History of Bam Margera in Timeline
Bam Margera is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker who gained fame through MTV's Jackass and its related films. He further expanded his presence with spin-off shows like Viva La Bam and films such as Haggard, showcasing his creative endeavors in both television and film. His career is characterized by a blend of skateboarding, stunt performances, and reality television, making him a prominent figure in early 2000s pop culture.
September 28, 1979: Bam Margera's Birth
On September 28, 1979, Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera was born, who would later become a prominent skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker.
1983: Sleepaway Camp Film Inspiration
In 1983, the film Sleepaway Camp inspired the name of Bam Margera's brother's band, CKY, which then inspired the CKY video series name.
1991: Travels to Love Park
As early as 1991, at the age of 12, Bam Margera traveled to Love Park in Philadelphia with his brother Jess.
1992: First Sponsorship
In 1992, Bam Margera got his first sponsorship from Fairman's Skate Shop and began appearing in skate videos.
1993: First Video Camera
In 1993, Bam Margera received his first video camera from his father after enrolling in a digital media class and started filming stunts with friends, leading to the CKY video series.
1994: Pursued Full-Time Skateboarding
In 1994, Bam Margera dropped out of high school to pursue a full-time skateboarding career.
1994: Margera Dropped Out of School
In 1994, Bam Margera dropped out of school, later receiving his GED after being homeschooled.
September 21, 1995: Car Accident
On September 21, 1995, Bam Margera, his brother Jess, Ryan Dunn, and Chris Raab were involved in a serious car accident, where Raab's insistence on Margera wearing a seatbelt likely saved his life.
1999: CKY: Landspeed Release
In 1999, Bam Margera independently released the first CKY film, CKY: Landspeed, a collection of stunts, pranks, skateboarding, and music by CKY.
2001: Joined Team Element
In 2001, Bam Margera became a member of Team Element, the demonstration team for Element Skateboards, and remained affiliated with them for the rest of his professional career.
2002: Jackass: The Movie Appearance
In 2002, Bam Margera appeared in Jackass: The Movie, with several stunts taken from the CKY videos.
2002: Jackass Series Ended
In 2002, after the Jackass series ended, Bam Margera was given a follow-up show, Viva La Bam.
2003: Haggard Release
In 2003, Bam Margera co-wrote, directed, and starred in Haggard, an independent film based on real events in Ryan Dunn's life.
2003: Viva La Bam Premiere
In 2003, Bam Margera created and starred in Viva La Bam (2003–2006), the spin-off of Jackass.
2003: Grind Movie Appearance
In 2003, Bam Margera played himself in the movie Grind, a film about young men following a professional skateboarder.
November 24, 2004: Radio Bam Premiere
On November 24, 2004, Bam Margera began hosting a weekly Sirius Satellite Radio show called Radio Bam on Sirius channel 28 Faction.
2004: Purchase of Castle Bam
In 2004, Bam Margera bought his former home, known as Castle Bam, located in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania. The house, which features a gothic theme and a skatepark, was often featured on Viva La Bam.
2005: Filthy Note Records Formed
In 2005, Bam Margera formed a music label, Filthy Note Records, and began directing music videos for various bands.
2005: End of relationship with Jenn Rivell
In 2005, Bam Margera's seven-year relationship with Jenn Rivell ended. Rivell played a prominent part in several of his projects and the couple appeared to be cohabiting in various episodes of Viva La Bam.
2005: Viva La Bam Season Finale
In 2005, Viva La Bam ended its run after five seasons.
November 2006: Filed 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: Viva La Spring Break Airs
In 2006, "Viva La Spring Break", a two-part special episode of Viva La Bam, aired.
2006: Jackass Number Two Appearance
In 2006, Bam Margera appeared in Jackass Number Two, with some scenes later removed due to his uncle's legal issues.
2006: Engagement to Missy Rothstein
In 2006, Bam Margera got engaged to his childhood friend Melissa "Missy" Rothstein.
2006: Gnarkill vs. Unkle Matt and the Shitbirdz Release
In 2006, Bam Margera's novelty band Gnarkill released their second album, Gnarkill vs. Unkle Matt and the Shitbirdz.
2006: Viva La Bam Finale
In 2006, Viva La Bam, which ran for five seasons, ended.
January 2007: Ramp Construction 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 Missy Rothstein
On February 3, 2007, Bam Margera married Melissa "Missy" Rothstein in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with approximately 350 friends and family in attendance. The events leading up to the wedding were chronicled on the MTV series Bam's Unholy Union. The couple honeymooned in Dubai.
April 5, 2007: Minghags Filming Started
Filming of Minghags, formerly titled Kiss a Good Man's Ass and a loose sequel to Haggard, started on April 5, 2007.
August 7, 2007: First Viewing of Minghags
On August 7, 2007, the rough version of Minghags had its first viewing at Sikes Hall.
October 24, 2007: Considered Legally Changing Name
In an interview on October 24, 2007, Bam Margera stated that although he had completed the paperwork to legally change his first name to Bam, he was "still debating" filing it after a conversation with his father.
2007: Jackass 2.5 Appearance
In 2007, Bam Margera appeared in Jackass 2.5.
2007: Bam's Unholy Union Premiere
In 2007, Bam Margera created and starred in Bam's Unholy Union, the spin-off of Jackass.
2007: Drinking Habits Worsened
In 2007, Bam Margera's drinking habits worsened after his previous shows ended.
September 2008: The Note Opened
In late September 2008, Bam Margera opened a bar/theater called "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
December 2008: Where the#$&% Is Santa? Release
In December 2008, Bam Margera released a Christmas-themed movie, Bam Margera Presents: Where the#$&% Is Santa?, which follows his quest to find Santa Claus in the Arctic Circle.
December 2008: Minghags Released
In December 2008, Minghags was released straight to DVD.
2008: Appearance in The Fantasstic Whores 4
In 2008, Bam Margera had a non-sexual role in the pornographic film The Fantasstic Whores 4 by Gina Lynn, with Brandon Novak.
2008: Appearance on LA Ink
In 2008, during an appearance on LA Ink, Bam Margera told Kat Von D about $13,000 in damage that occurred 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: Nitro Circus Appearance
In 2009, Bam Margera appeared on Nitro Circus.
2009: Minghags Film
In 2009, Bam Margera co-wrote and directed the film Minghags.
2009: First Rehab Attempt
In 2009, Bam Margera first entered rehab for alcoholism, but left after four days.
2009: Release of "Serious as Dog Dirt"
In 2009, Bam Margera released a book titled "Serious as Dog Dirt", which contained private writings and pictures.
June 12, 2010: Alleged Attack Outside The Note
On June 12, 2010, Bam Margera was allegedly attacked with a baseball bat outside his bar, The Note, resulting in head injuries. Elizabeth Ray was accused of being the assailant because Margera allegedly called her a "nigger". Ray denies attacking Margera and Margera denies having said the word.
October 2010: Living Separately from Rothstein
In October 2010, Bam Margera revealed to Howard Stern that he and Missy Rothstein were living in separate cities and meeting once a week. He also mentioned that Rothstein was aware of his girlfriends.
2010: Bam's World Domination Premiere
In 2010, Bam Margera created and starred in Bam's World Domination, the spin-off of Jackass.
2011: Intensified Drinking After Ryan Dunn's Death
Following Ryan Dunn's death in 2011, Bam Margera's drinking intensified further.
2011: Jackass 3.5 Appearance
In 2011, Bam Margera appeared in Jackass 3.5.
2011: Death of Ryan Dunn
In 2011, Bam Margera's close friend and co-star, Ryan Dunn, died in a car crash.
November 2012: Divorce from Missy Rothstein
In November 2012, Bam Margera and Missy Rothstein divorced.
2012: Lost Control of Drinking
In 2012, Bam Margera considered this as the year he lost control of his drinking, both due to Ryan Dunn's death and bone spurs forcing him to put his skating career on hold, leading him to binge drink "to kill the boredom".
2012: Skating Career on Hold
In 2012, Bam Margera was forced to put his skating career on hold due to bone spurs and worsening alcoholism.
July 2013: Arrested at Keflavík Airport
In July 2013, Bam Margera was arrested at Keflavík Airport in Iceland for leaving the country without paying damages following the 2012 rental car dispute.
October 5, 2013: Marriage to Nicole Boyd
On October 5, 2013, Bam Margera married Nicole Boyd in Reykjavík, Iceland.
2013: Fuckface Unstoppable Band Formed
In 2013, Bam Margera formed a musical project called Fuckface Unstoppable.
January 2014: The Note Closed
In January 2014, The Note, Bam Margera's bar/theater, closed its doors due to serious restrictions from West Chester Borough Council.
May 2014: FFU Album Release
In May 2014, the band Fuckface Unstoppable, featuring Bam Margera, released their debut album FFU through Artery Records.
2014: Bam's Bad Ass Game Show Premiere
In 2014, Bam Margera created and starred in Bam's Bad Ass Game Show, the spin-off of Jackass.
January 2015: Autobiographical Documentary Announced
In January 2015, Bam Margera announced he was working on an autobiographical documentary film about his life after the death of Ryan Dunn.
2015: Second Rehab Attempt and Family Therapy
In 2015, Bam Margera entered rehab for a second time for alcoholism, but left shortly after without finishing the program. Later that year, he took part in Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn on VH1 with his mother, April Margera, after which he remained sober for several months.
February 2016: Planned Release of Earth Rocker
February 2016 was the planned release date for Bam Margera's autobiographical film Earth Rocker.
March 2016: Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn Appearance
In March 2016, Bam Margera and his parents appeared on VH1's Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn to address his self-destructive behavior.
September 2016: The Evesdroppers Album Release
In September 2016, The Evesdroppers, featuring Bam Margera, released a self-titled album through Casual Madness.
June 2017: Boyd's Pregnancy Announcement
In June 2017, Bam Margera announced that Nicole Boyd was pregnant with their first child.
September 2017: Son's Name Announcement
In September 2017, it was announced that Bam Margera and Nicole Boyd's son would be named Phoenix Wolf.
November 8, 2017: Release of Limited Edition Decks
Bam Margera's renewed partnership with Element Skateboards to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary resulted in the release of the last limited edition skateboard deck on November 8, 2017.
November 2017: Interview with The Nine Club
In November 2017, Bam Margera discussed his health issues and alcoholism in an interview with YouTube series The Nine Club, claiming that he had been "mostly sober" since 2015.
December 2017: Birth of Son
In December 2017, Bam Margera and Nicole Boyd's son, Phoenix Wolf, was born.
2017: Fourth Film on Hold
As of 2017, Bam Margera's fourth independent film was scheduled but on hold.
January 2018: Third Rehab Attempt and Relapse
In January 2018, Bam Margera entered rehab for the third time after a DUI, and remained sober for seven months. Later that year, he relapsed after being robbed at gunpoint during a vacation in Colombia.
2018: Renovation of Castle Bam
In 2018, April Margera began renovating Castle Bam to be used for short-term rentals via Airbnb.
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: Public Outburst and Mental Health Treatment
In March 2019, TMZ released a video showing Bam Margera screaming at and threatening his manager at West Side Comedy Club in New York City. Additionally, Margera made Instagram posts in which he insulted his wife and damaged his own home, leading to friends and family members having him committed to a mental health treatment facility. He was released after one week.
August 3, 2019: Removed from Flight and Public Plea for Help
On August 3, 2019, a drunken Bam Margera was removed from a commercial airline flight following an altercation with an airport police officer. The following day, Margera posted videos on his Instagram account, publicly pleading for Dr. Phil's help and directing a tirade towards his family.
2020: YouTube Appearances
In 2020, Bam Margera began making appearances in YouTube videos, including one featuring a viral water balloon fight with model Jeb Carty.
2020: Fired From Jackass Forever Production
In 2020, Bam Margera was fired from the production of Jackass Forever due to drug and alcohol issues.
January 2021: Studio Fought 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).
February 11, 2021: Fired From Jackass Forever
On February 11, 2021, Bam Margera posted videos to his Instagram account, admitting to breaking his sobriety and indicating that he had officially been fired from the filming of Jackass Forever.
May 25, 2021: Tremaine files restraining order against Margera
On May 25, 2021, Jeff Tremaine filed a temporary restraining order against Bam Margera due to harassment of Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville via Instagram. The restraining order was extended for three years and included Tremaine's family after alleged death threats.
August 9, 2021: Margera files lawsuit over Jackass Forever firing
On August 9, 2021, Bam Margera filed a lawsuit against Jeff Tremaine, Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, Paramount Pictures, MTV, Dickhouse Entertainment, and Gorilla Flicks, alleging wrongful termination 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 scene will remain in Jackass Forever
On January 12, 2022, Johnny Knoxville stated that one scene filmed by Bam Margera for "Jackass Forever" would remain in the film despite the ongoing lawsuit.
April 14, 2022: Margera requests dismissal of lawsuit, settlement reached
On April 14, 2022, Bam Margera requested to dismiss the lawsuit, leading to a settlement. The settlement terms remained private, and Margera appeared in "Jackass Forever" in a scene filmed before his termination and in archival footage.
May 17, 2022: Completed Sobriety Treatment
On May 17, 2022, Bam Margera announced that he had completed one year of sobriety treatment.
June 15, 2022: Reported Missing and Returned to Rehab
On June 15, 2022, Bam Margera was reported missing after fleeing his rehab center. He was found and voluntarily returned to rehab after being gone for a week.
June 26, 2022: Reported Missing Again
On June 26, 2022, Bam Margera was reported missing again 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 found and checked in to a new treatment facility.
September 4, 2022: Spotted at a Bar
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, it was reported that Bam Margera was caught intoxicated in a bar in Atlanta, Georgia, amid rehab problems.
December 9, 2022: Hospitalized and Put on Ventilator
On December 9, 2022, Bam Margera was hospitalized and put on a ventilator in a San Diego ICU due to pneumonia and COVID-19.
2022: Studio Fought to Keep Margera in Jackass Film
In 2022, Bam Margera appeared in the Jackass film Jackass Forever after Jackass co-creator Jeff Tremaine fought to keep Margera in the movie.
2022: Minor Appearance in Jackass Forever
In 2022, Bam Margera made a minor appearance in Jackass Forever.
2022: Jackass Forever Release
In 2022, Jackass Forever was released, without Bam Margera.
February 15, 2023: Boyd Files for Legal Separation
On February 15, 2023, Nicole Boyd filed for legal separation and spousal support from Bam Margera, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been living separately since 2021, with Boyd seeking physical and legal custody of their son and supervised visitation for Margera within Los Angeles County, due to concerns about Margera's behavior while with their son.
March 2, 2023: Arrested for Domestic Violence
On March 2, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for domestic violence after he allegedly kicked a woman.
March 29, 2023: Arrested for Public Intoxication
On March 29, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for public intoxication.
April 23, 2023: Death Threats and Assault Allegations
On April 23, 2023, police were dispatched to Bam Margera's home after he allegedly made death threats to his brother and subsequently punched him in the face. Margera reportedly fled on foot into the woods when police arrived.
May 26, 2023: Wants Divorce Dismissed
On May 26, 2023, it was reported that Bam Margera wants a judge to dismiss his divorce with his wife Nikki, as she is not allowing him to see their son.
June 1, 2023: Threat to Smoke Crack
On June 1, 2023, Bam Margera posted a video on Instagram threatening to smoke crack until he's dead unless he sees his son.
June 7, 2023: Placed on Psychiatric Hold
Around June 7, 2023, Bam Margera was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold at a Los Angeles mental health facility, following disturbing text messages he had been sending family members and erratic speech and behavior when he was located by police.
July 2023: Started Dating Dannii Marie
In July 2023, Bam Margera began dating model Dannii Marie.
October 2023: Proposed to Dannii Marie
In October 2023, Bam Margera proposed to Dannii Marie.
May 28, 2024: Marriage to Dannii Marie
On May 28, 2024, Bam Margera officially married Dannii Marie.
September 23, 2024: Arrested for Probation Violation
On September 23, 2024, it was reported that Bam Margera was arrested again after he allegedly violated his probation. He was put in the Chester County Prison and ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation.
2024: Without Major Sponsorships
As of 2024, Bam Margera does not have any major sponsorships.
2024: Three Independent Films
As of 2024, Bam Margera has written, produced, and starred in three independent films.
2024: Documentary Remains Unreleased
As of 2024, Bam Margera's autobiographical documentary remains unreleased.
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