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Evel Knievel (1938–2007)


Trivia:

Settled a lawsuit with singer Kanye West, who had used Knievel's image and motifs in a music video, a few weeks prior to his death. West's own mother passed away only weeks before the case was settled. See more trivia »

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Filmography

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1974 Freebie and the Bean
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2007 Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2004 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.114 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
Evel Knievel (2004) … Himself - Interviewee (also archive footage)
 
2001 Wide World of Sports 40th Anniversary Special (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Touch of Evel (TV documentary)
 
2000 ESPN SportsCentury (TV series documentary)
Himself
Frank Gifford (2000) … Himself
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels (1998) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
1997 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1978-1989 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 April 1989 (1989) … Himself
Episode dated 16 June 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1989 Showtime Championship Boxing (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member
Episode dated 11 March 1989 (1989) … Himself - Audience Member
 
1988 The Last of the Gladiators (documentary)
Himself
 
1981 The Devil at Your Heels (documentary)
Himself
 
1977 The Bionic Woman (TV series)
Himself
Motorcycle Boogie (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Viva Knievel!
Himself
 
1967-1977 ABC's Wide World of Sports (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 June 1977 (1977) … Himself
Episode dated 14 September 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 20 August 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 31 March 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 10 February 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1977 Death Defiers (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1976 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.3 (1976) … Himself
 
1974 Andy Williams Presents (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973-1974 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 August 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 27 August 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 14 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1968-1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.162 (1969) … Himself
Episode #2.244 (1968) … Himself
Episode #2.128 (1968) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2011 The Great Ride (TV series)
 
2010 30 for 30 (TV series)
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2007 Rome Is Burning (TV series)
 
2006 Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1974) Single: "Why" (Amherst Records) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies  | 4 Print Biographies  | 13 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Settled a lawsuit with singer Kanye West, who had used Knievel's image and motifs in a music video, a few weeks prior to his death. West's own mother passed away only weeks before the case was settled. See more »

Trademark:

His red, white, and blue suit with cape he wore when he performed his stunts. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra