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- Full Name Robbie Knievel
- Occupation Bike Stuntman
- Nationality American
- Birthplace Montana, USA
- Birth Date May 07, 1962
- Age 62 Years, 6 Months
Robbie Knievel | Biography
To date, Robbie Knievel has completed over 350 jumps, including 20 world recordsRobbie’s record-breaking jumps include the building to building jump, in 1999, jumping across the Grand Canyon in 2000, Wild Adventure Lake jumps in 2010, among others.
Robbie Knievel is a famous American daredevil, best recognized as the son of legendary bike stuntman Evel Knievel.
Who is Robbie Knievel?
Robbie Knievel, aka Robert Edward Knievel II, is an American stunt performer. He is known for performing daredevil motorcycle jumps in the TV series Hawaii Five-0, NBC crime drama series, Chips, and many others. Based on his life story, a documentary film named Chasing Evel: The Robbie Knievel Story was released in 2017.
Inspired by his legendary stuntman father, Evel Knievel, Robbie started doing bike stunts, from a very early age. He wanted to walk in his father’s footsteps and live like him. Thus, Knievel became a professional stuntman in his teenage years. To date, he has completed over 350 jumps, including 20 world records. In 2007, Robbie got his name enlisted in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Longest Jump
Robbie’s record-breaking jumps include the building to building jump, in 1999, jumping across the Grand Canyon in 2000, Wild Adventure Lake jumps in 2010, among others. While performing these stunts, Robbie suffered several injuries that even led him to a coma for several months. However, it did not stop him from performing daredevils. To date, Robbie Knievel’s longest jump is the one over the segment of the Grand Canyon. The jump measured 228 feet.
How old is Robbie Knievel?
Robbie Knievel was born on 7 May 1962 in Butte, Montana, USA, to his daredevil parents Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel. For education, he enrolled in Central Catholic High School in 1975. However, he dropped out without graduating to pursue his career as a daredevil.
As of 2021, Robbie’s age is 59 years.
Personal Life
The iconic stuntman Robbie Knievel is secretive regarding his personal life, marriage, and wife. However, he has shared some details about his children. He is the father of two daughters, Krysten Knievel and Karmen Knievel.
Robbie’s eldest daughter, Krysten, is an actress. She has worked in movies and shows. Her notable series include Auction Kings in 2010, Knievel’s Wild Ride in 2005, and many others. Krysten is married to Jeffrey G. Hansson. The couple has three children.
Is Robbie Knievel Gay?
Though he has not revealed any information about his wife, he is not gay.
Net Worth
Robbie has amassed $10 million net worth accumulated from his professional stuntman career.
