As someone who grew up watching Tony Hawk and playing his video games, I’ve always been amazed by his dedication to the craft. So, I’d say that Tony Hawk is as iconic to the skateboarding scene as Muhammad Ali was to boxing.
But what do we know about his early life and career? And how much did Tony Hawk accumulate from his decades-long success in skateboarding?
Keep reading to find out. Below, I’ll talk about Tony Hawk’s net worth, early life, and the most notable career milestones of the greatest skateboarder in the world.
How Much Is Tony Hawk’s Net Worth?
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Dubbed as “the bird man” of skateboarding, Tony Hawk has left an enduring legacy in boardsports. His career began early, earning a name for himself in the skateboarding scene by the time he was 16.
As of 2024, Tony Hawk’s net worth is estimated at around $150 million. His wealth comes primarily from his decades-long success as a skateboarding athlete, business ventures, and brand endorsements.
Business Ventures
Tony Hawk was as apt in business as he is in skateboarding. In 1992, he co-founded a skateboarding company, Birdhouse, alongside another pro athlete, Per Welinder.
At a time when skateboarding’s popularity was waning, Hawk and his company produced skateboarding products, increasing awareness of the sport.
Apart from Birdhouse, Hawk launched a successful clothing line in 1998, producing and selling skateboarding apparel for children athletes.
Video Games and Endorsements
Around the time of his clothing line’s launching, Tony Hawk was recruited by Activision to create and endorse a video game based on his career, Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
The game released an impressive 18 installments, gaining massive attention from the legendary skater’s fan base. Hawk’s video game has become one of Activision’s most successful game franchises, making over $1.4 billion in sales.
Talk about a massive payout! I have been a huge fan of his games and spent countless hours learning astonishing skating moves on screen with my friends.
Looking back on the tremendous success of his video game, Tony Hawk remembered it as a life-changing milestone, in awe and grateful for the money he earned.
“No, I don’t want to downplay that. It changed my life, the video game changed my life,” Hawk confessed in The Nine Club Podcast in 2018.
Celebrity Appearances
In 2002, Tony Hawk started an extreme sports tour called Boom Boom HuckJam, a sporting event for famous musical acts, skateboarders, and BMX riders.
Although the tour eventually petered out after a few years, Hawk, in his passion for skateboarding, decided to bring it back in 2019.
Two years after Boom Boom HuckJam, the athlete superstar hosted his long-running radio show, Demolition Radio. In 2011, Hawk launched his Ride Channel on YouTube, which has since garnered over 1.7 million subscribers.
Of course, being the super celebrity that he is, Hawk also took part in several roles on screen. Over the years, he appeared in several popular movies, such as XXX (2002) and Lord of Dog Towns (2005), as well as the TV shows, The Masked Singers and CSI: Miami.
Early Life and Career
Anthony Tony Hawk was born on May 12, 1968. His father was a Navy soldier during World War 2, while his mother, Nancy, was a homemaker.
As a kid, Hawk was already noticeably intelligent and hyperactive. His older brother gave him a used skateboard, becoming an outlet for his excess energy.
Supported and encouraged by his mother, Hawk started his skateboarding journey at age 9, rapidly developing his skills on the board.
Scaling the ladder of success, Hawk quickly became one the best skateboarders in the world by 16. He garnered plenty of notable awards throughout his career, including:
- Skater of the Year, “Thrasher” magazine 1990
- Favorite Male Athlete, Make-A-Wish, 2002
- Choice Male Athlete, Teen Choice Awards, 2004
- Skateboarding Hall of Fame, 2009
Today, Tony Hawk has continually worked to popularize the sport he grew up in. He founded the Tony Hawk Foundation, now called The Skateboard Project, to help young athletes by making more public skateboard parks and providing grants and technical assistance.
Family and Relationships
Tony Hawk married Cindy Dunbar in 1990. The couple was blessed with a son in 1992, Riley Hawk, who followed in his father’s footsteps in becoming a professional skateboard athlete.
Unfortunately, Hawk and Dunbar decided to split in 1993 for undisclosed reasons.
I discovered that the skateboard superstar is now married to his fourth wife, Catherine Goodman, whom he married in 2015.
Final Thoughts
Tony Hawk’s love for sports is as enduring as his wealth. Boasting an impressive net worth of $150 million, Hawk’s story proved the amazing things someone can do when encouraged and supported by loved ones.
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