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My Take
Stacy Peralta is one of the most important figures in action sports culture, and what amazes me is that he reinvented himself at the top of two different fields. First he was a Z-Boy, then the visionary behind Powell Peralta and the Bones Brigade, basically architecting modern skate culture and its marketing. Then he became the chronicler of his own world with Dogtown and Z-Boys, a documentary so kinetic and well-crafted it transcends the skate niche entirely. He understands that authenticity is everything in subculture, and his films capture that raw energy without sanding off the edges. Few people shape a movement and then immortalize it on film.
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Overview
Stacy Peralta is an American film director, screenwriter, author and former professional skateboarder born on October 15, 1957 in Venice, California. As a teenager he was a member of the legendary Z-Boys skate team, and he later co-founded the influential Powell Peralta skateboard company and the Bones Brigade. He transitioned into filmmaking, directing the acclaimed documentaries Dogtown and Z-Boys and Riding Giants.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stacy Peralta
- Name (Japanese)
- ステイシー・ペラルタ
- Reading
- すていしー・ぺらるた
- Born
- October 15, 1957 (age 69)
- Origin
- Venice, California, United States
- Occupation
- Film director / Skateboarder / Author / Screenwriter / Director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Venice High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Stacy Peralta born?
Stacy Peralta was born on October 15, 1957 and is 69 years old.
Where is Stacy Peralta from?
Stacy Peralta is from Venice, California, United States.
What does Stacy Peralta do?
Stacy Peralta works as Film director, Skateboarder, Author, Screenwriter, Director.
Which high school did Stacy Peralta attend?
Stacy Peralta attended Venice High School.
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