Kelly Knievel

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(1960)
Tue Nov 28 2023
By   Prajwol

Kelly Knievel is an American actor and producer who has been in the showbiz industry since 2012. Knievel has worked on several projects including Evel Knievel: Snake River Canyon, Being Evei Knievel, and so on.

Knievel is well-known for being the eldest son of Daredevil motorcycle jumper, Evel Knievel. Evel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

Who Is Kelly Knievel Spouse?

Kelly Knievel's wife is Paige Yahraus and the married pair tied the knot on December 24, 2020. Kelly and Paige are a secretive couple who prefer keeping their romantic life hidden from the public eye.

Kelly Knievel's parents, Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel.
Kelly Knievel's parents, Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel. Source: Facebook 

This is the reason, the married life of Knievel and his spouse Yahraus is not documented well in the public domain. Being Evel producer Kelly has been successful in keeping his beau's identity secret.

Kelly Knievel's First Wife

Paige Yahraus is the second wife of Being Evel producer. Kelly Knievel already experienced walking down the aisle before saying "I Do" to Paige. 

Knievel's first wife is Shelli Knievel with whom the American producer remained married for 14 years. The two tied the knot on November 23, 2002. 

Unfortunately, the former pair Kelly and Shelli could not make their relationship work. They legally parted ways in August 2016. To date, neither of the ex-couple has disclosed their divorce reason.  

What Is Kelly Knievel Net Worth?

The Stuntman producer, Kelly was born to a rich family. His late father, Evel Knievel had a net worth of $3 Million at the time of death. Kelly Knievel, himself, has an estimated net worth of $1.7 Million like Nicole Fiscella.

Evil Knievel pie is now managed by Kelly Knievel.
Evil Knievel pie is now managed by Kelly Knievel. Source: Las Vegas Review

Kelly's main source of income is his professional career as a producer and actor. He has been in the showbiz industry since 2012 and already has 3 credits as an actor and 6 credits as a producer on his IMDb profile.

Besides this, Knievel also generated some money by winning golf competitions. He plays around 180 rounds a year. Kelly now manages his father’s iconic brand which features a licensing deal with Evel Pie.

Kelly Knievel Movies & TV Series

While Robbie has followed Evel Knievel's stuntman profession, Kelly Knievel has followed his filmmaking profession. Knievel started his career in 2012 as an actor.

Knievel appeared in a video Evel Knievel: Snake River Canyon. In the same year, he got the role in the TV mini-series The Mancode. Following this, he has also worked on a short, The Evil Knievel Way.

Besides acting, Kelly has also produced some movies and TV series. Here is the list of projects in which Knievel was a producer.

Movie / TV SeriesRelease Date
Stuntman2018
Storyville2016
Collision Course2018
The Evel Knievel Way2020
Being Evel2015

How Old Is Kelly knievel?

Kelly Knievel's age according to his birthdate is in the mid-50s. The Stuntman producer was born in 1960. He is the son of Daredevil motorcycle jumper, Evel Knievel and his wife Linda Knievel.

Kelly Knievel is the eldest son of Evel Knievel.
Kelly Knievel is the eldest son of Evel Knievel. Source: Audacy

Knievel was raised alongside his three siblings by his parents. He has been interested in playing golf since childhood just like Amanda Brynn Mickelson. Kelly had his first game of golf with Evel in 1971 when he was 11 years old.

Kelly has not shared many details about his early life including his education with the public. However, his brother, Robbie Knievel, Central Catholic High School in Butte, Montana between 1975 and 1976, but never graduated.

Kelly Knievel's Three Siblings

Kelly Knievel is the eldest child of Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel. He has a brother named Robbie Knievel and two sisters named Tracey and Alicia Knievel. His two sisters have maintained a low profile.

Evel Knievel with Kelly Knievel and Robbie Knievel.
Evel Knievel with Kelly Knievel and Robbie Knievel. Source: The Guardian

Knievel's brother, Robbie, is an American stuntman like their father. He started riding the cycle at the age of 4 and learned to ride a motorcycle at the tender age of 7.

Robbie has made a great career as a stuntman. Like Evel, he has also done Daredevil jumps. Besides this, he has opened a new business called Knievel's Custom Cycles. 

Knievel has three children, i.e., daughters, Krysten, Karmen, and Maria. In addition to this, he has two grandchildren. Unfortunately, Robbie died of pancreatic cancer in Reno Nevada at the age of 60. 

Kelly Knievel Golf Ventures

Kelly Knievel was introduced to golf by his late father, Evel Knievel. As aforementioned, the Stuntsman producer played his first game with his father in 1971.

Kelly Knievel started playing golf at a young age..
Kelly Knievel started playing golf at a young age. Source: Si

The 2019 Nevada state amateur champion, Kelly said that it was fun to play with his father. He said;

“My dad was fun to play golf with and he liked the interaction with other people,”

Kelly is very competitive while playing. The Evel Knievel Way actor said that he would not play golf if there was no competition. 

What Happened To Linda Knievel?

Kelly Knievel's mother Linda Knievel is believed to be alive. She has maintained a low profile following the divorce with Evel Knievel.

The former pair, Linda and Kelly were high school sweethearts. They married in 1959 and remained together as husband and wife for 38 years. In 1997, Kelly's parents divorced and went their separate ways.

Kelly Knievel's Law Suit

Kelly Knievel has been involved in various legal battles. He has one with Schreiber v. Knievel, where he sought sanctions based on alleged flaws in the plaintiff's complaint. 

Similarly, in 2023 Knievel took legal action against Disney and Pixar. He claimed the unauthorized use of his father's likeness in "Toy Story 4." 

Additionally, his company, K&K Promotions, filed a lawsuit against the National Motorcycle Museum. In the lawsuit, Kelly had alleged trademark infringement and unjust enrichment related to the display and sale of Evel Knievel memorabilia.

 

 

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