Robert Edward Knievel II popularly known as “Kaptain Robbie Knievel” was an American daredevil and son of stunt performer Evel Knievel.
Born in Butte, Montana, he began jumping a bicycle at age four and rode motorcycles at age seven. At age eight, he performed his first show with his father at Madison Square Garden.
Knievel earn his high school education at Central Catholic High School in Butte, Montana between 1975 and 1976, but he never graduated.
Robbie Knievel Parents: Meet Evel Knievel, Linda Knievel
Robbie Knievel was the son of Evel Knievel and Linda Knievel.
Robbie’s father Robert Craig “Evel” Knievel was an American stunt performer and entertainer.
Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Sr. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. He died of pulmonary disease in Clearwater, Florida, in 2007, aged 69.
Robbie’s mother Linda and his father were married for 38 years. During their marriage, the couple had four children, two boys, Kelly and Robbie, and two girls, Tracey and Alicia.