Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel (/ ˈiːvəl kəˈniːvəl / EE-vəl kə-NEE-vəl), was an American stunt performer and entertainer.

Oct 13, 2025 · Evel Knievel was an American motorcycle daredevil who captivated audiences with his death-defying stunts. Knievel performed his first motorcycle stunt in his late 20s to …

Sep 3, 2025 · Born Robert Craig Knievel on 17 October 1938, in Butte, Montana USA, Evel grew up in a rough, turbulent mining town that helped shape his fearless and adventurous personality.

Evel Knievel made the leap from rural county fairs to sold-out stadiums through a unique combination of bravado, determination, and promotional genius. He invented himself and his …

Evel: With Mason Thames, Michael Chernus, Sarah Gadon, David Krumholtz. It is based on the story of larger-than-life 70's daredevil Evel Knievel as he prepares for his greatest death …

Jun 20, 2018 · While Evel Knieval was setting the record for most bones broken in a lifetime, he was also the owner of several motorcycle dealerships. Knievel, on edge and still battered from …

Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, Jr. (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007) was an American motorcycle daredevil, a well-known figure in the United States and elsewhere since the late …

Oct 1, 2023 · Born as Robert Craig Knievel, he adopted the moniker Evel Knievel to evoke a sense of excitement and awe. This article will explore 33 fascinating facts about Evel Knievel, …

The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. [1] As a professional daredevil, Knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramp-to-ramp …

Evel Knievel was born on 17 October 1938 in Butte, Montana, USA. He was an actor, known for The Bionic Woman (1976), Viva Knievel! (1977) and The Last of the Gladiators (1988).