Evel Knievel

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Stunt Performer • Daredevil

Birth Name: Robert Craig Knievel

Birth Date: October 17, 1938

Death Date: November 30, 2007

Birth Place: Butte, Montana

Children: Robbie Knievel

Evel Knievel was a stunt performer and entertainer. He began his acting career with roles in "Variety" (1973-74), "Happy Birthday, America" (NBC, 1975-76) and "Viva Knievel!" (1977). He went on to act in "The Sensational, Shocking, Wonderful, Wacky '70s" (1979-1980), "ABC's Wide World of Sports 25th Anniversary Special" (ABC, 1985-86) and "Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels" (1998-99).

He also appeared in "Evel Knievel: The E! True Hollywood Story" (E! Networks, 1998-99). Later in his career, Knievel acted on "I Dare You! The Ultimate Challenge" (UPN, 1999-2000). Knievel passed away in November 2007 at the age of 69.

Credits

The Birth of Big Air

Self
Movie
2010

Viva Knievel!Stream

Self
Movie
1977
14%

The Sonny and Cher Show

Guest
Variety Show
1976

The Bionic WomanStream

Guest Star
Series
1976

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Evel Knievel

Guest
Show
1975

Not So Easy: A Motorcycle Safety Film

Self
Show
1973

The Dick Cavett ShowStream

Guest
Talk
1968

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