Steve-O

Steve-O is a renowned stunt performer, comedian, and television personality, recognized for his daring acts and impactful advocacy for recovery and animal rights. After gaining widespread recognition for his self-filmed stunt videos, Steve-O joined the cast of the groundbreaking MTV reality comedy series Jackass, which premiered in 2000 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. A graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in 1997, his unique skill set was central to the show’s success.

Demonstrating versatility, he was a spokesperson for Sneaux footwear in 2005, appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2009, and hosted truTV’s reality game show ‘Killer Karaoke’ in 2012. Beyond his stunt work, Steve-O emerged as a prominent advocate for recovery and animal rights, maintaining sobriety since March 2008 following treatment. This period marked a creative evolution, leading to extensive stand-up comedy tours and the publication of his critically acclaimed memoir, Professional Idiot: A Memoir, in 2011. He significantly grew his digital footprint by regularly uploading content to his popular YouTube channel, ‘SteveO’, starting in 2013.

Also in 2022, he authored his second book, A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions. In 2023, he released ‘Steve-O’s Bucket List’ on his website, showcasing stunts too extreme for television. He is set to celebrate 17 years of sobriety in 2025, underscoring his sustained commitment to his recovery and advocacy platforms.