Chris Pontius (born July 16, 1974) is an American stunt performer and television personality. He is best known as a cast member of the reality comedy series Jackass and co-host of its spin-off Wildboyz alongside Steve-O.
Life and career Chris Pontius was born on July 16, 1974, in Pasadena, California, and grew up in San Luis Obispo. As a teenager, he appeared in the skateboarding magazine Big Brother, where he was later hired as a writer. His work at Big Brother led to his inclusion in Jackass, which premiered on MTV in 2000.
Role in Jackass Pontius became known for his comic and daring stunts, including the recurring "Party Boy" sketch in which he performs spontaneous public dances while wearing only a thong. His stunts often emphasized physical comedy, embarrassment humor, and playful absurdity, making him one of the more recognizable characters in the Jackass ensemble.
Return to Jackass and recent work Pontius returned to the film franchise with Jackass Forever (2022), appearing alongside the original cast. It is the first Jackass movie in which Pontius got a producer credit, as he served as a co-producer. Critics praised the film's blend of reckless humor with a more reflective tone about aging and camaraderie among the performers. The movie grossed more than US$80 million worldwide. Jackass 4.5, was released three months after Jackass Forever, with Pontius once again serving as co-producer. He also appeared in Jackass: Best and Last, alongside the entire main cast of Jackass Forever. It was theatrically released on June 26, 2026.
In 2025, Pontius began filming a Norwegian television series about the country's rock and heavy metal history, alongside musician Tarjei Strøm for the Tons of Rock festival.
Personal life
Pontius was married to Claire Nolan from 2004 until their divorce in 2013. He has one son, born in 2019. He is reported to be in a romantic relationship with Mae Quijada.
Pontius is a long-time collector of knives and axes. He is a fan of black metal and has collaborated with Vreid and Djerv's Agnete Kjølsrud for the music video of the song "Loving The Dead", and has joined the bands at Wacken Open Air on guitar for a performance of the song.
Filmography Movies
Year Film Role Notes2002Jackass: The MovieHimselfWriter2003Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleIrish Dock WorkerCameo2006National Lampoon's TV: The MovieJesus ChristJackass Number TwoHimselfWriterSoundtrack2007Jackass 2.52008What We Do Is SecretBlack Randy2010SomewhereSammyJackass 3DHimselfWriter2011Jackass 3.52017Dumb: The Story of Big Brother MagazineDocumentary2018Action Point BennyGame Over, Man!Himself Cameo2022Jackass ForeverWriterCo-producerJackass 4.52026Jackass: Best and Last
Television
Year Title Role Notes2000–2001JackassHimself21 episodes2002Jackass Backyard BBQTV specialMTV Cribs1 episode2003Jackass WinterjamTV special2003 MTV Movie AwardsGuest appearance2003 MTV Europe Music AwardsPresenterMTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2003Presenter2003–2006WildboyzHostCo-creator32 episodes2004–2006Totally Busted2004-2010The Tonight Show with Jay Leno5 episodes2005Jackass: Gumball 3000 Rally SpecialTV specialAmerica's Next Top ModelEpisode 5.820062006 MTV Video Music AwardsPresenterLos Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2006PresenterWWE Monday Night RAWEpisode 14.422007The Podge and Rodge ShowEpisode 3.72008Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour TakeoverTV special2009Nitro Circus1 episodeSteve-O: Demise and RiseTV movie documentary20102010 MTV Video Music AwardsPresenter2010 MTV Europe Music AwardsPresenterUp Close with Carrie Keagan1 episode2010-2018Made in HollywoodEpisode 6.4 and episode 13.362011Good News WeekEpisode 10.7A Tribute to Ryan DunnTV documentary2012Raising HopeAlbertEpisode 2.15: "Sheer Madness"Rally OnHimselfEpisode 1.6: "NOLA Blues: New Orleans to Orlando"2013MTV CribsEpisode 12.12013-2014Tanked2 episodes2014Loiter SquadEpisode 3.3: "Sharpshooter"2016RidiculousnessEpisode 7.20Party LegendsEpisode 1.12017Epicly Later'd: Bam MargeraTV documentary2018Celebrity PageEpisode 3.1952021Jackass Shark WeekTV specialWWE SmackDownEpisode 24.10Guest appearance2022UFC 270Audience memberWrestleMania 38Johnny Knoxville's accompliceJackass Shark Week 2.0TV specialProducerCelebrity Family FeudParticipantEpisode 9.112023History of the World, Part IIRussian Assassin3 episodes
DVDs
Year Title Role Notes1996Big BrotherHimself1998Number Two: Big Brother2001Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video Guest appearancesCKY3 Cameo as Party Boy2002Don't Try This at Home – The Steve-O Video Vol. 2: The Tour Guest appearances2003Steve-O: Out on Bail Cameo2004Steve-O: The Early Years Documentary2006Ultimate Predator Guest appearances2009Jackass: The Lost TapesArchive footageWriterSoundtrack2020Steve-O: Gnarly Guest appearances2023Steve-O's Bucket ListGuest appearances
Web series
Year Title Role Notes2008Hardly WorkingHimself1 episode: "Jackass"2015Jackass Reunion: 15 Years LaterHimselfRolling Stone special2019Bathroom Break PodcastHimselfGuest1 episode2020-2024Steve-O's Wild Ride!HimselfGuest3 episodesPodcast2023-The Pontius ShowHimselfHostCo-creatorPodcast2026Hot Ones: Wing PongHimself1 episode2026Jackass: The PodcastHimselfGuest2 episodes2026Let It Kill You: Jeff TremaineHimselfDocumentary
Video games
Year Title Role Notes2007Jackass: The GameHimselfVoice and motion capture
Music videos
Year Artist Track Role Notes2001Shaquille O'Neal"Psycho"HimselfUnreleased2002CKY"Flesh into Gear"HimselfArchived footageAndrew W.K."We Want Fun"Himself2003Roger Alan Wade"If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough"Himself2006Chris Pontius"Karazy"HimselfWriter and performer2010Weezer"Memories"Himself2019Derek Milton"Gentle Chameleon"Himself2026Vreid”Loving the Dead”Himself
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