Rob Dyrdek (28. June 1974 in Kettering, Dayton, Ohio) is a famous American skateboarder and television presenter. Rob Dyrdek Net Worth is $50 Million. He came to skate on his twelfth birthday when he got a skateboard.
His father recognized his son’s talent early and encouraged him by all means. For example, a small half-pipe was built in the cellar of the family house. On top of this, Rob fell and fractured his bones. As a result, he moved to “Street” because the tricks on the half-pipe with the injured arm were not possible.
The significant breakthrough in the skater career Dyrdek had only with the skate video DC Video, in which he skates together with his security guard Christopher “Big Black” Boykin on the streets and numerous tricks, especially grinds and slides shows.
Following this film, he produced numerous film projects about skating. So he is in the movie Righteous Kill with Al Pacino and Robert de Niro to see as well as 50 cents.
Since 2009, he has been shooting the television show Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, which will be released in 2014 in the final sixth season. He is also a “secret” advertising medium and playable character in the games Skate and Skate 2 from EA Black Box. Since 2011 he has been the presenter of the show Ridiculousness, in which he presents short internet clips.
Rob Dyrdek developed a new kind of kickflip: After the board was kicked in the air to do a kickflip, it turned 45 degrees, a shifty, then turned back. Since 20 September 2015, Dyrdek has been married to the US model and playmate Bryiana Noelle Dyrdek.
Achievements
| StreetChamp: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Slide & Grind Champion: 2004; Runner-up in 2006 |
| World record holder in boardslide |
| Broke on September 17, 2007, a total of 21 Guinness world records in skateboarding in a single day |
Rob Dyrdek Career In Television
Dyrdek began his television career on MTV with the show Rob & Big (November 2006 to April 2008 ) with his bodyguard and best friend Christopher “Big Black” Boykin and his cousin Drama Pfaff. The reality show follows the life of Dyrdek.
After three seasons Boykin leaves the series to focus on his father’s role. In 2009, a new series was created around Rob; Pfaff is the staff of his company, entitled Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory which has been broadcast on MTV since February 2009. The show takes place in an old warehouse that Dyrdek uses for his different experiences and adventures.
The warehouse consists of a wide outdoor spot for skateboarding, Rob’s office, a garage, and a parking lot called the ” bat cave ” as well as several basketball playgrounds. Also, Dyrdek built a recording studio for his cousin. In the first episode of the show, the mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, mounted with Dyrdek on the largest ever-built skateboard.
Since 2011 he has hosted his show on MTV called Ridiculousness. Dyrdek has appeared in Skate, Skate 2 video games with Boykin, Skate3, and Skate It.
Skateboard/Sponsors and Brands
Dyrdek was first known for his talent as a skateboarder, he became a pro at the age of 16, Among his sponsors he counts, DC Shoes, Alien Workshop, Silver Trucks, Spy + Optics, Reflex Bearing, and Monster Energy drinks. He also co-owns with Travis Barker ( Blink drummer, The Transplants, and founder of Famous Stars and Straps brand) the Rogue Status brand.
Dyrdek also has a line of toys representing him and his various skateboarding friends; he also owns a brand of sunglasses, named Battle Eyewear and is the founder of the skateboard brand Street League. Dyrdek broke all the fingers of his left hand as well as his nose while skating.