Tony Hawk

Flooring material doesn’t matter to Tony Hawk since he’s always riding his skateboard anyway. Even after two decades of retirement, you’d still be thinking of Tony when it comes to skateboarding. That’s how big and important he is to the sport. Before retiring,  he founded his own brand of skateboards under Birdhouse Skateboards, which is still operating today. He’s also the president of Tony Hawk, Inc., the main managing body of his enterprises, including his Tony Hawk video games, merch, endorsements, events, and everything else in between.

Since his retirement, Tony has appeared and guest-starred in many events and shows. He has played as himself in cartoons, helped teach kids in Sesame Street, and even sang for the US version of the Masked Singer as the Elephant. According to a report by Forbes, his annual income from his businesses alone, excluding his media appearances, is around $12 million.