Zale Parry was a scuba diver and actor who appeared on television series and films. She was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for her success as a scuba diver, which included setting a women's depth record of 209 feet. Parry is widely credited with helping to popularize recreational diving.

A key way that Parry did this was through television. She can be seen on diving-related television series and specials such as Sea Hunt, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and "Marineland Carnival." Parry also acted in the films "Underwater Warrior" and "The Legend of Tilamook's Gold."