Bam Margera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bam Margera
Margera in 2017
Born	Brandon Cole Margera (1979-09-28) September 28, 1979 (age 45)
Occupation	Skateboarder stunt performer television personality filmmaker musician
Years active	1997–present
Known for	Co-star of Jackass; Viva La Bam
Spouse(s)	Missy Rothstein ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2012)​ Nicole Boyd ​ ​ (m. 2013; div. 2023)​ Dannii Marie ​ (m. 2024)​
Partner(s)	Jennifer Rivell (1998–2005)
Children	1
Parents	Phil Margera (father) April Margera (mother)
Relatives	Jess Margera (brother) Vincent Margera (uncle)
Bam Margera Sport Country United States Sport Skateboarding Turned pro 1998

Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera (born September 28, 1979) is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, and filmmaker. He became famous in the early 2000s. He was one of the stars of the MTV reality stunt show Jackass. He also appeared in the Jackass movies.

Bam Margera also created his own TV shows. These include Viva La Bam (2003–2006) and Bam's Unholy Union (2007). He also directed films like Haggard (2003) and Minghags (2009).

Early Life and CKY Videos

Bam Margera was born on September 28, 1979. His parents are April and Phil Margera. His older brother is musician Jess Margera. His uncle is TV personality Vincent "Don Vito" Margera.

When he was three, his grandfather nicknamed him "Bam Bam". This was because he liked to run into walls. Later, his school friends shortened it to "Bam".

In 1993, Bam got his first video camera. He took a digital media class with his friend Chris Raab. There, they met Brandon DiCamillo and Ryan Dunn. They started filming themselves skateboarding and doing stunts. These videos later became the CKY video series.

In 1994, Margera left school. He was then homeschooled by his mother. He earned his GED. In 1995, Bam, his brother Jess, Ryan Dunn, and Chris Raab were in a car accident. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt, except Jess who broke an arm.

In 1999, Bam released the first CKY film. It was called CKY: Landspeed. It showed stunts, pranks, and skateboarding tricks. The film also featured music by the band CKY. Later, sequels like CKY2K, CKY3, and CKY4 were released. These early videos featured many of Bam's friends. They were known as the CKY crew.

Margera (center) with Ryan Dunn (second from left; blue shirt) during a live shoot in New York, April 2004

Career

Television and Film

After the success of CKY, Jeff Tremaine noticed Bam's videos. Tremaine helped create MTV's Jackass. Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn became main stars of the show. Other CKY crew members also appeared. Some stunts on Jackass came directly from the CKY videos.

Bam appeared in several Jackass movies. These include Jackass: The Movie (2002) and Jackass Number Two (2006). He was also in Jackass 3D (2010) and had a small role in Jackass Forever (2022).

After Jackass ended in 2002, Bam got his own show. It was called Viva La Bam. The show ran for five seasons from 2003 to 2005. It mixed stunts with reality TV. It showed Bam and his friends doing stunts and daily life. The show was filmed in West Chester. They also visited places like Brazil, Finland, and Mexico.

In 2003, Bam played himself in the movie Grind. The film is about four young men following a pro skateboarder. Many Jackass members and skateboarders made cameo appearances.

In 2007, Bam's engagement and wedding planning were filmed. This became the show Bam's Unholy Union. It followed Bam, his fiancée Missy Rothstein, and their friends. In 2009, Bam appeared on Nitro Circus. In 2010, he starred in Bam's World Domination. This special showed Bam and friends trying an obstacle course race in England.

In March 2016, Bam and his parents appeared on VH1's Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn. They discussed personal challenges.

Margera at the Jackass 3D London premiere in 2010

Skateboarding Career

Bam Margera started skateboarding at age 7. By high school, it was his main hobby. His brother Jess said Bam had "natural talent." Their parents supported his skateboarding career from the start. They even traveled to Love Park in Philadelphia when Bam was young.

In 1992, Bam got his first sponsorship. It was from Fairman's Skate Shop. He started appearing in skate videos. In 1994, he left high school to focus on skateboarding.

Early in his career, Bam had many sponsors. These included Toy Machine Skateboards and Adio Footwear. In 2001, he joined Team Element. He stayed with them for most of his career.

Margera skateboarding in 2006

In 2012, Bam took a break from skating. He returned casually five years later. In 2017, he partnered with Element Skateboards again. They re-released ten of his old skateboard designs. Each board was signed by Bam and limited to 50 units. As of 2024, Bam does not have major sponsorships.

Independent Films

Bam Margera has written, produced, and starred in three independent films. He co-wrote, directed, and starred in Haggard (2003). This film was based on real events from his friend Ryan Dunn's life. Dunn played himself, and Bam played "Valo."

Bam also directed Minghags. This film is a loose sequel to Haggard. It was released on DVD in December 2008.

In December 2008, Bam released a Christmas movie. It was called Bam Margera Presents: Where the#$&% Is Santa?. The movie is about Bam and his friends searching for Santa Claus in Finland.

In 2015, Bam announced a documentary about his life. It would cover his life after the death of his friend Ryan Dunn in 2011. The film was meant to show his childhood, career, and recovery. Musician Brent Hinds would play Dunn in "dramatic fantasy interludes." The film was put on hold in 2017. As of 2024, it has not been released.

Radio Bam and Music

On November 24, 2004, Bam started a weekly Sirius Satellite Radio show. It was called Radio Bam on Sirius channel 28 Faction. The show first featured his friends from the CKY and Jackass crews.

In 2005, Bam started a music label called Filthy Note Records. He has directed music videos for bands like Clutch and Turbonegro. He also directed four music videos for the Finnish band HIM. He directed three videos for The 69 Eyes.

Bam also plays keyboards in a band called Gnarkill. His brother Jess Margera is also in the band. They released two albums: Gnarkill (2003) and Gnarkill vs. Unkle Matt and the Shitbirdz (2006). Bam also plays guitar, often seen in Viva La Bam. Since 2013, he has been part of two other music projects.

Other Projects

Bam Margera has been a character in the Tony Hawk's video game series. He appeared in games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and Tony Hawk's Underground. He also voiced a character in the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours. He made cameo appearances in the movies Grind and Destroying America.

In 2008, Bam opened a bar/theater called "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It closed in January 2014 due to local rules.

In late 2009, Bam released a book. It was called Serious as Dog Dirt. It contained his private writings and pictures. In 2020, Bam started appearing in YouTube videos.

Personal Life

Relationships

Bam Margera was engaged to Jenn Rivell. She appeared in some of his projects. Their relationship lasted seven years and ended in 2005.

In 2006, Bam got engaged to his childhood friend Melissa "Missy" Rothstein. Their wedding on February 3, 2007, was shown on the MTV series Bam's Unholy Union. The couple divorced in November 2012.

Missy and Bam Margera

On October 5, 2013, Bam married Nicole Boyd in Reykjavík, Iceland. In June 2017, they announced they were expecting their first child. Their son, Phoenix Wolf, was born in December 2017. Nicole Boyd filed for legal separation in February 2023. The couple had been living separately since 2021.

In July 2023, Bam started dating model Dannii Marie. They got engaged in October 2023. They were officially married on May 28, 2024.

Name and Residence

Bam Margera owns two houses in West Chester. One is his current home. The other is his former home, called Castle Bam. He bought Castle Bam in 2004. It is a large house in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania. It has a gothic theme and a skatepark. The house was often featured on Viva La Bam.

In 2018, April Margera, Bam's mother, began renovating Castle Bam. She planned to use it for short-term rentals through Airbnb. Bam has said the house will look different from its Viva La Bam days.

In 2007, Bam said he was thinking about legally changing his first name to Bam. He was still deciding after talking with his father.

Filmography

Film

Television

DVDs and Videos

Music Videos

Video Games

Web Series

Selected Discography

With CKY

• Volume 2 (1999)

With Gnarkill

• Gnarkill (2002)
• GnarKill vs. Unkle Matt and the ShitBirdz (2006)

With the Evesdroppers

• The Evesdroppers (2016)

With Cult Shotta, Tanboymiguel and SinceWhen

• Feel Like Bam (2023)

Books

• Bam Margera, Serious as Dog Dirt (MTV; November 17, 2009) ISBN: 1-4391-4773-6

See also

In Spanish: Bam Margera para niños