Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel (/ ˈiːvəl kəˈniːvəl / EE-vəl kə-NEE-vəl), was an American stunt performer and entertainer.

Evel Knievel (born October 17, 1938, Butte, Montana, U.S.—died November 30, 2007, Clearwater, Florida) was an American motorcycle daredevil who captivated audiences with his death-defying stunts.

Evel Knievel went head to head with danger and lived to tell the tale. Despite failed jumps, crashes, and multiple broken bones, he always rose to perform again. This unconventional attitude to do things …

Sep 3, 2025 · He also had a series of encounters with the law throughout childhood, due to thievery and motor violation, which earned him the infamous name ‘Evel’ after he spent a night in a cell with a …

Jun 20, 2018 · While Evel Knieval was setting the record for most bones broken in a lifetime, he was also the owner of several motorcycle dealerships. Knievel, on edge and still battered from the …

On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake River Canyon. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Idaho...

Evel: With Mason Thames, Milo Ventimiglia, David Krumholtz, Sarah Gadon. It is based on the story of larger-than-life 70's daredevil Evel Knievel as he prepares for his greatest death-defying feat, the …

Nov 30, 2007 · CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP)- Evel Knievel, the hard-living motorcycle daredevil whose jumps over Greyhound buses, live sharks and Idaho's Snake River Canyon made him an …

The quintessential American daredevil motorcyclist, Evel Knievel defied gravity as he rode his bike to the heights of international fame in increasingly challenging, thrilling stunts.

Apr 2, 2009 · Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), better known as the Evel Knievel (pronounced /ˈiːvəl kɨˈniːvəl/; [1]), was an American motorcycle daredevil and entertainer …