Stacy Peralta - Famous Film Director

Stacy Peralta Net Worth

$10,000,000

Stacy Peralta, a famous American filmmaker, businessman, and former professional skateboarder, has a net worth of $10 million. His net worth is attributed to his successful career as a director and his contributions to the skateboarding industry, including his invention of the ‘frontside lip to fakie’ maneuver and his role in the iconic Z-Boys skateboarding group. Peralta’s diverse portfolio also includes directing notable documentaries such as Dogtown & Z-Boys and even overseeing advertising campaigns, like Burger King’s ‘Whopper virgins’ campaign.

Key facts:

  • Stacy Peralta gained fame as a professional skateboarder and was a part of the legendary skateboarding group, The Z-Boys.
  • Peralta played a significant role in popularizing skateboarding, particularly in southern California, and fueling the skateboarding craze across the country.
  • He is credited with inventing the 'frontside lip to fakie,' a skateboarding maneuver that involves using the rim of bowls found at skate parks.
  • Peralta co-founded Powell-Peralta, a manufacturing company that specializes in skate gear.
  • He successfully transitioned into filmmaking and directed the acclaimed documentary "Dogtown & Z-Boys," which explores the era of the Z-Boys and their impact on skateboarding culture.
  • Peralta's work has expanded beyond skateboarding, including directing commercials such as the infamous 'Whopper virgins' Burger King advertising campaign.
  • He has also directed documentaries on various subjects, including the LA street gang, the Crips.

Basic Information About Stacy Peralta

CategoryAthletes β€Ί Skateboarders
ProfessionsFilm director, Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Skateboarder, Entrepreneur, Television Director
Net worth$10,000,000
Date of birth1957-10-15 (67 years old)
Place of birthVenice
NationalityUnited States of America
GenderMale
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ IMDb

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Stacy Peralta roles

Movie / Series Role
Lords of DogtownWriter
Lords of DogtownTV Director
Real GeniusShuttle Pilot
St. ElsewhereJeff Bates 1 episode, 1985
Modern MarvelsFilmmaker / ... 1 episode, 2003
Mr. Show with Bob and DavidDirector

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Interesting Facts about Stacy Peralta

  1. First skateboarder to land lucrative sponsorship deals.
  2. Left skating at age 19 to found his own company, Powell Peralta, with manufacturer George Powell.
  3. Sponsored skateboarder Tony Hawk for 11 years.
  4. Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
  5. Got his start by shooting videos of his skateboarding friends, dubbed the "Bones Brigade."
  6. Has a son, Austin.

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