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Luke Austin Halpin (born April 4, 1947) is a former American actor, stuntman, marine coordinator, diver and pilot. He became a child actor at the age of eight and is widely known for his role as Sandy Ricks in the feature films Flipper and Flipper's New Adventure , as well as for reprising his role for the NBC television series adaptation ...
Oct 5, 2018 · Luke Halpin last appeared on the silver screen in 1996, in the Flipper remake. Elijah Wood (37) played "Sandy Ricks", but Halpin made a guest appearance as a fisherman in the sequel. Halpin retired after this last performance. The legendary actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2015.
Luke Halpin. Additional Crew: Speed 2: Cruise Control. Luke Austin Halpin was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, the youngest of three children of Helen Joan (Szczepanski) and Eugene A. Halpin.
Luke Halpin. Additional Crew: Speed 2: Cruise Control. Luke Austin Halpin was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, the youngest of three children of Helen Joan (Szczepanski) and Eugene A. Halpin. His father was of Irish and German descent, and his maternal grandparents were Polish.
Jul 26, 2019 · What is Flipper star Luke Halpin doing today? It seems that the American former actor Luke Halpin has lived a secluded life since the series ended. His last appearance on screen was in 1996 as a guest role for the remake of Flipper, but now he still works in the film industry.
Mar 4, 2023 · Child actor Luke, 75, appeared in the original series of Flipper as Sandy and made a cameo in the 1996 flick - having given up acting following three decades on screen in the 1980s. He became a stuntman, marine coordinator, speedboat pilot and a driver using skills he had learnt while playing Sandy.
Jan 19, 2023 · After battling cancer, Halpin was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. Now 75, he lives in Rotonda West, Fla.
May 30, 2012 · Actor Luke Halpin, Child Star - Sandy Ricks of Flipper. Was honored at the 2012 Film Florida Legends Awards hosted by the St. Pete / Clearwater FIlm Commission in May.
Mar 4, 2023 · Child actor Luke, 75, appeared in the original series of Flipper as Sandy and made a cameo in the 1996 flick - having given up acting following three decades on screen in the 1980s.
Nice interview with actor Luke Halpin covering his time making the 1977 cult-classic SHOCK WAVES. If you're a fan of the film then you'll certainly want to check this out as the actor does a pretty good job at remembering a few interesting stories.
