A multi-talent and an elite pro Rob Dyrdek’s success story as a skateboarder began at a remarkably young age. Further proof that schooling doesn’t always correlate with success is that Rob has established himself not only as a phenomenal athlete but also as a successful entrepreneur. As well as perfecting his skills as a natural talent on the board, Rob is always looking for the next frontier in skateboarding. Find inspiration for success with fun facts about the pro skateboarder, entrepreneur, reality TV star and producer.
Rob Dyrdek Bio Early Age
Rob Dyrdek is from Ohio and was born on June 28, 1974. He was born and raised in Kettering and attended Fairmont High School. Dyrdek’s interest in skateboarding began at age 11 when he got his first skateboard from pro skateboarder Neil Blender. From there Rob grew up as a skateboarding fanatic and by the age of 12 he landed a sponsorship deal with a company that sponsored prominent pro skateboarders. This was officially the start of his pro career in skateboarding. A few years later, the young and adventurous athlete quit and founded his own skateboard company, Alien Workshop.
Looking for bigger platforms to expand his offerings At age 16, Dyrdek finished high school and moved to Southern California. Rob Dyrdek got his start in California riding for a company owned by a renowned skateboarder now known as DC Shoes.
Given that he was raised in an environment that Dyrdek was creative and began exploring entrepreneurship a few years into his career. Since then he has ventured into many promising companies. Rob’s early entrepreneurial spirit has brought him plenty of money from numerous ventures ranging from skate shops to clothing and fragrance lines to a record label, professional skateboarding league, and investment and branding agency. In addition to a variety of sponsorships and partnerships as a pro skateboarder, Dyrdek’s businesses include Alien Workshop, Monster Energy and Silver Trucks, Dyrdek Machine, Wild Grinders, his DC Shoe sponsorship deal, as well as a media empire and many others.
Apparently a Midas grade businessman, Rob has successfully broken into the entertainment industry which has also brought him more fame. From 2006 to 2008, he starred in the MTV reality TV series Rob & Big, Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory (2009), Ridiculousness (2011), and Amazingness (2017). He has also acted in music videos, video games and directed a film.
parents, sister
Rob Dyrdek is the son of Patty and Gene Dyrdek. He has one sister, Denise Dyrdek. The skateboard fan loves to maintain a close relationship with his family and also spends a lot of time with them. Rob has featured some of his family members (including his cousins and sister) on his reality shows.
Rob Dyrdek family – wife, son, daughter
Rob is happily married to beautiful model Bryana Noelle Flores. Convinced he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Bryiana after their first date in 2013, Rob decided to take the relationship to the next level. On April 26, 2015, he posed the big question to his now-wife at Disneyland. A few months later, on September 19, 2015, the couple officially wed in a beautiful ceremony attended by friends and family.
Rob and Bryiana have been expanding their family since welcoming their first child, a son named Kodah Dash Dyrdek, in 2016, and the following year they welcomed a new addition to their family, a daughter named Nala Ryan Dyrdek.
Dyrdek and his family (including a dog, rabbit, and cat) currently reside in Los Angeles. Rob and Bryiana are so unconditionally in love with their fairytale love story and their fans can only hope it only gets better as the years go on.
Other facts
1. Rob stands at an average height of 5ft 7in and weighs 61kg.
2. Coming from his vast business interests, the Ridiculousness star has amassed a huge net worth of around $50 million.
3. The pro skateboarder is a dedicated philanthropist who spends his fortune on humanitarian causes. In 2003 he founded the Rob Dyrdek Foundation which aims to ensure the future of skateboarding by providing proper skateparks/skateboarding facilities for children to practice across the country.
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