Bam Margera: Photos Of The ‘Jackass’ Star

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Bam Margera

Bam Margera — He was born Brandon Cole Margera, but the world knows him better as Bam. Bam Margera first found success by shooting videos of himself and friends skateboarding and doing stunts. These videos would evolve into the CKY video series, and became a hit with the underground skateboarding scene of the 1990s. Jeff Tremaine, then the editor for ‘Big Brother’ magazine, connected with Bam and helped him form the crew that would later morph into MTV’s ‘Jackass.’ The stunt-prank show became a pop culture phenomenon, spawning a handful of movies and a few spin-offs, including Bam’s show, Viva La Bam. The show ran for five seasons, and mixed Bam’s outlandish stunts and pranks with his family life. Bam’s other work includes a few independent films, a few TV series, and appearances in the ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater’ series.

Bam has been romantically linked to a number of women. He was married to Melissa ‘Missy’ Rothstein, but the couple divorced in 2012. He married Nicole Boyd in 2013, and the couple welcomed a son, Phoenix Wolf, in 2017. Bam has struggled with alcohol and substance abuse throughout his life.

In Dec. 2022, Bam was hospitalized in San Diego with pneumonia as a side effect of COVID-19 and placed on a ventilator.

Click through the gallery to see photos of Bam through the years.

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Bam Margera & Missy Rothstein

Bam Margera & Missy Rothstein — Bam Margera and his then-fiancee Missy Rothstein appear backstage during MTV’s “Total Request Live” show at the MTV Times Square Studios, Monday, Jan. 29, 2007. The couple would wed, but divorce in 2012.

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Bam Margera & Steve-O

Bam Margera & Steve-O — Brandon “Bam” Margera and Steve “Steve-O” Glover arrive to celebrate the launch of the Jackass 3 Blu-Ray and DVD at a party in Los Angeles. Two men who have dealt with their own demons.

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Jackass In Europe

Jackass In Europe — The cast of ‘Jackass’ — Jason ‘Wee-Man’ Acuna, Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Preston Lacy and Ehren McGhehey — arrive for the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards. Something was likely broken by the end of the night.

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Johnny Knoxville & Bam Margera

Johnny Knoxville & Bam Margera — Johnny Knoxville, left, and Bam Margera, right, arrive for the German Premiere of the movie “Jackass 3D” in Berlin, Germany. These two are the main faces of the ‘Jackass’ franchise.

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NY Special Screening of “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa”, New York, USA – 21 Oct 2013

NY Special Screening of “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa”, New York, USA – 21 Oct 2013 — Actor and daredevil Bam Margera attends a special screening of “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” at the Sunshine Landmark Theater on in New York
NY Special Screening of “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa”, New York, USA – 21 Oct 2013

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Bam Margera is seen in ‘JACKASS 3D’

Bam Margera is seen in ‘JACKASS 3D’ — Bam Margera is seen in a scene from 2010’s ‘JACKASS 3D.’ He was dressed as a prisoner for the bit with a number, striped ensemble and black beanie.

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Bam Margera attends the Ankkarock Festival

Bam Margera attends the Ankkarock Festival — ‘Jackass’ and “Viva la Bam’ star and famous HIM fan Bam Margera attends the Ankkarock Festival in Vantaa nack in Aug. 2006. He wore a green golf shirt and black baseball cap.

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Bam Margera stars in ‘VIVA LA BAM’

Bam Margera stars in ‘VIVA LA BAM’ — Bam Margera, with his parents, April Margera and Phil Margera, are seen in a promo shot for ‘VIVA LA BAM’ in the 200s. The proud parents sat on a floral couch as he posed behind them.

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Bam Margera in ‘Jackass: The Movie’

Bam Margera in ‘Jackass: The Movie’ — Dave England, Jason ‘Wee-Man’ Acuna, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville and Ehren McGehey are seen in the 2002 poser art for ‘Jackass: The Movie.’ The filmed marked the franchise’s first foray outside of television.

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