| First Name | Laird |
| Last Name | Hamilton |
| Full Name at Birth | John Laird Hamilton |
| Other Names | Laird John Zerfas |
| Age | 47 |
| Date of Birth | March 2, 1964 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco |
| Height | 6' 2½" (189 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Kapaa High School, Kapaa, Hawaii |
| Occupation Category | Surfing |
| Claim to Fame | Riding Giants |