In 2014, FoxWeekly labeled him as one of the “most influential skateboarders of all-time.” Now, Rob Dyrdek has taken his career beyond the skateboard and is starring and producing in his own projects. He joins our Lori to discuss his popular MTV series, “Ridiculousness.”
Video Content: Rob Dyrdek (2018)
SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to Rob Dyrdek about starting his professional skateboarding career at a young age and hosting and producing MTV’s “Ridiculousness.”
Mini-Biography:
Born in Kettering, Ohio, Rob Dyrdek is a former professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and TV personality. He is the founder of Street League Skateboarding (SLS). On TV, he is known for his reality programs, including “Rob & Big,” “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory,” and “Ridiculousness.” Dyrdek also created and voiced Lil Rob in the animated series, “Wild Grinders.” Additionally, he produced and starred in his self-funded film, “Street Dreams,” while his production company, Superjacket Productions, is behind many projects, including “The Dude Perfect Show,” “Crashletes,” “Jagger Eaton’s Mega Life,” and “Snack-Off.”
Interview Credits:
Recorded: August 9, 2018
Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: MTV / Gorilla Flicks / Super Jacket