Ehren McGhehey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ehren McGhehey
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McGhehey in 2010
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Kenneth Ehren McGhehey
November 29, 1976 McMinnville, Oregon, U.S.
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| Other names | Danger Ehren |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Co-star of Jackass |
Kenneth Ehren McGhehey (born November 29, 1976), also known as Danger Ehren, is an American stunt performer and actor. He is famous for being one of the main cast members of the Jackass TV shows and movies, where he performs many daring and funny stunts.
Early Life and Stunts
Growing Up in Oregon
Ehren McGhehey was born in McMinnville, Oregon. He grew up in a unique place, living above a mortuary. From a young age, he was very active and enjoyed extreme sports.
Skateboarding and Snowboarding
By the time he was 12, Ehren was already a skilled skateboarder. Later, he became a professional snowboarder. During his snowboarding career, he had several serious accidents, breaking his neck, shoulder, and knees. These experiences showed his willingness to take risks, which later became a big part of his career.
Starting His Stunt Career
While working at a skate shop in Portland, Oregon, Ehren started filming his own stunts. These videos eventually led to him joining the Jackass team.
Ehren's Role in Jackass
Appearing in TV and Movies
Ehren McGhehey appeared in all three seasons of the Jackass television series. He also starred in four Jackass films. He is often called "Danger Ehren" because of the risky stunts he performs.
Funny Moments and Challenges
Ehren was often the target of jokes and pranks by the other Jackass cast members. One famous skit was "Terror Taxi" from Jackass Number Two. In this stunt, Ehren dressed up to scare a taxi driver. He later shared in a podcast that some of the jokes, even off-camera, felt like bullying to him.
Dealing with Injuries
Ehren McGhehey has had some of the most severe injuries in the Jackass series. For example, he fractured his skull in one stunt. In another, he suffered a serious injury to a sensitive part of his body after Dave England jumped on him with a pogo stick. Between his snowboarding and Jackass careers, Ehren had undergone 16 surgeries by the time he was 33 years old.
Ehren McGhehey's Filmography
Television Appearances
Ehren has been in many TV shows, often playing himself.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000–2001 | Jackass | Himself | Also a writer for 24 episodes |
| 2002 | Jackass Backyard BBQ | Himself | A TV special |
| 2003 | The New Tom Green Show | Himself | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2003 MTV Movie Awards | Himself | Guest appearance | |
| 2007 | Bam's Unholy Union | Himself | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover | Himself | A TV special |
| 2010 | 2010 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself | Was a presenter |
| 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards | Himself | Was a presenter | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Himself | Appeared in 1 episode | |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | Himself | Appeared in 1 episode | |
| Made in Hollywood | Himself | Episode 6.4 | |
| 2011 | A Tribute to Ryan Dunn | Himself | A TV documentary |
| 2012–2016 | Portlandia | Motorcycle guy | Appeared in 5 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Grimm | Luke Virkler | Episode 5.16 |
| 2022 | Celebrity Family Feud | Himself | A participant in Episode 9.11 |
| Prestige Wrestling: Roseland 4 Wake the Dead | Himself | A participant | |
| 2023 | Below Deck Mediterranean | Himself | Appeared in 2 episodes |
Film Roles
Ehren has also appeared in several movies, both as himself and in other roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Jackass: The Movie | Himself | Also a writer |
| 2003 | Grind | Rival skater | |
| 2005 | Dishdogz | Fired dishwasher | |
| 2006 | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Jimmy Gonzales | |
| Jackass Number Two | Himself | Also a writer | |
| 2007 | Jackass 2.5 | Himself | Also a writer |
| 2008 | Paranoid Park | Himself | Uncredited role |
| 2009 | Jackass: The Lost Tapes | Himself | Used old footage |
| 2010 | Jackass 3D | Himself | Also a writer |
| 2011 | Jackass 3.5 | Himself | Also a writer |
| 2014 | All Hell Breaks Loose | Clarence | Was an executive producer |
| 2020 | Steve-O: Gnarly | Himself | Direct-to-video, guest appearances |
| 2022 | Jackass Forever | Himself | Also a writer |
| Jackass 4.5 | Himself | Also a writer | |
| 2023 | Steve-O's Bucket List | Himself | Direct-to-video, guest appearance |
Web Series and Music Videos
Ehren has also been part of online shows and music videos.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Jackass Reunion: 15 Years Later | Himself | A special for Rolling Stone |
| 2019 | Bathroom Break Podcast | Himself | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2021–2022 | Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Himself | Appeared in 2 episodes of the podcast |
| Year | Artist | Track | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | CKY | "Flesh Into Gear" | Himself | Used old footage |
| Andrew W.K. | "We Want Fun" | Himself | ||
| 2006 | Chris Pontius | "Karazy" | Himself | |
| 2010 | Weezer | "Memories" | Himself | |
| 2015 | Modest Mouse | "The Ground Walks, With Time in a Box" | The Foe | |
| 2017 | Municipal Waste | "Breathe Grease" | Biker | |
| 2018 | Dwarves | "Devil's Level" | Wrestler | |
| 2021 | Red Fang | "Rabbits in Hives" | Grave digger |
Video Games
Ehren has even been a character in a video game!
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Jackass: The Game | Himself | Provided his voice and movements for the game |
See also
In Spanish: Ehren McGhehey para niños
