Ryan Dunn

For the basketball player, see Ryan Dunn (basketball).

Ryan Dunn
Dunn at the Jackass 3D London premiere in November 2010
Born
Ryan Matthew Dunn

(1977-06-11)June 11, 1977
Medina, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 2011(2011-06-20) (aged 34)
West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Cause of deathCar accident
Resting placeHighland Drive Cemetery, Brecksville, Ohio, U.S.
Other names
  • Random Hero
  • Prima Dunna
  • Plugs
EducationWest Chester East High School
Occupations
  • Stunt performer
  • television personality
  • actor
  • comedian
Years active1997–2011
Known forCo-star of Jackass
PartnerAngie Cuturic (2002–2011; his death)

Ryan Matthew Dunn (June 11, 1977 – June 20, 2011)[1] was an American stunt performer, television personality, and actor. He was one of the stars of the MTV reality stunt show Jackass and its film franchise.

Born in Medina, Ohio, Dunn rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the CKY crew with his long-time friend Bam Margera, with whom he performed extreme stunts and pranks and recorded them on video, which led to the rise of Jackass. He also hosted the TV series Homewrecker and Proving Ground, and he appeared in the feature films Blonde Ambition and Street Dreams as well as in Margera's films Haggard and Minghags. Dunn died in a car crash in 2011 at the age of 34.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Daniel E. Slotnik (June 20, 2011). "Ryan Dunn, Daredevil Comedian, Dies at 34". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ryan Dunn died from impact and heat of crash, says coroner". the Guardian. Associated Press. June 22, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Coroner's report reveals how Jackass star Ryan Dunn died". The Sydney Morning Herald. June 21, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Tragic tales from Jackass cast 20 years on - Ryan Dunn to wrestler Stevie Lee". Reality Titbit. June 20, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.