Johnny Fain, a renowned regularfoot surfer, was born on July 7, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. As the only child of screenwriter Jeanne Bartlett, Fain grew up in the exclusive Malibu Colony, situated just north of Malibu Pier, surrounded by prominent figures from the film industry, including producers, directors, and celebrated actors.
Fain's affinity for surfing began at the tender age of thirteen, and he quickly developed into an exceptionally agile, quick, and flamboyant surfer. Within the Malibu beach community, Fain was regarded as one of the top four surfers, alongside Mickey Dora, Lance Carson, and Dewey Weber. His exceptional skills earned him a second-place finish in the 1965 Malibu Invitational surf contest.
Fain's competitive spirit led him to participate in the 1965 and 1968 World Surfing Championship contests. Furthermore, his influence on the surfing world was solidified when Greg Noll Surfboards introduced the Fain Formula II model surfboard in 1968, which garnered moderate commercial success.
In addition to his surfing exploits, Fain pursued a career in the entertainment industry, serving as a stunt double and appearing as an extra in several "Beach Party" movies produced by American International Pictures during the 1960s. Moreover, Fain made cameo appearances as himself in a handful of surfing documentaries throughout the same decade.
