Jason Acuña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jason "Wee Man" Acuña
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Acuña in 2009
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Jason Shannon Acuña
May 16, 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Wee Man |
| Occupation | Stunt performer, television personality, skateboarder, actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Co-star of Jackass |
| Height | 4 ft 6 in (137 cm) |
Jason Shannon Acuña (born May 16, 1973), known as Wee Man, is an American stunt performer, TV personality, and skateboarder. He is famous for being one of the stars of the comedy show Jackass. He also hosted a skateboarding show called 54321 on Fox Sports Net. Jason has a type of dwarfism called achondroplasia.
About Jason Acuña
Jason Acuña was born in Pisa, Italy. He grew up in Torrance, California, and went to North High School there. His family background is Mexican and German. Before becoming famous, he worked as a manager for Big Brother, a skateboard magazine. This job helped him join the Jackass TV series in 2000.
On Jackass, Jason did many funny stunts. He would skate around dressed as an Oompa-Loompa. He also did deep-knee bends while holding basketball star Shaquille O'Neal on his back. A funny part of the show often involved Preston Lacy asking for help with his bags, and then Jason would pop out, leading to a chase.
In 2007, Jason starred in a reality TV show called Armed and Famous. He also hosted an MTV show called Scarred in July 2007.
Jason appeared on the first season of NBC's Celebrity Circus. He was the first person on the show to get a perfect score. He finished the season in third place.
Jason is also a businessman. He invested in a chain of Mexican restaurants called Chronic Tacos. He opened his first restaurant in 2010 in Redondo Beach, California. Later, in February 2018, he opened another Chronic Tacos restaurant in Long Beach, California.
In 2012, Jason starred in a holiday movie called Elf-Man. He played the main character, Elf-Man. This was his first role in a movie that families could watch together.
Movies and TV Shows
Jason Acuña has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable appearances:
Movies
- 2002: Jackass: The Movie – He played himself and helped write the movie.
- 2003: Grind – He played a character named Little Timmy.
- 2006: Jackass Number Two – He played himself and helped write it.
- 2010: Jackass 3D – He played himself and helped write it.
- 2012: Elf-Man – He played the main character, Elf-Man. He was also an executive producer for the movie.
- 2022: Jackass Forever – He played himself and helped write the movie.
Television Shows
- 2000–2001: Jackass – He was in 21 episodes.
- 2004–2006: Wildboyz – He appeared in 6 episodes.
- 2007: Armed and Famous – He was in 4 episodes.
- 2007: MTV's Scarred Live – He was the host of one episode.
- 2008: Celebrity Circus – He was in 6 episodes.
- 2012–2014: Ridiculousness – He appeared in 2 episodes with Preston Lacy.
- 2022: WrestleMania 38 – He helped Johnny Knoxville.
- 2023: History of the World, Part II – He played a Russian character in 3 episodes.
Images for kids
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Acuña in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Jason Acuña para niños
