surfing Your Dreams

    Surfing Your Dreams

    10 2013 HD

    Two best friends, Javier and Lucio, decide to take a trip to the best surf beaches in Mexico.

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  • 2008
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    Riding Waves

    Riding Waves

    1 2008 HD

    In this soulful surf documentary, filmmaker Cyrus Sutton shadows five different surfers, capturing the ups and downs of their daily routines -- much...

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  • 1996
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    Billabong Challenge: Psychedelic Desert Groove

    Billabong Challenge: Psychedelic Desert Groove

    1 1996 HD

    A balance of wind, tide and consistent, deep ocean swells are the factors that control the destiny of the Billabong Super Challenge. Eight of the...

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  • 1999
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    Billabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives

    Billabong Challenge: Nine 9 Lives

    1 1999 HD

    The last of the BILLABONG CHALLENGE series; Challenge Four, in Indo, and Challenge Five, in Australia. Indo did not deliver the surf necessary to...

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  • 1970
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    A Common Thread

    A Common Thread

    1 1970 HD

    "A Common Thread" is an action documentary showcasing the lives and talents of a diverse group of surfers throughout the world. From the perfect...

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  • 2004
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    Global

    Global

    1 2004 HD

    Sure to be an instant classic, "global" pulls no punches in bringing you' all the best surfing from around the world without all the hype and...

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  • 1997
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    The Show

    The Show

    1 1997 HD

    Greg Browning as a lost space traveler, Chris Malloy as a cowboy, Shane Dorian and Taylor Knox as street thugs, Rob Machado as the Godfather? Sounds...

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  • 1998
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    Puerto Underground 4: Alma y Corazón

    Puerto Underground 4: Alma y Corazón

    1 1998 HD

    Alma y Corazon features the action at sea, but also gives an underground overview of the town of Puerto Escondido. No longer, a small, sleepy Mexican...

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  • 2007
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    Mixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1

    Mixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1

    1 2007 HD

    Starring: Bobby Martinez, Mick Fanning, Rob Machado. Tonino Benson, Ben Bourgeois, Brad Gerlach, Jay "Bottle" Thompson, Paul Fisher, Leigh Sedley,...

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  • 2013
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    Slow Dance

    Slow Dance

    1 2013 HD

    Surfer Dane Reynolds takes a sharp look into the timeless style of Craig Anderson. A modern approach with hints to the past, Slow Dance follows Craig...

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  • 1992
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    The Kill

    The Kill

    1 1992 HD

    Just as Ratboy launched the very first backside 360 air, The Kill helped launch the careers of Ratboy and Flea. The Kill came onto the surfing screen...

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  • 1994
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    The Kill 2

    The Kill 2

    1 1994 HD

    Ratboy's section would be relevant going up against any surfing video today. His style is smoother, his airs more radical including the very first...

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  • 2017
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    Proximity

    Proximity

    4 2017 HD

    Eight of the world's best surfers—four legends and four rising stars—search for new waves and deeper understanding in exotic destinations.

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  • 2010
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    Castles In The Sky

    Castles In The Sky

    8 2010 HD

    Filmed in five countries over three years, the documentary delves into the heart of the locations while the surfers travel through them with a sense...

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  • 1994
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    Focus

    Focus

    1 1994 HD

    Poor Specimen Productions presents a Taylor Steele film featuring Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Ross Williams, Taylor Knox, Donovan...

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  • 2003
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    Campaign

    Campaign

    1 2003 HD

    Pro surfers are the solution in coorporate marketing. As they say in the ad game, Surfing sells. Campaign is a comedy that mocks corporate America...

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  • 2002
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    Drive Thru Japan

    Drive Thru Japan

    1 2002 HD

    Ride along with Rob, Benji, Barney and Donavon on planes, vans and a bullet train for a two week trip of pure comedy, as they search for waves in the...

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  • 2009
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    Drive Thru Australia

    Drive Thru Australia

    1 2009 HD

    This is the third and unquestionably the best of the "Drive Thru" Series, thanks to Oz serving up solid surf, an excellent soundtrack and all of the...

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  • 1992
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    Momentum

    Momentum

    1 1992 HD

    MOMENTUM marks the beginning of a new era in surfing. Featuring some of the first sections of New School surfers Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane...

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  • 2018
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    Momentum Generation

    Momentum Generation

    6.938 2018 HD

    In the 1990s, a motley band of teen surfers from the north shore of Oahu brought professional surfing to new heights. But as their stars rose, the...

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  • 2007
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    Down the Barrel

    Down the Barrel

    8 2007 HD

    The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal. Part sport, part state-of-mind; an avenue for self-expression, a metaphor for freedom; a ritual, a...

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  • 1996
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    Drifting: Rob Machado Chronicles

    Drifting: Rob Machado Chronicles

    1 1996 HD

    Family man. Style master. Traveler. Artist. Filmmaker. Loyal friend. Deep thinker. Musician. Weirdo. Afro. Surfer. Rob Machado is many things. And...

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  • 1999
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    Loose Change

    Loose Change

    1 1999 HD

    With a decidedly comedic approach Loose Change takes on the age old question "what would a pro surfer be doing if he didn't surf?" In between the...

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  • 1995
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    Billabong Challenge: The Mystery Left

    Billabong Challenge: The Mystery Left

    9 1995 HD

    Most professional surfing contests hold their final at a charity beach on a Sunday afternoon regardless of wave quality. The Billabong Challenge, a...

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  • 2016
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    Fish: The Surfboard Documentary

    Fish: The Surfboard Documentary

    1 2016 HD

    The fish brand of surfboards has had a huge impact on surf culture in the 30 years since its launch. Learn about the origins of the surfboard’s...

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