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Chris Pontius, born on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California, United States, is a television actor, stunt performer and screenwriter. That puts Chris Pontius at 52 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes San Luis Obispo High School. Notable works include Jackass.
My Take
What I admire about Chris Pontius is the intelligence hiding behind the chaos. It is easy to dismiss Jackass as mindless slapstick, but turning physical pain into communal joy takes genuine timing, fearlessness, and a generous spirit. The fact that he also writes and performs stunts tells me he is a craftsman, not just a daredevil. Decades on, he still carries that mischievous spark, and there is something deeply likable about a man who commits fully to making people laugh without ego. I have a real soft spot for performers who give everything to the bit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Pontius
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ポンティアス
- Reading
- くりす・ぽんてぃあす
- Born
- July 16, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stunt performer / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- San Luis Obispo High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Jackass | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chrispontius/
- Xhttps://x.com/chrispontius
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Pontius
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q445440
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Pontius born?
Born July 16, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Chris Pontius from?
Chris Pontius is from Pasadena, California, United States.
What does Chris Pontius do?
Chris Pontius works as actor, television actor, stunt performer, screenwriter.
What is Chris Pontius known for?
Notable works include Jackass.
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