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Date of Birth
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12-May-1968
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Place of Birth
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Carlsbad
(San Diego County, California, United States of America, Area code 442, Area code 760, Area codes 442 and 760)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Anthony Frank Hawk, Birdman, The Birdman, Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk, The Legendary: Tony Hawk, Tony
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Profession
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Skateboarder, Actor, Radio personality, Film Producer, Philanthropist
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Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk, nicknamed "The Birdman", is an American former professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk is well known for completing the first documented 900 and for his licensed video game titles, distributed by Activision. He is widely considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern vertical skateboarding.
In 2002, he created the "Boom Boom HuckJam", an extreme sports exhibition and tour that was launched in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, Hawk has made numerous appearances in films, other media, and his own series of video games. He has also been involved in various philanthropic activities, including his own Tony Hawk Foundation that helps to build skateparks in underprivileged areas. In 2014, Hawk was labeled as one of the 'Most influential skateboarders of all-time' by Fox Weekly.
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