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Rodney Mullen Net Worth 2023: Income, Endorsements, Cars, Wages, Property, Affairs, Family

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Rodney Mullen is a former professional skateboarder. He is also an entrepreneur, inventor, and public speaker. He started with street Skating and is one of the most influential street and freestyle skaters in the world.

Born on 17th August 1966, Mullen is called ‘the Godfather of Street Skateboarding’. He began skateboarding in 1977 as a ten-year-old and won his first award at the age of 12. He has appeared in multiple games of the Tony Stark Video Game franchise as well.

In this article, we will have a look at Rodney Mullen’s Endorsements, Net Worth, Personal Information, Family, Career details, Controversies, FAQs, etc

Rodney Mullen’s Net Worth

In 2023, Rodney Mullen’s net worth is estimated to be around $35-40 million (USD). He has earned his net worth through his endorsements and competing in Freestyle, Street skating competitions during his career. 

Net Worth$35-40 million
Age56 years
Born17th August 1966
Country of OriginUnited States of America
Source of WealthSkateboarder, Sponsorships, founder of Almost Skateboards
Last UpdatedJune, 2023

Rodney Mullen’s Sponsors:

Here are a few companies that Rodney Mullen has endorsed in his career:

  • Almost skateboards
  • Tensor trucks
  • Matix clothing
  • Globe Skate Shoes
  • Bones Wheels
  • Powell Peralta
  • Oust bearings
  • Enjoi skateboards
  • Darkstar skateboards
  • Speed Demon wheels
  • CCS.

Rodney Mullen’s Assets:

Rodney Mullen owns a mansion in Hermosa Beach, United States.

He also had a mansion in Los Angeles with 360° views. But he sold it recently

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Rodney Mullen’s Personal Info

The following is skateboarder, Rodney Mullen’s info:

Full NameJohn Rodney Mullen
Date of BirthAugust 17, 1966
Age56 years
Place of BirthGainesville, Florida, U.S.
Parents NameAnn and John Mullen
Websiterodneymullen.com
NicknameMutt
CollegeUniversity of Florida
Turned Pro in1980
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Height1.81 m (5’11”)
Weight73 kgs
WifeTraci Mullen (Divorced in 2013)
ChildrenNot known
SiblingsNot known
Hair ColourBrown
Eye ColourBlack
ReligionChristian
Known asProfessional Skateboarder

Rodney Mullen’s Skateboarding Career

Rodney Mullen took up skateboarding as a 10-year-old kid and started winning medals from the young age of 14. Even Though he suffered from a condition called pigeon toe, his passion for skateboarding did not stop.

By 1978 he had already become a big name in his Florida neighborhood. Skateboarding legend Bruce Walker made more of him and became his first sponsor. After which Mullen began using Walker Skateboards.

In 1980, Mullen, then 14,  entered the Oasis Pro competition. There he defeated the world champion, Steve Rocco. This Tournament was also the first meeting between Mullen and Tony Hawk.

Rodney Mullen would turn professional in 1980 and would go on to win 34 of his first 35 competitions that he participated in.

In the 1980’s he dominated skateboarding competitions and also kept making new tricks at the same time. The flat ground ollie, kickflip, heelflip, impossible, 360-flip, etc. are some of his best tricks.

Around 1990, he started losing interest in professional skateboarding and started focusing on street Skateboarding.  In 1991, Rodney Mullen joined Plan B Skateboards. This is where the skateboarder completely transitioned into street skateboarding.

In1997, Rodney Mullen would join the company A-team. His highlight in this team was the video ‘Rodney vs. Daewon’ which was released in the same year.

In 2000, he became a company rider and co-founded Enjoi and Tensor Trucks. But due to problems he left the company within 2 years.

Around 2010, Mullen became the co-owner and a team rider for the Almost Skateboards brand. His role at Almost Skateboard included research and development on new designs and technologies. At the company, he helped in making  Impact Support, Double Impact, and Uber Light skateboards. He has been with the company ever since.

Rodney Mullen has since been seen in the Tony Stark Video game series, documentaries and films. He has retired from the sport as per our knowledge.

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Rodney Mullen’s Accomplishments

The following are Rodney Mullen’s accomplishments in Skating:

  • Skateboarding Hall of Fame 2013
  • Transworld Skateboarding Readers’ Choice Award for Skater of the Year – 2002
  • 30 Most Influential Skaters of All Time (2013) etc.
  • Invented the majority of skating’s ollie and flip tricks, including the flat ground ollie, the kickflip, the heelflip, the 360-flip, and many others.

Rodney Mullen’s Wife & Girlfriend

Traci Mullen: Not much is known about Traci apart from the fact that she was married to Rodney Mullen. She and Rodney tied the knot in 2000. It is not known if the couple had any kids together.

After thirteen years together, Rodney divorced Traci in 2013. The reason for their divorce was reportedly

“irreconcilable differences”.

Lori Guidroz: Lori is a makeup artist and has worked with film stars in Hollywood. She and Rodney reportedly got together in 2014. The couple lives together in Mullen’s house in California.

Rodney Mullen’s controversies:

Divorce with Traci: Rodney and Traci were divorced for 13-years before they ended things. The couple reportedly had “irreconcilable differences” that led to the split.

Rodney Mullen didn’t want to give up a single penny to Traci. As per Roney, they had signed up for a prenup and that freed him from paying for spousal support.

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Rodney Mullen’s Social Media

The Skateboarder is available on Social Media.

His Instagram handle is ~ @rodneymullen (547k+ followers)

His Twitter handle is – @rodneymullen (2200+ followers). He has not posted on Twitter.

FAQs about Rodney Mullen

Q- Why is Rodney Mullen so famous?

He is one of the first street skateboarders ever. He is called the Godfather of Street Skateboarding.

Q- Which trick did Rodney Mullen invent?

flat ground ollie, kickflip, heelflip, impossible & 360-flip are some of the tricks Mullen has invented.

Q- Is Rodney Mullen the best street skateboarder ever?

Yes, it can be argued that he is the best street skateboarder ever as he has taken the sport to another level.

Q- Is Rodney Mullen the richest skateboarder ever?

No, Tony Hawk is the richest with a net worth of around $140 million.

Q- How rich is Rodney Muller?

Rodney Muller is the fifth richest skateboarder of all time. His net worth is around $35-$40 million.

Q- Is Rodney Mullens part of a video game?

Yes, he is a character in the “Tony Stark Pro skater” series.