Date of Birth: September 28, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Brandon Cole “Bam” Margera is an American professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a star of the MTV reality stunt show “Jackass” and its subsequent sequels. Born on September 28, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Bam Margera was introduced to skateboarding at a young age and quickly excelled. He began filming his skateboarding exploits and practical jokes on friends, which eventually led to the creation of the CKY (Camp Kill Yourself) video series. These videos caught the attention of Jeff Tremaine, leading to Margera’s involvement in “Jackass.” Margera’s popularity soared with the success of “Jackass,” and he leveraged this fame to create his own MTV shows, including “Viva La Bam” and “Bam’s Unholy Union.” In addition to his television career, Margera has directed several independent films, including “Haggard” and “Minghags,” and has been involved in various music and radio projects. Despite his success, Margera has faced numerous personal challenges, including struggles with addiction and legal issues.
5 Interesting Facts about Bam Margera
1. Bam Margera’s nickname “Bam” was given to him by his grandfather, who noticed his energetic and “bam-bam” like behavior as a child.
2. He was a professional skateboarder and was sponsored by major brands like Element Skateboards, Adio Footwear, and Volcom.
3. Bam directed and starred in the independent films “Haggard” (2003) and “Minghags” (2009).
4. He is a member of the CKY Crew, a group of friends who produced the CKY video series that led to the creation of “Jackass.”
5. Bam is an accomplished musician and has played keyboard in the band Gnarkill.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bam Margera
1. “I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints—the sinners are much more fun.”
2. “Skateboarding is a way to let your personality shine on a piece of wood with wheels.”
3. “Life is a lot like skateboarding, it’s all about how you handle the falls.”
4. “There’s no better way to get the adrenaline going than to do some crazy stuff.”
5. “Make sure you laugh a little each day. That’s what keeps you going.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Bam Margera’s net worth was estimated to be around $45 million.
Children
Bam Margera has one child, a son named Phoenix Wolf Margera, who was born on December 23, 2017.
Relevant Links
1. [Bam Margera’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542343/
2. [Bam Margera’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bam_Margera
3. [Bam Margera on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bam__margera/
4. [Bam Margera’s Professional Skateboarding History](https://theboardr.com/profile/3/Bam_Margera
5. [Bam Margera on MTV](http://www.mtv.com/celebrity/bam-margera/
