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Chris Pontius Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Andrew Pontius

Birth Place:Pasadena, California, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Funded his travels by submitting his stories to the skateboarding magazine Big Brother
  • Quote: "As long as everyone is having fun․ All you have to do is think about having fun and the movie will come out fun․ When we are filming, you don't really want to be anywhere else․"
  • Best known as one of several daredevils in the "Jackass" movie franchise
  • Is a member of the band Scream for Me, whose debut album was released in 2009
  • Best known as a daredevil, member of "Jackass," and co-host of "Wildboyz․"
  • Has contributed his music to the soundtracks of "Jackass," "Wildboyz," "Nitro Circus," "Jackass the Movie," and "Jackass Number Two․"
  • Has many aliases, including "Chief Roberts," "Mr․ Afternoon," and "Chico Fiesta․"
  • Started the series "Wildboyz" because one of his childhood dreams was to host his own nature show
  • Spent the majority of the '90s wandering the world with only his backpack, skateboard, guitar, and a notebook in which he wrote down his adventures

Awards

  • 2003MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated