Linda Benson: Linda Benson. Stunts: Bikini Beach. Champion pioneering female surfer Linda Rae Benson was born on May 24, 1944 in Encinitas, California. Her father was a former drummer for Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra. Benson started surfing at age eleven and at age fifteen was the first woman to surf the legendary big waves at Waimea Bay in Hawaii. After mastering such basic surfing techniques as hanging five, walking the board,...
Known For: Bikini Beach (Stunts(uncredited)), Pajama Party (Pajama Girl), Beach Blanket Bingo (Stunts(uncredited)), Muscle Beach Party (Stunts(uncredited))