History of Bam Margera in Timeline
Bam Margera is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker known for his role on MTV's Jackass and its related films. He gained further recognition through his spin-off shows like Viva La Bam, Bam's Unholy Union, and others. Margera also wrote and directed the films Haggard and Minghags, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
September 28, 1979: Bam Margera's Birth
On September 28, 1979, Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera was born. He is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker.
1983: Sleepaway Camp Release
In 1983, the film Sleepaway Camp was released. The name of this film inspired the name of Bam's brother's band CKY, which then inspired the name of their video series.
1991: Travels to Love Park
As early as 1991, Bam Margera, at age 12, used to travel with his brother Jess to Love Park in Philadelphia.
1992: First Sponsorship
In 1992, Margera got his first sponsorship from Fairman's Skate Shop and began appearing in skate videos.
1993: First Video Camera and Digital Media Class
In 1993, Bam Margera received his first video camera from his father and enrolled in a digital media class, where he met future collaborators and began shooting homemade videos that evolved into the CKY video series.
1994: Dropping Out of High School
In 1994, Margera dropped out of high school in order to pursue a full-time skateboarding career.
September 21, 1995: Car Accident
On September 21, 1995, Margera, his brother Jess, Dunn and Raab were involved in a serious car accident near their hometown of West Chester, PA. Margera revealed that Raab had "forced him" to wear a seatbelt as the car was going nearly 100 mph (160 km/h), and that doing so probably saved his life.
1998: Relationship with Jenn Rivell Begins
In 1998, Bam Margera began a long-term relationship with Jenn Rivell, who played a prominent part in several of his projects.
1999: Release of CKY: Landspeed
In 1999, Margera independently released the first CKY film, then titled CKY: Landspeed, a collection of stunts, pranks, and skateboarding footage set to CKY's music.
2001: Joining Team Element
In 2001, Margera officially became a member of Team Element, the demonstration team for Element Skateboards, which he remained affiliated with for the rest of his professional career.
2001: Featured in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Since 2001, Bam Margera has been a character in the Tony Hawk's video game franchise, starting with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.
2002: Jackass: The Movie Appearance
In 2002, Margera appeared in Jackass: The Movie.
2003: Haggard Release
In 2003, Bam Margera co-wrote, directed, and starred in the independent film Haggard, based on the life of his friend Ryan Dunn.
2003: Viva La Bam Premiere and Haggard Co-writing and Directing
In 2003, Bam Margera starred in Viva La Bam and co-wrote, directed, and starred in the film Haggard.
2003: Appearance in Grind
In 2003, Margera played himself in the movie Grind.
2003: Viva La Bam Series Premiere
In 2003, Viva La Bam premiered on MTV and ran for five seasons.
November 24, 2004: Radio Bam Premiere
On November 24, 2004, Margera began a weekly Sirius Satellite Radio show on Sirius channel 28 Faction called Radio Bam.
2004: Purchase of Castle Bam
In 2004, Bam Margera bought his former home, known as "Castle Bam", in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania. It was often featured on Viva La Bam.
2005: Relationship with Jenn Rivell Ends
In 2005, Bam Margera's seven-year relationship with Jenn Rivell ended. The couple had been regularly living together in Margera's home by the time of Viva La Bam.
2005: Formation of Filthy Note Records
In 2005, Margera formed a music label, Filthy Note Records.
2005: Viva La Bam Series End
In 2005, Viva La Bam ended its run on MTV after five seasons.
November 2006: Files for Protection from Abuse
In November 2006, Bam Margera filed for "protection from abuse" from Jenn Rivell after she allegedly broke into his house.
2006: Engagement to Melissa Rothstein
In 2006, Bam Margera became engaged to childhood friend Melissa "Missy" Rothstein.
2006: Jackass Number Two Appearance
In 2006, Margera appeared in Jackass Number Two.
2006: Gnarkill vs. Unkle Matt and the Shitbirdz Release
In 2006, the novelty band Gnarkill, with Bam Margera on keyboards, released the album Gnarkill vs. Unkle Matt and the Shitbirdz.
January 2007: Ramp Built at Castle Bam
In January 2007, Bam Margera built a ramp in the backyard of Castle Bam, causing trouble with the township.
February 3, 2007: Wedding to Melissa Rothstein
On February 3, 2007, Bam Margera married Melissa "Missy" Rothstein in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The events leading up to the wedding were chronicled on the MTV series Bam's Unholy Union. The couple spent their honeymoon in Dubai.
April 5, 2007: Filming of Minghags Begins
On April 5, 2007, filming began for Minghags, a loose sequel to Haggard.
August 7, 2007: First Viewing of Rough Version of Minghags
On August 7, 2007, the first viewing of the rough version of the film Minghags took place at Sikes Hall.
October 24, 2007: Considering Name Change
On October 24, 2007, Bam Margera stated that although he completed paperwork to legally change his first name to Bam, he was "still debating" filing it.
2007: Bam's Unholy Union Premiere
In 2007, Bam Margera starred in Bam's Unholy Union.
2007: Drinking Habits Worsened After Shows Ended
In 2007, Bam Margera's drinking habits worsened after his previous shows ended.
September 2008: Margera Opens "The Note"
In late September 2008, Bam Margera opened a bar/theater called "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
December 2008: Release of Where the #$&% Is Santa?
Also in December 2008, Margera released a Christmas-themed movie, Bam Margera Presents: Where the #$&% Is Santa?.
December 2008: Minghags DVD Release
In December 2008, the movie Minghags, directed by Margera, was released straight to DVD.
2008: Margera Discusses Wedding Damages
In 2008, during an appearance on LA Ink, Bam Margera told Kat Von D that he caused $13,000 in damages during his wedding celebration.
July 2009: Hospitalized After Alcohol Binge
In July 2009, Bam Margera was taken to the hospital by paramedics and state troopers after a four-day alcohol binge.
December 2009: First Rehab Attempt
In December 2009, Bam Margera entered rehab for the first time after an intervention from his friends and family, but left after only four days.
2009: Minghags Co-writing and Directing
In 2009, Bam Margera co-wrote and directed the film Minghags.
2009: Release of Serious as Dog Dirt
In 2009, Bam Margera released a book containing private writings and pictures titled Serious as Dog Dirt.
2009: Appearance on Nitro Circus
In 2009, Margera appeared on Nitro Circus.
June 12, 2010: Allegedly Attacked with Baseball Bat
On June 12, 2010, Bam Margera was allegedly attacked with a baseball bat outside his bar, The Note, and treated for head injuries. The alleged assailant claimed Margera used a racial slur, which Margera denies.
October 2010: Living Separately from Rothstein
In October 2010, Bam Margera told Howard Stern that he and Melissa Rothstein were living in separate cities and meeting once a week, and that Rothstein knew about Bam's other girlfriends.
2010: Bam's World Domination Premiere
In 2010, Bam Margera starred in Bam's World Domination.
2010: Starring in Bam's World Domination
In 2010, Margera starred alongside Ryan Dunn and skateboarder Tim O'Connor in the one-off special Bam's World Domination on Spike TV.
2011: Drinking Intensified After Ryan Dunn's Death
Following his close friend Ryan Dunn's death in 2011, Bam Margera's drinking intensified even further.
November 2012: Divorce from Melissa Rothstein
In November 2012, Bam Margera and Melissa Rothstein officially divorced.
2012: Drinking Out of Control
In 2012, Bam Margera considers this the year he lost control of his drinking, due to Ryan Dunn's death and bone spurs forcing him to put his skating career on hold.
2012: Skating Career on Hold
In 2012, Margera was forced to put his skating career on hold indefinitely due to bone spurs and worsening alcoholism.
July 2013: Arrest at Keflavík Airport in Iceland
In July 2013, Bam Margera was arrested at Keflavík Airport in Iceland for leaving the country without paying damages from a rental car dispute the year before.
October 5, 2013: Marriage to Nicole Boyd
On October 5, 2013, Bam Margera married Nicole Boyd in Reykjavík, Iceland.
2013: Fuckface Unstoppable Formed
In 2013, Bam Margera featured in a musical project called Fuckface Unstoppable, which was written about on the Buddyhead website. The band featured Margera, Jess Margera, Nikki Boyd, and Brandon Novak. Chad Ginsburg was the band's guitarist before quitting, and Matt Deis performed with the band as well.
January 2014: "The Note" Closes
In January 2014, "The Note", Bam Margera's bar/theater in West Chester, Pennsylvania, closed its doors due to issues with the West Chester Borough Council.
May 2014: FFU Album Release
In May 2014, Fuckface Unstoppable, a band featuring Bam Margera, released their debut album FFU through Artery Records.
2014: Bam's Bad Ass Game Show Premiere
In 2014, Bam Margera starred in Bam's Bad Ass Game Show.
January 2015: Announcement of Autobiographical Documentary
In January 2015, Margera announced that he had been working on an autobiographical documentary film which he hoped to premiere in the near future, focusing on his life after the death of Ryan Dunn in 2011.
2015: Second Rehab Attempt and Family Therapy
In 2015, Bam Margera entered rehab for a second time for alcoholism but left shortly after. He later took part in Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn on VH1 and remained sober for several months.
February 2016: Proposed Release of Autobiographical Documentary
In February 2016, the autobiographical documentary Earth Rocker was scheduled to be released.
March 2016: Appearance on Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn
In March 2016, Bam Margera and his parents appeared on the VH1 reality television show Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn to address Bam's self-destructive behavior.
September 2016: The Evesdroppers Album Release
In September 2016, The Evesdroppers, a project featuring Bam Margera, Jess Margera, Nikki Boyd, Mike Nappi, and Chad Ginsburg, released a self-titled album through the label Casual Madness.
June 2017: Boyd's Pregnancy Announced
In June 2017, Bam Margera announced that Nicole Boyd was pregnant with the couple's first child.
November 8, 2017: Re-release of Deck Designs Complete
Between September 6 and November 8, 2017, Bam Margera and Element Skateboards re-released ten of his most memorable deck designs to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary. The release of these decks concluded on November 8, 2017.
November 2017: Discussed Health Issues in The Nine Club Interview
In November 2017, Bam Margera discussed his health issues and alcoholism at length in an interview with YouTube series The Nine Club.
2017: Fourth Film on Hold
As of 2017, a fourth independent film written, produced, and starred in by Bam Margera is scheduled but is on hold.
January 2018: Third Rehab Attempt
In January 2018, Bam Margera entered rehab for the third time after a DUI and remained sober for seven months.
2018: Castle Bam Renovations
In 2018, April Margera began renovating Castle Bam to be used for short-term rentals via Airbnb. Rentals were expected to be available in 2018.
January 2019: Fourth Rehab Attempt
In January 2019, Bam Margera entered rehab once more but left after ten days, stating that he "didn't belong there".
March 2019: Mental Health Treatment
In March 2019, TMZ released a video showing Bam Margera screaming at and threatening his manager. He was committed to a mental health treatment facility for a week after concerning behavior.
August 3, 2019: Removed from Flight and Pleads for Dr. Phil's Help
On August 3, 2019, Bam Margera was removed from a commercial airline flight for intoxication. He then publicly pleaded for Dr. Phil's help on Instagram.
2020: Appearing in YouTube Videos
In 2020, Bam Margera began appearing in YouTube videos, including a viral water balloon fight video with model Jeb Carty.
2020: Firing from Jackass Forever
In 2020, Bam Margera was fired from the production of Jackass Forever due to his drug and alcohol issues.
January 2021: Jeff Tremaine Fights to Keep Margera in Jackass Film
During a January 2021 interview, Bam Margera revealed that Jeff Tremaine had to fight with the studio to keep Margera in the next Jackass film, Jackass Forever (2022). It depended on his sobriety and behavior.
February 11, 2021: Margera Admits to Breaking Sobriety and Being Fired from Jackass Forever
On February 11, 2021, Bam Margera admitted to breaking his sobriety and indicated that he had officially been fired from the filming of Jackass Forever. He posted several videos to his Instagram account showing himself crying and vomiting.
May 25, 2021: Jeff Tremaine Files Restraining Order Against Margera
On May 25, 2021, Jeff Tremaine filed a temporary restraining order against Bam Margera, due to the latter's harassment of both Tremaine and Knoxville via Instagram.
August 9, 2021: Margera Files Lawsuit Regarding Jackass Forever
On August 9, 2021, Bam Margera officially filed a lawsuit against Tremaine, Knoxville, Jonze, Paramount, MTV, Dickhouse Entertainment, and Gorilla Flicks, alleging that he was wrongfully fired from the production of Jackass Forever.
September 16, 2021: Boyd Files for Child Custody
On September 16, 2021, Nicole Boyd filed for child custody of their son Phoenix Wolf, but did not file a divorce petition.
January 12, 2022: Knoxville Announces Margera Will Appear in Jackass Forever
On January 12, 2022, Johnny Knoxville announced that, despite the ongoing lawsuit, Bam Margera would still appear in Jackass Forever in one scene he filmed for the movie prior to him being fired.
April 14, 2022: Settlement Reached in Lawsuit, Margera Dismisses Case
On April 14, 2022, all parties came to a settlement after Bam Margera asked to dismiss the lawsuit. The terms of the settlement remain private.
May 17, 2022: Announces One Year of Sobriety
On May 17, 2022, Bam Margera announced that he had officially completed one year of sobriety treatment.
June 26, 2022: Reported Missing After Fleeing Rehab (Second Time)
On June 26, 2022, Bam Margera was reported missing after fleeing his rehab center for the second time.
June 27, 2022: Checked in to New Treatment Facility
On June 27, 2022, Bam Margera was again found and checked in to a new treatment facility.
September 4, 2022: Spotted at a Bar After Fleeing Rehab
On September 4, 2022, Bam Margera was spotted at a bar after fleeing rehab once again.
September 25, 2022: Caught Intoxicated in a Bar
On September 25, 2022, Bam Margera was reported to be caught intoxicated in a bar in Atlanta, Georgia, amid rehab problems.
December 9, 2022: Hospitalized Due to Pneumonia and COVID-19
On December 9, 2022, Bam Margera was hospitalized and put on a ventilator in a San Diego ICU due to a combination of pneumonia and COVID-19. He also suffered from four seizures before hospitalization and another during his stay.
2022: Jackass Forever Appearance
In 2022, Margera made a very minor appearance in Jackass Forever.
2022: Uncertainty About Partaking in Jackass Forever
In January 2021, Margera revealed uncertainty about Paramount Pictures allowing him to partake in the filming of Jackass Forever (2022), depending on his sobriety and behavior.
February 15, 2023: Boyd Files for Legal Separation
On February 15, 2023, Nicole Boyd officially filed for legal separation and spousal support, citing "irreconcilable differences".
March 2, 2023: Arrest for Domestic Violence
On March 2, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for domestic violence, after he allegedly kicked a woman. He was released from custody after posting bail the next day.
March 29, 2023: Arrested for Public Intoxication
On March 29, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for public intoxication.
April 23, 2023: Police Dispatch and Alleged Death Threats
On April 23, 2023, police were dispatched to Bam Margera's home after he allegedly made death threats to his brother and punched him. Margera reportedly fled on foot into the woods when police arrived and eventually surrendered to Pennsylvania Police.
May 26, 2023: Wants Judge to Dismiss Divorce
On May 26, 2023, Bam Margera wanted a judge to dismiss his divorce with his wife Nikki, claiming she is not allowing him to see their son.
June 1, 2023: Threatens to Smoke Crack on Instagram
On June 1, 2023, Bam Margera posted a video to Instagram threatening to smoke crack until he is dead unless he sees his son.
June 7, 2023: Psychiatric Hold at Los Angeles Mental Health Facility
Around June 7, 2023, Bam Margera was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold at a Los Angeles mental health facility, following disturbing text messages to family and erratic behavior.
July 2023: Dating Dannii Marie
In July 2023, Bam Margera began dating model Dannii Marie and proposed in October.
May 28, 2024: Marriage to Dannii Marie
On May 28, 2024, Bam Margera and Dannii Marie were officially married.
September 23, 2024: Arrested for Probation Violation
On September 23, 2024, Bam Margera was arrested again for allegedly violating his probation and was ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation.
August 2025: Death of Brent Hinds
Brent Hinds, the musician who would play Dunn in the autobiographical documentary, passed away in August 2025.
2025: Collaboration with Zero Skateboards
In 2025, Margera collaborated with Zero Skateboards to release various limited edition skate decks, which all sold out quickly.
January 8, 2026: Announcement of Jackass: Best and Last
On January 8, 2026, Jackass: Best and Last was officially announced by Johnny Knoxville, and is set to release on June 26, 2026.
June 26, 2026: Release Date of Jackass: Best and Last
On January 8, 2026, Jackass: Best and Last was officially announced by Johnny Knoxville, and is set to release on June 26, 2026.
2026: Appearing on Dern Brothers YouTube Channel
As of 2026, Bam Margera is frequently seen on the Dern Brothers YouTube channel, where he skates casually and reminisces over his career.
2026: Collaboration with Slappy Trucks
As of 2026, Margera is currently collaborating with Slappy Trucks to release a signature collection of skate trucks.
2026: Unreleased Documentary
As of 2026, Margera's autobiographical documentary remains unreleased, with no scheduled release date.
2026: Appearance in Jackass: Best and Last
In 2026, Margera will only appear in archive footage in Jackass: Best and Last.
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