Phil Margera is an American reality television personality who rose to fame after his appearances on Viva La Bam, CKY videos, and jackass TV series and movies. Besides, he is also popular as the father of CKY drummer Jess Margera and jackass star and professional skateboarder Bam Margera.
This may be surprising to many of you, but before he started his career as a reality star, he was a baker. Meanwhile, his wife is also an actress who starred alongside him in most of the series and movies. In fact, she is also a business woman. The couple has been together for decades and seems happy together.
So, when did Phil marry his wife? What are his children doing? Read the subheadings below to find out all the details about Bam Marger’s father, Phil Margera. Also know about his siblings, weight loss, net worth and much more!
Phil Margera Early Life: Where Did He Spend His Childhood?
Phil Margera was born Philip Ron Margera on July 13, 1957. He was born and raised in Concordville, Pennsylvania, USA.
Speaking further of his early details, he holds US citizenship and belongs to a white ethnic background. Moreover, his ancestors come from Italy. Since Margera came into the limelight in his forties, not much has been known about his childhood.
Meanwhile, the famous father belongs to a wealthy family. He is an educated person who graduated from Chichester High School, Boothwyn, PA in 1974. Before that, he enrolled in a local school in his hometown for his primary education.
What is Phil Margera’s age?
He is 65 years old as of 2022.
Phil Margera’s parents and siblings; His father was also an actor
The Viva La Bam star was born to his mother Darlene Stauffer and father Philip Margera Sr. His father was also an actor who starred in such series as Minghags, the unholy union of Bam, and Viva La Bam. The couple then became parents of seven children and he is the second child of seven. Unfortunately, Phil’s mother has already left the world.
Phil’s brothers are Vincent Margera, Kevin Margera and Pat Margera while his sisters are Darlene Orange, Ruthie Margera and Belinda O’Donnell. Most of his siblings, including himself, are in the entertainment industry following in his father’s footsteps.
Are Phil Margera and April still married?
Yes, Phil and April are still happily married. He met his lovely wife in West Chester when the actor moved there from his hometown. He was not an actor when he met his wife and worked as a baker.
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The couple then dated for a while and walked down the aisle in 1976. The lovebirds have been together for over four decades now and are still going strong. They both have a great sense of humor and lead happy lives.
Phil Margera has two children
After decades of marriage, Phil and his wife are parents to two children. They have sons Jess Margera and Bam Margera. The brothers are only a year apart as the oldest baby was born in 1978 and the youngest son was welcomed in 1979.

It seems talent is in the Margera family blood as both kids are also doing great in the same industry as him. Jess is an actor while Bam is a writer, producer and director.
That said, Phil is now also recognized by his son’s name as a BAMS dad, which must be a proud moment for him. He even helps his son to take care of his finances. Both the daughter and the son share a beautiful bond with their mom and dad.
When Bam was asked in one of the interviews what he would do if Phil ran off with his money, he even said that his father made the money.
Phil Margera’s Weight Loss Journey
Looking at his body size, anyone would say Phil’s body weight must have been an issue for him. But for himself it was never like that, nevertheless he decided to lose some weight.
He started his journey when he signed for the second season of Celebrity Fit Club in 2005. At that time Phil weighed 353 pounds and started working on his body. Surprisingly, he came to 312 pounds and lost 41 pounds, all on the show.

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Bam’s father claimed that the reason he wanted to lose weight was simply that he wanted to extend his life. Since he also has a granddaughter, he wants to spend more time with her.
What does BAMS daddy, Phil do for a living?
Margera is an actor and a reality TV star who is still active in the industry and making money from it. Although his father was an actor, Phil has never considered it a career before.
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He started his profession as a baker but after his debut at Haggard in 2003 his career blossomed. As of now, he is leading a lavish life with his family and continuing his job. He also helps his children in their profession, but he can.
How rich is Phil Margera? His net worth in 2022
Phil Margera and April Margera have risen together in their careers. They are both American TV personalities and Phil’s wife, on the other hand, has also published her own cookbook entitled “April Cooks: There’s an Alligator in my Kitchen.”
The husband-wife have amassed a total net worth of $3 million in their careers. The lovebirds have starred in movies like Viva La Bam, Jackass, Minghags: The Movie, Bam’s Unholy Movie, and CKY videos.
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