Chris Pontius
Chris Pontius | |
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Pontius in 2025 | |
| Born | Christopher Pontius July 16, 1974 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Co-star of Jackass |
| Spouses | Claire Nolan
(m. 2004; div. 2013)
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| Children | 1 |
| Website | chrispontius |
Chris Pontius (born July 16, 1974) is an American stunt performer, television personality, and writer. He is best known as a cast member of the reality comedy series Jackass and co-host of its spin-off Wildboyz alongside Steve-O.
Life and career
Chris Pontius was born on July 16, 1974, in Pasadena, California, and grew up in San Luis Obispo.[1] As a teenager, he appeared in the skateboarding magazine Big Brother, where he was later hired as a writer.[2] His work at Big Brother led to his inclusion in Jackass, which premiered on MTV in 2000.[3]
Role in Jackass
Pontius became known for his comic and daring stunts, including the recurring "Party Boy" sketch in which he performs spontaneous public dances while wearing only a thong.[4] His stunts often emphasized physical comedy, embarrassment humor, and playful absurdity, making him one of the more recognizable characters in the Jackass ensemble.[5]
Return to Jackass and recent work
Pontius returned to the film franchise with Jackass Forever (2022), appearing alongside the original cast. It is the first Jackass movie in which Pontius got a producer credit, as he served as a co-producer. Critics praised the film's blend of reckless humor with a more reflective tone about aging and camaraderie among the performers.[6] The movie grossed more than US$80 million worldwide.[7] Jackass 4.5, was released three months after Jackass Forever, with Pontius once again serving as co-producer. He will also appear in the upcoming fifth Jackass movie, alongside the entire main cast of Jackass Forever. It is set for theatrical release on June 26, 2026.[8]
In 2025, Pontius began filming a Norwegian television series about the country's rock and heavy metal history, alongside musician Tarjei Strøm for the Tons of Rock festival.[9]
Personal life
Pontius was married to Claire Nolan from 2004 until their divorce in 2013.[10] He has one son, born in 2019.[11] He is reported to be in a relationship with Mae Quijada, who is sometimes referred to as his wife, though no public record confirms a marriage.[12]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jackass: The Movie | Himself | Writer |
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Irish Dock Worker | Cameo |
| 2006 | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Jesus Christ | |
| Jackass Number Two | Himself | Writer Soundtrack | |
| 2007 | Jackass 2.5 | ||
| 2008 | What We Do Is Secret | Black Randy | |
| 2010 | Somewhere | Sammy | |
| Jackass 3D | Himself | Writer | |
| 2011 | Jackass 3.5 | ||
| 2017 | Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine | Documentary | |
| 2018 | Action Point | Benny | |
| Game Over, Man! | Himself | Cameo | |
| 2022 | Jackass Forever | Writer Co-producer | |
| Jackass 4.5 | |||
| 2026 | Jackass 5[13] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Jackass | Himself | 21 episodes |
| 2002 | Jackass Backyard BBQ | TV special | |
| MTV Cribs | 1 episode | ||
| 2003 | Jackass Winterjam | TV special | |
| 2003 MTV Movie Awards | Guest appearance | ||
| 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards | Presenter | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2003 | Presenter | ||
| 2003–2006 | Wildboyz | Host Co-creator 32 episodes | |
| 2004–2006 | Totally Busted | ||
| 2004-2010 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 5 episodes | |
| 2005 | Jackass: Gumball 3000 Rally Special | TV special | |
| America's Next Top Model | Episode 5.8 | ||
| 2006 | 2006 MTV Video Music Awards | Presenter | |
| Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2006 | Presenter | ||
| WWE Monday Night RAW | Episode 14.42 | ||
| 2007 | The Podge and Rodge Show | Episode 3.7 | |
| 2008 | Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover | TV special | |
| 2009 | Nitro Circus | 1 episode | |
| Steve-O: Demise and Rise | TV movie documentary | ||
| 2010 | 2010 MTV Video Music Awards | Presenter | |
| 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards | Presenter | ||
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 1 episode | ||
| 2010-2018 | Made in Hollywood | Episode 6.4 and episode 13.36 | |
| 2011 | Good News Week | Episode 10.7 | |
| A Tribute to Ryan Dunn | TV documentary | ||
| 2012 | Raising Hope | Albert | Episode 2.15: "Sheer Madness" |
| Rally On | Himself | Episode 1.6: "NOLA Blues: New Orleans to Orlando" | |
| 2013 | MTV Cribs | Episode 12.1 | |
| 2013-2014 | Tanked | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Loiter Squad | Episode 3.3: "Sharpshooter" | |
| 2016 | Ridiculousness | Episode 7.20 | |
| Party Legends | Episode 1.1 | ||
| 2017 | Epicly Later'd: Bam Margera | TV documentary | |
| 2018 | Celebrity Page | Episode 3.195 | |
| 2021 | Jackass Shark Week | TV special | |
| WWE SmackDown | Episode 24.10 Guest appearance | ||
| 2022 | UFC 270 | Audience member | |
| WrestleMania 38 | Johnny Knoxville's accomplice | ||
| Jackass Shark Week 2.0[14] | TV special Producer | ||
| Celebrity Family Feud[15] | Participant Episode 9.11 | ||
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II[16] | Russian Assassin | 3 episodes |
DVDs
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Big Brother | Himself | |
| 1998 | Number Two: Big Brother | ||
| 2001 | Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video | Guest appearances | |
| CKY3 | Cameo as Party Boy | ||
| 2002 | Don't Try This at Home – The Steve-O Video Vol. 2: The Tour | Guest appearances | |
| 2003 | Steve-O: Out on Bail | Guest appearances | |
| 2004 | Steve-O: The Early Years | Guest appearances | |
| 2006 | Ultimate Predator | Guest appearances | |
| 2009 | Jackass: The Lost Tapes | Archive footage Writer Soundtrack | |
| 2020 | Steve-O: Gnarly | Guest appearances | |
| 2023 | Steve-O's Bucket List[17] | Guest appearances |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hardly Working | Himself | 1 episode: "Jackass"[18] |
| 2015 | Jackass Reunion: 15 Years Later | Himself | Rolling Stone special |
| 2019 | Bathroom Break Podcast | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2020-2024 | Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Himself | 3 episodes Podcast |
| 2023- | The Pontius Show | Himself | Host Co-creator Podcast |
| 2026 | Let It Kill You: Jeff Tremaine | Himself | Documentary |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Jackass: The Game | Himself | Voice and motion capture |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Track | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Shaquille O'Neal | "Psycho" | Himself | Unreleased |
| 2002 | CKY | "Flesh into Gear" | Himself | Archived footage |
| Andrew W.K. | "We Want Fun" | Himself | ||
| 2003 | Roger Alan Wade | "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough" | Himself | |
| 2006 | Chris Pontius | "Karazy" | Himself | Writer and performer |
| 2010 | Weezer | "Memories" | Himself | |
| 2019 | Derek Milton | "Gentle Chameleon" | Himself |
References
- ^ Linn, Sarah (January 25, 2007). "Chris Pontius of 'Jackass' fame is a San Luis Obispo native". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo). Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Spitz, Marc (October 26, 2010). "Jackass: An Oral History". Maxim. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ ""Jackass" Episode #1.1 (TV Episode 2000)". IMDb. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Crossan, Ash (April 19, 2022). "Steve-O & Chris Pontius Interview: Jackass Forever Home Release". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Norrie, Doug (March 23, 2010). "How 'Jackass' Threequel Got Its 3D Nod". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen (February 2, 2022). "'Jackass Forever' Review: Still Crazy After All These Years". Variety. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "'Jackass Forever' box office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Johnny Knoxville on New Jackass Movie, Email from Paul Giamatti & Teaching His Kids to Drive". Jimmy Kimmel Live!. January 15, 2026. Event occurs at 5:00. Retrieved January 15, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lutro, Siv Berg (June 3, 2025). "Derfor var Jackass-stjernen i Bergen". Bergensavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Coyle, Colin (October 13, 2013). "Wicklow wife in Jackass divorce". The Irish Times. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Pontius announces the birth of his son, Axe Magnus Pontius". Instagram. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Pontius and Mae Quijada spotted together at Jackass premiere". People. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (January 8, 2026). "New 'Jackass' Movie Coming to Theaters in June". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Tremaine, Jeff (July 11, 2022). "Guess who's back on #SharkWeek!!! Dive into @SharkWeek on Sunday, July 24 at 9p ET on @Discovery and streaming on @discoveryplus. Jackass Shark Week 2.0". Instagram. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "The cast of Jackass - Celebrity Family Feud". DGEPress. September 6, 2022. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Knoxville, Johnny (January 13, 2023). "A real dream come true to be part of Mel Brook's @historyoftheworld. Bless you @nickkroll for making me, @chrispontius, @iamweeman and @realprestonlacy a part of this. Check it out, it's a four night event streaming March 6 on @hulu!! ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (November 1, 2023). "Steve-O's Bucket List trailer reveals a 'fucked up love story' that makes people pass out". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Dropout - Independent, ad-free, uncensored comedy". Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.