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Tony Hawk: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Anthony Frank Hawk
  • Birth Place: Carlsbad, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/12/1968, Taurus
  • Profession: Skateboarder; actor
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Tony Hawk Fast Facts:
  • Began his professional career at age 14, joining the "Bones Brigade" team of Powell-Peralta Skateboards.
  • Established the skateboard company Birdhouse Projects in the early '90s with fellow pro Per Welinder.
  • In 1998, he launched Hawk Clothing, which manufactures clothes and skateboarding equipment and accessories.
  • Has appeared in a number of films, including Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Gleaming the Cube (1989), xXx (2002) and the Jackass movies.
  • His first skateboarding game — Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, which was released in 1999 on the Sony PlayStation — spawned a long-running series that spanned several gaming consoles.
  • Retired from pro skateboarding in 1999 after he pulled off the sport's first-ever "900," a trick that involves doing two-and-a-half rotations in midair.
  • Released his autobiography, Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder, in 2000.
  • Became known as "Birdman" among fellow skateboarders for his high-flying tricks.
  • Considered to have the best record in pro skateboarding history: out of 103 pro competitions, Hawk won 73, and placed second in 19 others.
  • Tony Hawk Relationships:
  • Cindy Dunbar - Ex-wife
  • Erin Lee - Ex-wife
  • Frank Hawk - Father
  • Kadence Clover Hawk - Daughter
  • Keegan Hawk - Son
  • Lenore - Sister
  • Lhotse Merriam - Wife
  • Nancy Hawk - Mother
  • Patricia Hawk - Sister
  • Riley Hawk - Son
  • Spencer Hawk - Son
  • Steve Hawk - Brother
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