Rob Dyrdek was born on June 28, 1974, in Kettering, Ohio, and is a multifaceted individual who has left a notable mark on skateboarding, television, and entrepreneurship.

Rob got in to skateboarding at 11 years old. He would daydream about tricks during school hours and then hit the streets as soon as the bell rang. By 15, he was already making waves through his skating, winning the National Skateboard Association North Central District competition, and at 16, he made a bold move - skipping his senior year of high school to pursue his professional skate career in sunny Southern California.

In 1991, Rob officially turned pro, competing at the Skateboard World Cup in Germany and securing a respectable fifth place.

He went on to become sponsored by Alien Workshop, a Dayton-based skateboarding company, which produced signature Dyrdek skateboards.

Droors Clothing (later known as DC Shoes) sponsored Rob, marking the beginning of a 20-year partnership. He launched his first signature shoe, the RD 1, with DC. Throughout his career, Rob had an impressive 29 signature shoe designs.

In 1999, Rob founded Dyrdek Enterprises, venturing into the business world. He also started his skateboard accessory company, Orion Trucks, at the young age of 17.

Rob’s fame skyrocketed with MTV’s reality shows:
“Rob & Big”: A heartwarming series featuring Rob and his best friend, Big Black.
“Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory”: A quirky show set in his massive indoor skatepark.
“Ridiculousness”: A viral video commentary show that became a cultural phenomenon.

Rob’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Street League Skateboarding, revolutionizing competitive skateboarding. He also established Superjacket Productions (now Thrill One Media), creating captivating content across various platforms.

Rob married Bryiana Noelle Flores in 2016, and they have two children together.

Rob DyrdekSkateboarding Videos:

Rob Dyrdek: Alien Workshop "Memory Screen" Skate Video Section

"Hell yeah, skateboarding and Dinosaur Jr."

"There are bands you find from skate videos/movies/video games/whatever and there are bands you find on your own. There's nothing better than hearing a song from a band you already really like in something you can enjoy just as much."

"Haven’t seen this video In 18 years... such a golden era to grow up with! Still so good!!!"

Rob Dyrdek: The DC Video

"Dude is a FREAKING LEGEND , this is the guy who inspired me to pick up a board, and I got my first board for my 14th birthday! I’m 24 now!!"

"Rob ripped back in the day , no question."

Rob Dyrdek: The Tampa Pro 2007

"This the same skate park on tony hawk underground"

Rob Dyrdek: Alien Workshop "Mind Field" Skate Video Section

"I've been watching this since i was about 13, i'm almost 24 now. will always be my favorite part & my favorite skater."

"He's a busy guy who is helping make the community better for people like you and me to skate, and not to mention his age has another part in it. I'm actually surprised that he's still this good after all this time."

"this is still good skating regardless of him being past his prime or still in it. people seem to be focusing on that but thats good style and trick selections"