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 |
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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.
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]
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]
Pontius returned to the film franchise with Jackass Forever (2022), appearing alongside the original cast. 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]
In 2025, Pontius began filming a Norwegian television series about the country's rock and metal history, alongside musician Tarjei Strøm for the Tons of Rock festival. [8]
Pontius was married to Claire Nolan from 2004 until their divorce in 2013. [9] He has one son, born in 2019. [10] 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. [11]
| 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 |
| 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 [12] | TV special Producer | ||
| Celebrity Family Feud [13] | Participant Episode 9.11 | ||
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II [14] | Russian Assassin | 3 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 [15] | Guest appearances |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hardly Working | Himself | 1 episode: "Jackass" [16] |
| 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Jackass: The Game | Himself | Voice and motion capture |
| 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 |