Stevie Williams
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 17, 1979 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Skateboarder |
Stevie Williams (born December 17, 1979) is an American professional street skateboarder.
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[edit] Early life
Williams grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and started skateboarding at the age of 11.[1]
[edit] Career
Williams is the owner and founder of DGK Skateboards, a Philadelphia-based skateboard company. In 2004, Williams' manager, Peter Golden, sold Reebok the idea and master plan of how to enter into the already multi-billion dollar skateboarding market with the signing of his superstar client and skateboarding legend Williams. Golden along with Williams helped Reebok design a complete product line including DGK Skate Shoes and clothing. Williams was the first professional skateboarder to be sponsored by Reebok.[2] He was subsequently asked to give some advice for the "Flipside" Air Jordan skate sneaker.[3]
In 2006, Williams opened the skate shop L&K Limited in Oceanside, California, together with Nick Lockman,[4] and in 2008, he opened the skate shop Sk8tique in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
[edit] Sponsors
Williams is sponsored by DGK Skateboards, Supra Footwear, G-Shock Watches, New Era Cap Company, 9five Eyewear, Gold Wheels, Mob Grip, Venture Trucks, Diamond Supply Company, and Bones Bearings.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Beef IV | Himself | |
| 2007 | The Game | Himself | "The Truth Hurts" (season 2: episode 8) |
| 2009 | G.E.D. | Himself |
[edit] Video games
Williams is a featured character in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Tony Hawk: Shred.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Stevie Williams’ Sk8tique - Grand Opening Transworld Skateboarding, 2008-10-15
- ^ Stevie & Rbk, Cairo on Krux, Curtin Pro, and more Transworld Skateboarding, 2004-12-17
- ^ Air Jordan Skate Shoe Confirmed Sneakerfiles.com, 2008-03-14
- ^ L&K Limited Opening Transworld Skateboarding, 2006-11-13
