Steve-O Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Children, Movies, Voice, Tattoo, TV Shows, Height

Biography

Steve-O, born Stephen Gilchrist Glover on June 13, 1974, in Wimbledon, London, England, is a talented comedian, stunt performer, and television personality known for his role on the MTV reality show Jackass.

Moving to the United States at age four, he developed a passion for extreme and often dangerous stunts, which became his trademark on Jackass. The show, which debuted in 2000, launched him to fame alongside cast members like Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera, featuring a series of outrageous pranks and stunts.

Outside of Jackass, Steve-O has produced several comedy specials, including Steve-O: Gnarly, where he combines stand-up with his signature stunts. He has also authored an autobiography, Professional Idiot: A Memoir, which chronicles his rise to fame, struggles with substance abuse, and journey to recovery.

His battle with addiction, particularly to alcohol and cocaine, has been widely covered, involving multiple arrests and rehab stays before he found sobriety through a vegan diet and animal rights activism.

Steve-O
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Stephen Gilchrist Glover
Stage Name:	Steve-O
Born:	13 June 1974 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	American
Education:	Staples High School, University of Miami
Height:	1.67 m
Parents:	Ted Glover, Donna Gay Glover
Siblings:	Cindy Glover
Spouse:	Lux Wright (n. 2017), Brittany Mcgraw (m. 2006–2008), Candy-Jane Tucker (m. 2001-2003)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Elisabetta Canalis (2012), Lacey Schwimmer (2009), Robin Hibbard (2006), Nicole Richie (2006), Mercedes Mercado (2005), Angela Steelman (2001), Stacey Solomon (2015), Katherine von Drachenberg (2007-2016), Brittany Mcgraw (2006-2008), Kate Heffernan (2006), May Andersen (2004-2005), Alyssa Lovelace (2003-2004), Dee (2001-2003)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Entertainer • Media Personality
Net Worth:	$3 million-$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Steve-O, whose full name is Stephen Gilchrist Glover, was born on June 13, 1974, in Wimbledon, London, England, and moved to Westport, Connecticut, at the age of four. Raised mainly in the U.S. and of Caucasian descent, he has expressed a more personal or existential view of spirituality rather than following any organized religion.

His parents, Ted Glover and Donna Gay Glover, provided a stable home environment. He has a sister named Cindy Glover. His father was a successful businessman, while his mother was involved in community activities.

Steve-O attended Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, and briefly studied at the University of Miami. However, he left after one semester, finding himself more drawn to skateboarding and the world of extreme sports than academics.

Career

Steve-O‘s career is defined by his boundary-pushing antics, a unique blend of comedy and entertainment that mixes humor with shock value. He first gained fame through the Jackass franchise, where he met Johnny Knoxville and became known for performing outrageous and often dangerous stunts. The show premiered on MTV in 2000, quickly making Steve-O a household name with acts like jumping into a dumpster full of syringes and getting tasered.

Building on the success of Jackass, Steve-O starred in all three Jackass movies, which took the show’s formula to the big screen. He transitioned into stand-up comedy, merging his stunt expertise with traditional humor in specials like Steve-O: Gnarly on Netflix. He also appeared on reality TV shows such as Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, where his struggles with addiction were documented, and Sober House, which focused on his recovery journey.

Steve-O embraced digital media, maintaining a strong YouTube presence with vlogs, stunts, and personal updates. His autobiography, Professional Idiot: A Memoir, released in 2019, offered an unfiltered look at his life, career, addiction, and road to sobriety.

In recent years, he has become an advocate for sobriety and mental health. After years of substance abuse, including a 2008 arrest for cocaine possession, Steve-O turned his life around, adopting a vegan lifestyle that he credits with helping him maintain sobriety. He also promotes animal rights, using his platform to support veganism and animal welfare.

Steve-O continues to create content, perform live shows, and engage with fans on social media. He also took part in the 2022 film Jackass Forever.

Social Media

• Instagram: Steve-O (@steveo)
• YouTube: steveo
• Facebook: Steve-O
• IMDb: Steve-O
• TikTok: Steve-O (@steveotv)
• Twitter: Steve-O (@steveo)

Personal Life

Steve-O has been married twice. His first marriage was to Candy-Jane Tucker in 2002, ending in divorce in 2003. His second marriage was to Brittany McGraw in 2006, which also ended in divorce in 2008. As of recent updates, Steve-O is engaged to Lux Wright, with whom he got engaged in January 2018. Their relationship has been public since 2017.

His dating history includes several notable relationships, such as with Kat Von D from 2015 to 2016, highlighting his connections within the entertainment and art scenes. There are no publicly confirmed reports of Steve-O having children from any of his marriages or relationships.

Standing at approximately 5’6, his height is sometimes humorously mentioned in his career. Lux Wright, his fiancée, is not only his partner but also shares professional interests as a photographer, prop stylist, visual artist, and producer, and is significantly younger than Steve-O. Their engagement and public appearances have attracted media attention.

Steve-O‘s previous relationships also include Stacey Solomon (2015), Katherine von Drachenberg, also known as Kat Von D (2007-2016), Kate Heffernan (2006), May Andersen (2004-2005), Alyssa Lovelace (2003-2004), and Dee (2001-2003). He has had encounters with Elisabetta Canalis (2012), Lacey Schwimmer (2009), Robin Hibbard (2006), Nicole Richie (2006), Mercedes Mercado (2005), and Angela Steelman (2001).

Net Worth

Steve-O, born Stephen Gilchrist Glover, has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $4 million. His wealth primarily comes from his entertainment career, especially his role in the Jackass franchise, where he became known for his outrageous and dangerous stunts.

He has also earned income from appearances in spin-offs like Wildboyz, stand-up comedy tours, his podcast Steve-O’s Wild Ride!, and various other media projects, including books and music.