Steve-O

Steve-O, also known as Stephen Gilchrist Glover, is a well-known YouTuber, stunt performer, and television personality from the United States.

Steve-O| Early Life, Family, and Education

Steve was born on June 13th, 1974 in London, England. His father had American and English ancestry, while his mother was Canadian. During Steve’s childhood, the family had to move around quite a bit due to his father’s successful business career.

Steve-O had already lived in five nations by the time he was 12 years old. He went to the University of Miami to study at the School of Communications but left after a year because of his terrible academics and disobedience at school.

He also studied from 1996 to 1997 at the University of New Mexico. In 1997, he received his diploma from the Clown College of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey.

 

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Steve-O | Career

While participating in the flea market circus, Steve-O started sending footage of himself to Jeff Tremaine, the editor of Big Brother magazine and future director of Jackass. The first season of the three-season MTV program premiered in 2000.

Steve-O immediately won over the audience as a result of the show’s enormous success. In 2001, Steve-O began to think about pursuing a solo career. His first solo DVD, Don’t Try This at Home, was published this year.

He appeared alongside Chris Pontius in the Jackass spinoff’s Wildboyz episode. In this brand-new episode, Steve-O and Pontius explored the world, interacted with a variety of exotic animals, and discovered several civilizations.

In 2010, Steve-O eventually started performing stand-up comedy. He also scheduled a second tour for the following year after his American tour. He performed on stage in significant Australian cities after that tour. His debut comedy special was released in 2016.

Mental Health

He had depended extensively on drugs and booze throughout Steve-O’s rise to popularity. His drug use started to have a negative impact, especially on his mental state. Along with breaking the law frequently, Steve-O also did so.

Involved in a battery and obscenity investigation as early as 2002, Steve-O had been detained. Steve-O was imprisoned in Sweden for carrying drugs into the country when he toured Europe with Bam Margera. More arrests soon followed.

Steve-O stayed in a hospital for 14 days in 2008 as a result of his suicidal tendencies. He entered pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in the same year. He participated in a program for recovery, which allowed him to stay out of jail.

After more than three months of sobriety, he relapsed and checked himself into a mental health facility. Steve-O would later assert that using drugs had seriously harmed his mental state.

 

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YouTube Career

The YouTube channel Steve-O features videos of his many stunts and pranks. Even though he joined in 2005, Steve-O didn’t begin consistently uploading content to his other channels and the same-named YouTube channel until 2013.

By December 2022, his primary channel, Steve-O, had more than 6.3 million subscribers. Steve-O launched Steve-O’s Wild Ride, his own podcast, on March 19, 2020. Along with Paul Brisske and Scott Randolph. By December 2022, Steve-O’s Wild Ride have about 1.53 subscribers.

Steve-O | Awards

He has been nominated for Best On-Screen Team (2003) and Best Jaw-Dropping Moment (2010) in MTV Movie Award.

Steve-O | Personal Life and Controversies

He is well known for his unique gravelly voice, which he at first accused of his drug use and the various stunts he’s pulled over the years. According to reports, Steve-O made the ethical and healthful decision to become a vegan in 2010.

Professional Idiot: A Memoir, Steve-autobiography O’s that he co-wrote with David Peisner, was published in June 2011. He claimed to be one of the many famous people who joined the NOH8 project and that he strictly adheres to a vegan diet.

He claimed to follow a vegan diet and avoid wearing leather or fur. Steve-O declared in December 2018 that he was no longer a vegan because he eats fish and is now a pescatarian.

Relationships

Steve-marital O’s status is separated. In the year 2002, he wed Candy-Jane Tucker. Later in 2003, though, the couple made their divorce public. He is currently seeing Lux Wright.

Steve-O | Net Worth and Career Income

The net worth of Steve-O was $4 million as of December 2022. At the global box office, his film made more than $80 million. Around $5 million was spent on making the movie. The Jackass sequel had a minimum global revenue of $85 million. The movie’s total budget was only $11.5 million.

In addition, the third Jackass movie, which cost $20 million to produce, made more than $172 million in total revenue. The entire Jackass movie series has undoubtedly brought in millions of dollars for Steve-O.

Additionally, Steve makes money from a number of endorsements and sponsorships. As Steve-O, he sells his own brand of goods. A lot of his semi-successful rap albums have also been released.

 

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Assets| House, and Cars

In Los Angeles, Steve-O owns a luxurious home. According to Variety, he paid almost $1,149,000 for this home in Hollywood Hills off Beachwood Canyon.

The 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis was Steve-O’s first car, but he now has a number of vehicles in his garage, with the Nissan Versa being his favorite. A trip from Florida to California is another one of Steve-O’s preferred road trips.

Steve-O | Body Measurement

He stands 1.77 meters tall, or 5 feet 9 inches. His chest measurement is 40 inches. He also enjoys exercising and is about 65 kg. He has black eyes and hair with dark shading.

Steve-O | Social Media

Instagram : 6.4M Followers

Facebook :14M Followers

Twitter : 1.2M Followers

TikTok : 2.6M Followers

YouTube:

• steveo : 6.3M Subscribers
• Steve-O’s Wild Ride! – Podcast : 1.53M Subscribers

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Stephen Gilchrist Glover
• Nickname: Steve-O, Hurricane Steve, Rocky, Gilly
• Net Worth: $4 Million
• Date of Birth: 13 June 1974
• Age: 48 Years Old
• Birth Place: Wimbledon, London, England
• Citizenship: UK, US, Canada
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Height: 5’9″ ( 177 cm)
• Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs.)
• Shoe Size: 46 (EU)
• Eye Color: Light Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Occupation: Comedian, Stunt Performer, YouTuber, Screenwriter, Radio personality, Rapper, Producer
• Father’s Name: Ted Glover
• Mother’s Name: Donna Gay Glover
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Spouse/ Partner: Brittany Mcgraw (m. 2006 – 2008), Lux Wright (fiancé)
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Education: The University of New Mexico
• TV Shows: Dr. Steve-O, Wildboyz, The Dudesons, Happy Together, Killer Karaoke, Dancing with the Stars
• Awards: MTV Movie Awards Nominee

FAQs:

Does Steve-O love animals?

Yes, both he and his spouse share a love of animals and a desire to aid them. The couple also intends to purchase a sizable piece of land and establish an animal sanctuary there.

Why does Steve-O have a different voice?

He didn’t use his vocal cords to make phonetic sounds like most people do; instead, he used a specific throat muscle.

Is Steve-O putting his health in danger?

Yes, the actor is willing to purposefully put his physical safety at risk in order to try some of the astonishing tricks.

Is Steve-career O’s successful?

Yes, despite having some difficult times in his life, Steve has had a fairly successful career. As of December 2022, Steve-O’s net worth was $4 million.