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Evel Knievel

American stunt performer and artist (1938–2007)

  • Fame58.5
  • Momentum0.2
  • Wikipedia75.6K
Source-basedStable
Lived 1938–2007, aged 69United States
United StatesUnited StatesArtistsArtist
  • Wikipedia
    31 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1938–2007
    Aged 69
  • Known for
    Freebie and the Bean
    1974
Summary
Updated 2026-06-16

Robert Craig Knievel, known professionally as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

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58.5
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Momentum0.2
Historical24.6
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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