Evel Knievel
American stunt performer and artist (1938–2007)
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Summary
Evel Knievel was born on October 17, 1938[1], in Butte[2]. He died on November 30, 2007[3], in Clearwater[4]. He worked as a stunt performer[5], entertainer[6], painter[7], motorcycle racer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,707 views/month, #3,920 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mountain View Cemetery[11]
- Child: Robbie Knievel[12], Kelly Knievel[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: film actor[16], ice hockey player[17]
- Educated at: Butte High School[18]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Evel Knievel[21]
- Cause of death: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis[22], diabetes[23]
- Residence: Butte[24]
- Sport: motorcycle sport[25]
- Family name: Knievel[26]
- Given name: Robert[27], Craig[28]
- Official website: http://www.evelknievel.com/[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Robert Knievel[32]
- Represented by: K and K Promotions, Inc.[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[35]
Why It Matters
Evel Knievel has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Evel Knievel born?
Evel Knievel was born in Butte[2].
Where did Evel Knievel die?
Evel Knievel passed away in Clearwater[4].
What did Evel Knievel do for work?
Evel Knievel worked as a stunt performer[5], entertainer[6], painter[7], motorcycle racer[8], and actor[9].
Where did Evel Knievel go to school?
Evel Knievel was educated at Butte High School[18].