Bam Margera’s Net Worth: What Is It?
With a net worth of $1 million, Bam Margera stands out as an American actor, producer, stuntman, and former professional skater.
In the late 1990s, he gained recognition within the skateboarding community through his amateur skateboarding videos. Subsequently, Jeff Tremaine brought him on board for the popular MTV series “Jackass,” where he quickly became one of the most recognizable and cherished cast members. Moreover, he headlined several spin-off programs, including “Viva La Bam” and “Bam’s Unholy Union,” which showcased his life alongside friends and family.
However, Margera’s journey has also been marked by personal challenges. He has faced battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, often finding himself in and out of rehabilitation facilities. In 2019, due to worries regarding his mental health, his family had him involuntarily committed to a rehab center.
Early Life
Born on September 28, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Brandon Cole Margera is the younger sibling of Jess Margera and the nephew of Vincent Margera. His grandfather gave him the nickname “Bam Bam” because of his childhood habit of running into walls, which was later shortened to “Bam” by his peers. He attended West Chester East High School but left after his junior year, later obtaining his GED.
Skateboarding Career
Margera’s journey as a professional skateboarder commenced in 1997 and 1998 when Toy Machine Skateboards sponsored him. In 2001, he joined Team Element, the promotional team for Element Skateboards, although he parted ways with them by 2016. Over the years, he has also garnered sponsorships from several brands, including Speed Metal bearings, Adio Footwear, Electric Sunglasses, Volcom, Landspeed Wheels, Destroyer Trucks, Destructo Trucks, and Fairman’s Skateshop. By 2017, Margera had largely retired from professional skateboarding, holding no significant sponsorships, yet he still skates for leisure.
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Career in Film and Television
What started as Margera filming himself and his friends performing skateboarding tricks and stunts evolved into the independently released CKY video series. The early CKY videos led to the formation of a group known as the CKY Crew, which included members such as Ryan Dunn, Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn, Chris Raab, and Brandon Novak.
It was Margera’s CKY videos that caught the attention of Jeff Tremaine, editor of “Big Brother,” a skateboarding magazine. Tremaine later invited Margera to be part of the team that created MTV’s “Jackass,” where various CKY crew members made supporting appearances. Margera remained a key cast member throughout the show’s run from October 2000 to February 2002, and he continued to feature in other “Jackass” franchise projects, including the films “Jackass: The Movie” (2002), “Jackass Number Two” (2006), “Jackass 3D” (2010), and “Jackass 3.5” (2010).
The success of the “Jackass” franchise allowed Bam to explore additional opportunities, notably with his own television series. His first show, “Viva La Bam,” aired for
From 2003 to 2005, the show aired on MTV for five seasons and was primarily set in Margera’s West Chester hometown. It focused on Margera and his crew as they engaged in various stunts and missions. Other filming locations included cities like New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, while Margera even took the show overseas, with filming in countries such as Brazil, Finland, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Following “Viva La Bam,” MTV produced “Bam’s Unholy Union” (2007), which chronicled the lead-up to Margera’s wedding to his then-fiancée Melissa Rothstein, along with their various friends.
Margera’s acting and film appearances extend to the 2003 skateboarding movie “Grind,” where he portrays himself, as well as a notable role in Gina Lynn’s pornographic film “The Fantasstic Whores 4” (2008), alongside fellow CKY Crew member Brandon Novak, in a ‘prominent, non-sexual role.’ Other notable television appearances by Margera include a special Spike half-hour segment titled “Bam’s World Domination” (2010), and in March 2016, he appeared with his mother, April Margera, on the VH1 reality series “Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn,” where they confronted his self-destructive tendencies.
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Other Projects and Pursuits
Apart from his involvement in the “Jackass” franchise and other television initiatives, Margera has participated in several independent films, which he wrote, produced, and starred in. His debut film, “Haggard” (2003), drew inspiration from real-life experiences of his friend Ryan Dunn, who played himself alongside Margera as the character Valo. His second independent project, “Minghags” (initially titled “Kiss a Good Man’s Ass”), was released directly on DVD in December 2008. In the same month, Margera introduced the Christmas-themed film “Bam Margera Presents: Where the#$&% Is Santa?”
Musically, Margera launched his own record label, Filthy Note Records, in 2005. He directed music videos for various bands, including Clutch, Turbonegro, Viking Skull, and his brother’s group CKY. Additionally, he contributed as a keyboardist in the novelty band Gnarkill and was a member of the band Fuckface Unstoppable. His radio show, “Radio Bam,” was broadcast on his Sirius Radio Station from November 2004 until February 2013.
Other notable endeavors include the publication of his book “Serious as Dog Dirt” (2009), featuring personal writings and photographs, and lending his voice to a character in the video game “Scarface: The World Is Yours” (2006). He also appears as an animated character in the Tony Hawk video game series.
Personal Life
Margera was engaged to Jenn Rivell, appearing in many of his early works, but their seven-year relationship concluded in 2005. In 2006, he became engaged to childhood friend Melissa “Missy” Rothstein, with the process of planning and their wedding documented by the MTV series “Bam’s Unholy Union.” However, they divorced in November 2012.
On October 5, 2013, Margera married Nicole “Nikki” Boyd in Iceland, and they have one son born in December 2017. In May 2023, Nikki filed for divorce from Bam, seeking both physical and legal custody of their child, along with $15,000 in support.
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Real Estate
Bam purchased a 14-acre estate in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for $1.195 million in January 2004. Over the years, he transformed the site into what is now recognized as “Castle Bam.” The property prominently featured in his series “Viva La Bam,” boasts amenities such as an indoor skatepark, swimming pool, a barn equipped with a music stage, a BMX track, among other attractions:
In addition to Castle Bam, Bam owns another residence in the vicinity, which is beneficial as he occasionally offers Castle Bam for events and as an Airbnb.