Chris Pontius

Chris Pontius was born on July 16, 1974, in Pasadena, California, and grew up in San Luis Obispo. His career began as a skateboarder, eventually leading him to join the staff of Big Brother Skateboarding magazine as a writer in the early 1990s. This early experience in skateboarding culture and magazine writing laid the groundwork for his entry into television and film. His distinct style, characterized by a blend of daring stunts and comedic timing, quickly made him a recognizable figure.

Pontius gained widespread recognition as a core member of the hit TV show and movie franchise, Jackass, which premiered on MTV in 2000. Within Jackass, he became known for his humorous and often outlandish stunts, notably the recurring “Party Boy” sketch where he performed spontaneous public dances wearing only a thong. Following the success of Jackass, Pontius co-created and co-hosted the extreme nature/comedy series, Wildboyz, alongside Steve-O, expanding his reach in entertainment. His acting credits include roles in films such as ‘Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle’, ‘What We Do Is Secret’, ‘Somewhere’, and ‘Game Over, Man!’.

His career includes live stand-up comedy performances both in the USA and internationally. Pontius has continued his involvement with the ‘Jackass’ franchise, returning for ‘Jackass Forever’ (2022) as a writer and co-producer, and ‘Jackass 4.5’ (2022) as a writer and co-producer. The film ‘Jackass Forever’ grossed over 80 million USD worldwide. His recent work includes co-starring with Johnny Knoxville in the Paramount Pictures film ‘Action Point’ (2018) and filming a Norwegian television series about the country’s rock and metal history in 2025. These projects highlight his ongoing presence in both stunt-based entertainment and acting.