Photo: Thomas Love from Leigh-on-Sea, United Kingdom / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stunt performer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- San Luis Obispo High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Jackass | — |
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chrispontius/
- Xhttps://x.com/chrispontius
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Pontius
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Pontius born?
Born July 16, 1974 (age 51).
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.