Bam Margera Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Bam Margera’s Net Worth?

An American actor, producer, stuntman, and former professional skater, Bam Margera boasts a net worth of $1 million. During the late 1990s, he gained recognition in the skateboarding community through his amateur skateboarding videos. This led to his recruitment by Jeff Tremaine to join the hit MTV series “Jackass.” Bam quickly emerged as one of the most recognizable and cherished members of the cast. He subsequently starred in various spin-off series, such as “Viva La Bam” and “Bam’s Unholy Union,” which showcased his adventures and life with friends and family.

In addition to his entertainment career, Margera has faced several personal challenges. He has struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction, leading to multiple stints in rehabilitation facilities throughout the years. His family was concerned about his mental health and had him involuntarily committed to rehab in 2019.

Early Life

Born on September 28, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Brandon Cole Margera is the younger sibling of Jess Margera and the nephew of Vincent Margera. His grandfather gave him the childhood nickname “Bam Bam” due to his tendency to run into walls. This nickname was later shortened to “Bam” by his peers. He attended West Chester East High School but dropped out after his junior year, later working to earn his GED.

Skateboarding Career

Margera launched his professional skateboarding career in 1997 and 1998 when he was sponsored by Toy Machine Skateboards. He became part of Team Element, the demo team for Element Skateboards, in 2001, although he was no longer a member by 2016. Over the years, he also garnered sponsorships from various brands such as Speed Metal bearings, Adio Footwear, Electric Sunglasses, Volcom, Landspeed Wheels, Destroyer Trucks, Destructo Trucks, and Fairman’s Skateshop. As of 2017, Margera effectively retired from skateboarding, ceasing to have major sponsorships while still skating casually.

Film and Television Career

What started with Margera filming himself and his friends engaging in skateboarding and stunts evolved into the CKY video series, which he released independently. The individuals featured in these early productions formed a group known as the CKY Crew, which included members like Ryan Dunn, Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn, Chris Raab, and Brandon Novak.

The CKY videos captured the attention of Jeff Tremaine, who was the editor of the skateboarding…

magazine “Big Brother.” Margera was recruited by Tremaine to join the team that would later become the core of MTV’s “Jackass” reality series, with additional CKY crew members taking on varying supporting roles. Not only was Margera a key cast member throughout the entire run of “Jackass” from October 2000 to February 2002, but he also participated in later projects within the “Jackass” franchise, such as the films “Jackass: The Movie” (2002), “Jackass Number Two” (2006), “Jackass 3D” (2010), and “Jackass 3.5” (2010).

Utilizing his success from the “Jackass” franchise, Bam transitioned into various other ventures, the most prominent being his two television series. His first, “Viva La Bam,” aired for five seasons on MTV from 2003 to 2005, largely filmed in his hometown of West Chester and focusing on Margera and his crew undertaking a range of stunts and missions. The show also featured locations such as New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, with some stunts shot abroad in countries like Brazil, Finland, Mexico, and the Netherlands. In addition, following “Viva La Bam,” MTV produced “Bam’s Unholy Union” (2007), which centered on Margera, his then-fiancée Melissa Rothstein, and their friends during the lead-up to their wedding.

Margera has also made appearances in various acting and film projects, including the 2003 skateboarding movie “Grind,” where he appeared as himself, and in the adult film “The Fantasstic Whores 4” (2008) by Gina Lynn, in a ‘prominent, non-sex role’ alongside fellow CKY Crew member Brandon Novak. His television appearances consist of a standalone half-hour Spike special titled “Bam’s World Domination” (2010), as well as a March 2016 guest appearance with his mother, April Margera, on VH1’s reality series “Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn,” which addressed his self-destructive behavior.

Other Projects and Pursuits

Apart from his involvement in the “Jackass” franchise and other television endeavors, Margera has also been active in several independent films where he served as writer, producer, and actor. The initial film, “Haggard” (2003), drew inspiration from real-life scenarios involving his friend Ryan Dunn, featuring Dunn as himself and Margera portraying the character Valo. His second independent project, “Minghags” (formerly known as “Kiss a Good Man’s Ass”), was released directly to DVD in December 2008. Furthermore, Margera released the Christmas-themed film “Bam Margera Presents: Where the#$&% Is Santa?” during the same month.

Margera has also ventured into music, establishing his own record label, Filthy Note Records, in 2005. He has directed music videos for bands such as Clutch, Turbonegro, Viking Skull, and his brother’s group CKY. Additionally, he played keyboard in the novelty band Gnarkill and was part of Fuckface Unstoppable. His radio show “Radio Bam,” aired on Sirius Radio Station from November 2004 until February 2013.

Other ventures include publishing a book featuring private writings and photographs titled “Serious as Dog Dirt” (2009), and voicing a character in a video game.

In the 2006 release “Scarface: The World Is Yours,” he is also depicted as an animated character within the Tony Hawk video game series.

Personal Life

Margera was involved with Jenn Rivell, who appeared in many of his initial projects; however, their seven-year relationship concluded in 2005. In 2006, he got engaged to his childhood friend Melissa “Missy” Rothstein, and their wedding preparations and ceremony were captured by the MTV series “Bam’s Unholy Union.” They parted ways in November 2012.

On October 5, 2013, Margera wed Nicole “Nikki” Boyd in Iceland, and they share a son born in December 2017. In May 2023, Nikki initiated divorce proceedings against Bam, requesting physical and legal custody of their child as well as $15,000 per month in child support.

Real Estate

Bam acquired a 14-acre property in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for $1.195 million in January 2004. Over the years, he transformed this property into what is now referred to as “Castle Bam.” The site, which prominently featured in his show “Viva La Bam,” includes an indoor skatepark, a swimming pool, a barn with a music stage, and a BMX track among various other amenities:

Additionally, Bam owns another residence nearby, which is convenient as he has occasionally opened Castle Bam for parties and as an Airbnb rental.