Actor

Jay Adams

February 3, 1961 · Santa Monica, California, USA

Jay J. Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 15, 2014) was an American skateboarder. As a teen, he was the youngest member of the Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team (Z-Boys). His spontaneous freestyle skateboarding style, inspired by ocean surfing, helped innovate and popularize modern skateboarding. His aggressive vertical tricks make him one of skateboarding's most influential stylists. He has been called "the original seed" of skateboarding.

Notable work

7.1
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
as Party Guest

Full filmography · 4

D.O.P.E. - Death Or Prison Eventually
cast
2008
Lords of Dogtown
as Party Guest
20057.1
Puerto Underground 4: Alma y Corazón
cast
1998
Skateboard
as Competition Skateboarder
1978