Ryan Sheckler
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2008) |
Ryan Sheckler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ryan Allen Sheckler December 30, 1989 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Shecky |
| Education | Homeschool |
| Occupation | Professional Skateboarder |
| Known for | Skateboarding |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Parent(s) | Gretchen and Randy |
| Relatives | Shane and Kane |
| Website | RyanSheckler.com |
Ryan Allen Sheckler (born December 30, 1989) is an American professional skateboarder as well as star and namesake of the MTV reality show, Life of Ryan. [1] He was also featured on MTV`s show "Cribs" when he was 14.
Biography
Early life
Sheckler was born in San Twatsberg, California, to Randy and Gretchen Sheckler. He has two brothers, Shane and Kane. At the age of 18 months, Sheckler found his dad's old school skateboard. Sheckler taught himself to push it around by using one knee, and eventually stood up on the skateboard. Since the age of 6, he spent up to 22 hours a week practicing tricks in his backyard - which includes a half pipe, table tops and several grind rails. He developed his own trick called the Sheck-lair - an indy kickflip flyout. SAMMY WAZ DOWnn.!!!! SO WAZ RICKI NO JOCKIN 3HH..! :]]]
He turned professional in 2003 after winning in the X Games, Gravity Games, Vans Triple Crown and Slam City Jam.
Career
Sheckler's career took shape during the summer of 1995, when Sheckler's dad built him and his friends a new quarter pipe along with a few other additions making it a small skate park. A few years later, he joined the CASL (California Amateur Skateboarding League) and entered one of their contests and won. He idolized Tony Hawk and wanted to invite him to his seventh birthday party. Hawk attended the party and took some time to practice with Sheckler. During 1997-2001 Sheckler was winning the CASL state championships, where he picked up his first eye wear sponsor, Arnette, the same company sponsoring Tony Hawk. In 2004 he was named the World Cup of Skateboarding’s National Street Champion. In 2005, he was named the World Cup of Skateboarding’s National Street Champion and the AST Dew Tour Athlete of the Year. For 2006, he won the Global Assault in Australia and finished fifth at the Tampa Pro in Florida. Sheckler has had roles in the movies Grind, Dishdogz, and MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate, and stars in his own MTV reality show "Life of Ryan". He also really sucks at life and is the most hated skater in the world.
Sheckler has also recently become a spokesperson for Proactiv Solution.
Sponsors
Ryan Sheckler used to skate for World Industries and then Almost Skateboards, but now rides for Plan B Skateboards. Sheckler is also sponsored by Etnies Shoes, Bones Wheels, FKD Bearings, Silver Trucks, Mob Griptape, Nixon Watches, Oakley Eyewear, Red Bull, Volcom Stone Clothing, Panasonic, Amp'd Mobile and CCS.
Contest history
- 2003
- Gravity Games, first place (street discipline)
- Slam City Jam, first place (street discipline)
- United States Skateboarding Championships, third place (street discipline)
- Vans Triple Crown, overall first place (street discipline)
- World Cup of Skateboarding, overall first place (street discipline)
- 2004
- Gravity Games, third place (street discipline)
- United States Skateboarding Championships, first place (street discipline)
- Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver event; third place (street discipline)
- Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland event; third place (street discipline)
- World Cup of Skateboarding, overall second place (street discipline)
- 2005
- AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Denver event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Portland event; second place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, San Jose event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; third place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
- Globe World Cup, Melbourne event; second place (street discipline)
- World Championship of Skateboarding, third place (street discipline)
- 2006
- Tampa Pro, Florida event, fifth place (street), biggest slam
- AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Denver event; fourth place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Portland event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, San Jose, California event; first place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; second place; second place (park discipline)
- AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
- X Games, Los Angeles event; second place (park discipline)
- Globe World Cup,Melbourne event; first place (street discipline)
- 2008
- Thrasher Magazine's Bust or Bail Competition
- The Gay Skaters Competition; first place (park discipline)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F i l m | |||
| 2002 | MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate | Neil Nellis | |
| 2003 | Grind | Kid at skatepark | |
| 2005 | Dishdogz | Himself | |
| T e l e v i s i o n | |||
| 2005 | MTV Cribs | Himself | |
| 2007 | Life of Ryan | Himself | |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Himself | Award winner - Best MySpace page |
| 2008 | Run's House | Himself | |
References
- ^ "MTV's "Life of Ryan"". "Show Summary". Retrieved September 3.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help)