Jay Adams

Skateboarder

Birthday February 3, 1961

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

DEATH DATE Aug 15, 2014 (53)

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About

Original member of the Z-Boys skateboarding team who is considered to be one of the most influential skateboarders ever.

Before Fame

His smooth style made him an archetype for modern skateboarding.

Trivia

He had a number of legal complications involving illicit drugs.

Family Life

He had a daughter named Venice with his first wife, Alisha Adams.

Associated With

Emile Hirsch portrayed him in the 2005 film Lords of Dogtown.