Tony Hawk's net worth in 2022: age, house, career, Forbes

Tony Hawk's net worth in 2022: age, house, career, Forbes

Samuel Lisubila
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Growing from a street skateboarder to being universally recognised as 'Skateboard dad', he is credited as one of the biggest pioneers in the sport, inventing nearly one hundred tricks and moves handed down to aspiring skaters today. In addition, Tony Hawk's net worth inspires many through his amplitude for business, entrepreneurship and investment success.

Tony Hawk's career
Tony Hawk attends the Los Angeles premiere of FX's 'Better Things' Season 3 held at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage on 26 February 2019 in Santa Monica, California. Photo: JB Lacroix
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With an IQ of 144, good grades and energy, Tony's parents were proud to have him balance his intellectual abilities and use skateboarding as an outlet. Despite being picked on by classmates, he grew his skills rapidly and continued with his studies even after turning professional at 14 years of age.

Tony Hawk's profile and bio summary

Full Name

Anthony Frank Hawk

Nickname

Birdman

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

12 May 1968

Age

54 as of 2022

Place of Birth

San Diego, California, U.S

Occupation

Skateboarder, Entrepreneur

Current Residence

Encinitas, Calif

Years active

1982 - 2003

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

American

Height in feet

6 feet 3 inches

Height in centimetres

191

Weight in kilograms

78

Weight in pounds

171

Eye colour

Brown

Hair colour

Brown

Parents

Frank Peter Rupert and Nancy Elizabeth Hawk

Siblings

Steve, Patricia and Lenore Dale

Marital status

Catherine Goodman

Children

Riley, Keegan, Gupi and Kadence Clover

Sport

Skateboarding

Turned pro

1982

Retired

2003

Net worth

$180 million

Socials

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tony Hawk's age

Hawk is 54 years of age as of September 2022. He focuses on his businesses and investments and attends several skateboarding competitions.

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Tony Hawk's biography

Tony was born on 12 May 1968 in Santiago, California, to Nancy and Frank Peter Rupert. With a hyperactive character, his mother described that he was harsh on himself alot as he expected himself to be good in everything.

After discovering his IQ of 144, teachers advised for advanced classes. He attended Jean Farb Middle school, where he developed his skill and became a professional skateboarder at 14. He became the National Skateboard Association world champion for 12 consecutive years.

Tony later joined high school and became so good that he bought his first house during his senior year. Most of the notable sponsorship deals he got while in high school included the Bones Brigade skateboard team, Powell-Peralta skateboards and a commercial for Mountain Dew. In the tournaments he participated in, he won over 70 competitions and two gold medals in his 17-year career.

Tony Hawk's Biography
Skateboarder Tony Hawk during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 at Monte Carlo Sporting Club on 18 February 2019 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo: Gisela Schober
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On 27 June 1999, he became the first person to perform the 900, a trick involving two and a half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard after 10 tries. He completed his professional career that same year but continued to perform at the annual X-Games until he called it quit in 2003. Tony has been so good that still, at 48, he performed his last 900, which could be his last.

On June 2009, he was called on to Barrack Obama's Father's Day celebration and skated on the hallway of the White House grounds. This was the first time someone skated on White House grounds with permission from officials. The same year, he was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame at its inaugural ceremony.

Tony Hawk's house

Tony Hawk's age
Tony Hawk, from Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, poses at the Variety Studio at SXSW 2022 at JW Marriott Austin on 12 March 2022 in Austin, Texas. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz
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The former skateboarder has multiple houses in the U.S., including his three-bedroomed private home in Encinitas, California, a three-unit apartment in Detroit, Michigan and a 1970s-style ski house in Mammoth Mountain, California.

Tony Hawk's net worth in 2022

As of 2022, Birdman's net worth stands at $180 million, according to Forbes's latest listing. This comes primarily from his career and the businesses he was involved in after retirement.

How much money does Tony Hawk make?

One of his biggest businesses is his iconic skateboarding video game, Pro Skater. Since its invention, it has earned more than $1 billion in revenue.

Who is the richest skateboarder in the world?

Tony Hawk's net worth
Laureus Academy Member Tony Hawk poses during the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards on 17 February 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Simon Hofmann
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With a successful career, business and social life, Tony is not only the most popular skateboarder but also the wealthiest in the world. The second richest, Rod Dyrdek, follows with a $100 million net worth.

What does Tony Hawk do for a living now?

Currently, the pro athlete focuses on his businesses and philanthropic life. He is the Founder of the Tony Hawk Foundation (now named the Skatepark Project), whose main aim is to build skateparks in underprivileged areas worldwide.

What companies does Tony Hawk own?

One of his biggest companies is the skateboard company, Birdhouse. Also in his portfolio are Hawk Clothing Apparel company and the Tony Hawk Signature Series sporting goods and tools.

Tony Hawk's wife

Tony Hawk's wife
Laureus Academy Member Tony Hawk and wife Catherine Goodman attend the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards at Verti Music Hall on 17 February 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Sebastian Reuter
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Catherine Goodman was born on 14 May 1961 and is 60 years as of 2022. She married Tony in 2015 in a ceremony in Limerick, Ireland. They have no children together but co-parent each other's children from past relationships. Cathy has two sons from a previous relationship, Calvin and Miles. Tony has four children from his past three relationships; Riley, Keegan, Gupi and Kadence Clover.

Is Tony Hawk deaf?

Tony Hawk is not deaf. He only renamed the skating trick, mute grab, to the Weddle grab to honour Chris Weddle, the deaf skater who created it.

Did Tony Hawk use his blood to paint skateboards?

The entrepreneur has limited edition blood-infused skateboards by which blood from Tony's arm was mixed in the paint used for the skateboards. The idea collaborated with the water company Liquid Death Mountain Water, who said they sterilised the blood before use. But, they added, "Although it could arguably make the world a better place, never ever use these boards to make clones of Tony."

What is Tony Hawk's signature move?

Tony Hawk's house
Tony Hawk on the skateboard street course ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games at the Ariake Urban Sports Park on 22 July 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Ezra Shaw
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The 900 is the all-time most famous Tony Hawk signature move. He became the first skateboarder to land a 900 at a vert ramp at X Games after 10 failed attempts.

Tony Hawk's net worth has been rising throughout his life thanks to his skill, ambition and determination. He has created employment through his companies, and his philanthropic work is a lifesaver to many lives worldwide.

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