Preston Lacy facts for kids
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Preston Lacy
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Lacy at the Jackass 3D premiere in London, November 2010
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| Born | August 14, 1969 Missouri, U.S.
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| Occupation | Stunt performer, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Co-star of Jackass |
Preston Lacy (born August 14, 1969) is an American stunt performer, actor, and comedian. He is best known as one of the stars of the reality stunt show Jackass. He has appeared in many Jackass movies and TV specials.
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Preston Lacy's Early Life and Career
Preston Lacy was born on August 14, 1969, in Missouri, U.S. Before becoming famous, he worked in different jobs. He later moved to California to pursue a career in entertainment.
Lacy first met Johnny Knoxville, one of the creators of Jackass, through Knoxville's ex-wife. He started by helping transport items for a clothing company. Soon, he and Knoxville became friends. Lacy began sharing ideas for funny and wild stunts for a new TV show.
How Preston Lacy Joined Jackass
Originally, Preston Lacy was hired to be a writer for the Jackass series. However, Johnny Knoxville convinced him to also take part in the stunts. This led to Lacy becoming one of the main cast members. He is known for his unique personality and his willingness to try outrageous stunts.
Preston Lacy's Role in Jackass
On Jackass, Preston Lacy often works with Jason "Wee Man" Acuña. One of their most famous skits involves Lacy chasing Acuña down public streets. They usually wear only their briefs and white tank tops during these chases. This skit often highlights Lacy's larger size in a humorous way.
Memorable Moments and Challenges
Preston Lacy has come up with many ideas for Jackass skits and stunts. He is also known for his funny anger outbursts during some challenges. A well-known example happened during the "Eggnog Challenge" for the Jackass Christmas Special. In Jackass 2.5 (2007), it was shown that Lacy has a strong fear of heights. This fear was sometimes used in stunts for the show.
Preston Lacy's Acting and Comedy Work
Besides Jackass, Preston Lacy has also worked as an actor and comedian. He has a writing credit for the movie National Lampoon's TV: The Movie. He also acted alongside Chris Kattan in the film Christmas in Wonderland.
Preston Lacy's Stand-Up Comedy
Preston Lacy has toured around the United States performing stand-up comedy. He has been part of BBM Comedy Tours in places like New York and Florida. He also performs at various festivals, clubs, and bars.
Preston Lacy's Film and TV Appearances
Preston Lacy has appeared in all the major Jackass films. These include Jackass: The Movie (2002), Jackass Number Two (2006), Jackass 3D (2010), and Jackass Forever (2022). He also appeared in the follow-up films like Jackass 2.5, Jackass 3.5, and Jackass 4.5.
He has made guest appearances on several TV shows. These include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Mad TV, and Ridiculousness. In 2023, he appeared in three episodes of History of the World, Part II.
Video Games and Music Videos
Preston Lacy has also lent his voice and movements to the video game Jackass: The Game (2007). He has appeared in music videos for artists like Weezer and Wolfmother.
Images for kids
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Lacy at the Jackass 3D premiere in London, November 2010
See also
In Spanish: Preston Lacy para niños
