Stevie Williams
Encyclopedia
Stevie Williams is an American
professional street skateboarder.
, and started skateboarding at the age of 11.
. He was subsequently asked to give some advice for the "Flipside" Air Jordan
skate sneaker.
In 2006, Williams opened the skate shop L&K Limited in Oceanside
, California
, together with Nick Lockman, and in 2008, he opened the skate shop Sk8tique in Atlanta, Georgia
.
, New Era Cap Company
, 9five Eyewear, Gold Wheels, Mob Grip, Venture Trucks, Diamond Supply Company, and Bones Bearings.
, Tony Hawk's Project 8
, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Tony Hawk: Shred
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional street skateboarder.
Early life
Williams grew up in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, and started skateboarding at the age of 11.
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 ReebokReebok
Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle...
. He was subsequently asked to give some advice for the "Flipside" Air Jordan
Air Jordan
Air Jordan, also known simply as Jordans, are a brand of shoes and athletic apparel produced by Nike originally designed for and endorsed by NBA Hall of Famer and Six Time NBA Champion Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line is now sold by the Jordan Brand subsidiary of Nike...
skate sneaker.
In 2006, Williams opened the skate shop L&K Limited in Oceanside
Oceanside, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, together with Nick Lockman, and in 2008, he opened the skate shop Sk8tique in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
Sponsors
Williams is sponsored by DGK Skateboards, Supra Footwear, G-Shock WatchesG-Shock
G-Shock is a brand of watches manufactured by Casio, known for its resistance to shocks . They were, and continue to be, designed primarily for sports, military, and outdoor adventure oriented activity; for example, practically all G-Shocks have some kind of stopwatch feature, countdown timer,...
, New Era Cap Company
New Era Cap Company
The New Era Cap Company , located in Buffalo, New York, is a headwear manufacturer. It was founded in 1920 by German immigrant Ehrhardt Koch...
, 9five Eyewear, Gold Wheels, Mob Grip, Venture Trucks, Diamond Supply Company, and Bones Bearings.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Beef IV Beef IV Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop rivalries and beefs . It was released on DVD on September 18, 2007. It was directed by Peter Alton and lasts approximately 108 minutes. It was narrated by Charlie Murphy... |
Himself | |
| 2007 | The Game | Himself | "The Truth Hurts" (season 2: episode 8) |
| 2009 | G.E.D. | Himself |
Video games
Williams is a featured character in Tony Hawk's American WastelandTony Hawk's American Wasteland
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, abbreviated to THAW, is a video game that was released for the PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube and PC on October 18, 2005. Part of the Tony Hawk series, the game was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision.The PC version of the game was ported and...
, Tony Hawk's Project 8
Tony Hawk's Project 8
Tony Hawk's Project 8, officially abbreviated as THP8, is the eighth installment in the Tony Hawk series of video games. It was released on sixth-generation and seventh-generation consoles...
, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a video game developed by Neversoft for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles; by Page 44 Studios for the PlayStation 2 and Wii; and by Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS...
, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Tony Hawk: Shred
Tony Hawk: Shred
Tony Hawk: Shred is the eleventh and last game in the Tony Hawk series. It is the successor to Tony Hawk: Ride , a peripheral-based, motion controlled skateboarding game....
.