Stevie Williams

Stevie Williams

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Born	December 17, 1979 (1979-12-17) (age 31) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Stevie Williams (born December 17, 1979) is an American professional street skateboarder.

Early life

Williams grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and started skateboarding at the age of 11.^[1]

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 Reebok.^[2] He was subsequently asked to give some advice for the "Flipside" Air Jordan skate sneaker.^[3]

In 2006, Williams opened the skate shop L&K Limited in Oceanside, California, together with Nick Lockman,^[4] and in 2008, he opened the skate shop Sk8tique in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1]

Sponsors

Williams is sponsored by DGK Skateboards, Supra Footwear, G-Shock Watches, New Era Cap Company, 9five Eyewear, Gold Wheels, Mob Grip, Venture Trucks, Diamond Supply Company, and Bones Bearings.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2007	Beef IV	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 Wasteland, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Tony Hawk: Shred.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Stevie Williams’ Sk8tique - Grand Opening Transworld Skateboarding, 2008-10-15
2. ^ Stevie & Rbk, Cairo on Krux, Curtin Pro, and more Transworld Skateboarding, 2004-12-17
3. ^ Air Jordan Skate Shoe Confirmed Sneakerfiles.com, 2008-03-14
4. ^ L&K Limited Opening Transworld Skateboarding, 2006-11-13

External links

• Official website
• Official DGK Skateboards website
• Stevie Williams at the Internet Movie Database
• Stevie Williams interview
• Stevie Williams First part in the Element Fine artist vol1 (1994)

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Name	Williams, Stevie
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Date of birth	December 17, 1979
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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