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| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Margera became known after appearing as a regular on the ] television series '']'', where he was commonly referred to as "Don Vito |
Margera became known after appearing as a regular on the ] television series '']'', where he was commonly referred to as "Don Vito", a nickname given to him by his nephew Bam. The nickname referred to his near unintelligible speech reminiscent of ] of '']'', as well as saluting the Margera family's Italian heritage. He had previously appeared in sketches and videos with his family, most of whom were released as part of the ] and some later featured in '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_4209895|title=Reality-show "uncle" jailed|publisher=]|date=August 19, 2006|access-date=November 17, 2007|first=Karen|last=Auge}}</ref> | ||
| As a result of his 2006 arrest, the stunts involving Don Vito were removed from the theatrical and DVD release of '']'', but several stunts were briefly shown in previews leading up to his arrest. Due to the allegations, he was persona non grata among the cast for a time. He also did not appear on Bam Margera's show '']'' because of his arrest, despite his attendance at Bam's wedding.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.longislandpress.com/?cp=145&show=article&a_id=10961|title=MTV to Air Bam Margera Nuptials|publisher=]|year=2007|access-date=September 17, 2007}}</ref> | As a result of his 2006 arrest, the stunts involving Don Vito were removed from the theatrical and DVD release of '']'', but several stunts were briefly shown in previews leading up to his arrest. Due to the allegations, he was persona non grata among the cast for a time. He also did not appear on Bam Margera's show '']'' because of his arrest, despite his attendance at Bam's wedding.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.longislandpress.com/?cp=145&show=article&a_id=10961|title=MTV to Air Bam Margera Nuptials|publisher=]|year=2007|access-date=September 17, 2007}}</ref> | ||
| In early 2007, Don Vito featured in ]'s music video "]", where he plays a police officer with ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555881/20070329/index.jhtml|title=Redman Hopes To 'Tweak' Hip-Hop With Timbaland, Snoop|publisher=MTV|date=March 20, 2007|access-date=November 17, 2007}}</ref> March 20, 2007 saw the release of Vito and ] starring in a ''Viva La Bam''-like, ] film |
In early 2007, Don Vito featured in ]'s music video "]", where he plays a police officer with ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555881/20070329/index.jhtml|title=Redman Hopes To 'Tweak' Hip-Hop With Timbaland, Snoop|publisher=MTV|date=March 20, 2007|access-date=November 17, 2007}}</ref> March 20, 2007 saw the release of Vito and ] starring in a ''Viva La Bam''-like, ] film titled ''Dunn and Vito's Rock Tour''.<ref>, amazon.com; accessed November 16, 2015.</ref> | ||
| ==Legal issues== | ==Legal issues== | ||
| On August 18, 2006, Margera was arrested at the ] in ], on suspicion of inappropriately touching two 12-year-old girls. He was released after posting bail of $50,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.today.com/id/14467904 |title=Bam Margera's uncle posts $50,000 bail |publisher=] |date=August 23, 2006 |access-date=September 17, 2007}}</ref> | On August 18, 2006, Margera was arrested at the ] in ], on suspicion of inappropriately touching two 12-year-old girls. He was released after posting bail of $50,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.today.com/id/14467904 |title=Bam Margera's uncle posts $50,000 bail |publisher=] |date=August 23, 2006 |access-date=September 17, 2007}}</ref> | ||
| During a ] on February 1, 2007, Margera was represented by Pamela Mackey, the same lawyer who ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0215071donvito1.html|title="Don Vito" Dirty Deeds|publisher=]|year=2007|access-date =September 17, 2007}}</ref> There was an ] hearing on March 5, 2007, at which Margera pleaded ]. | During a ] on February 1, 2007, Margera was represented by Pamela Mackey, the same lawyer who ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0215071donvito1.html|title="Don Vito" Dirty Deeds|publisher=]|year=2007|access-date =September 17, 2007}}</ref> There was an ] hearing on March 5, 2007, at which Margera pleaded ]. | ||
| The trial started on October 22 in ]. Margera's attorney argued that his client had been playing his "goofy, outrageous and vulgar" television persona for the young teens,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.denverpost.com/ci_7261678|title=Lawyer: Actor's alleged groping was role|publisher=]|date=October 24, 2007|access-date=November 17, 2007|first=Ann|last=Schrader}}</ref> portraying Margera as a "benign bumbler", and arguing that Margera's signature arm movement may have been mistaken for breast fondling.<ref>, RockyMountainNews.com; accessed November 16, 2015.</ref> | The trial started on October 22 in ]. Margera's attorney argued that his client had been playing his "goofy, outrageous and vulgar" television persona for the young teens,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.denverpost.com/ci_7261678|title=Lawyer: Actor's alleged groping was role|publisher=]|date=October 24, 2007|access-date=November 17, 2007|first=Ann|last=Schrader}}</ref> portraying Margera as a "benign bumbler", and arguing that Margera's signature arm movement may have been mistaken for breast fondling.<ref>, RockyMountainNews.com; accessed November 16, 2015.</ref> | ||
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*]: ''CKY'', ''CKY2K'', ''CKY3'' and ''CKY4'' (1999–2002) | ||
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| ==Television== | ===Television=== | ||
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| *'']'' (2003-2006) | *'']'' (2003-2006) | ||
| *'']'' (season 1, 2006) | *'']'' (season 1, 2006) | ||
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American TV personalitt and sex offender"Don Vito" redirects here. For the character from The Godfather, see Vito Corleone. For the producer, see Don Vito (producer).
| Vincent Margera | |
|---|---|
 Margera in 2006 | |
| Born | Vincent Roy Margera (1956-07-03)July 3, 1956 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 15, 2015(2015-11-15) (aged 59) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Don Vito |
| Occupation | Reality television personality |
| Years active | 1999–2009 |
| Relatives | Phil Margera (brother) Bam Margera (nephew) Jess Margera (nephew) |
Vincent Roy Margera (July 3, 1956 – November 15, 2015), commonly known as Don Vito, was an American reality television personality and convicted sex offender. He was known for his appearances in Viva La Bam, Jackass, Haggard, and the CKY series alongside his nephew Bam.
Early life
Margera was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and raised in Concord Township, the son of Darlene (née Stauffer) and Phillip Margera. He was unmarried and lived in a home formerly owned by his brother in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he had moved in the early 2000s.
Career
Margera became known after appearing as a regular on the MTV television series Viva La Bam, where he was commonly referred to as "Don Vito", a nickname given to him by his nephew Bam. The nickname referred to his near unintelligible speech reminiscent of Don Vito Corleone of The Godfather, as well as saluting the Margera family's Italian heritage. He had previously appeared in sketches and videos with his family, most of whom were released as part of the CKY series and some later featured in Jackass.
As a result of his 2006 arrest, the stunts involving Don Vito were removed from the theatrical and DVD release of Jackass Number Two, but several stunts were briefly shown in previews leading up to his arrest. Due to the allegations, he was persona non grata among the cast for a time. He also did not appear on Bam Margera's show Bam's Unholy Union because of his arrest, despite his attendance at Bam's wedding.
In early 2007, Don Vito featured in Redman's music video "Put It Down", where he plays a police officer with Donnell Rawlings. March 20, 2007 saw the release of Vito and Ryan Dunn starring in a Viva La Bam-like, direct-to-DVD film titled Dunn and Vito's Rock Tour.
Legal issues
On August 18, 2006, Margera was arrested at the Colorado Mills Mall in Lakewood, Colorado, on suspicion of inappropriately touching two 12-year-old girls. He was released after posting bail of $50,000.
During a preliminary hearing on February 1, 2007, Margera was represented by Pamela Mackey, the same lawyer who defended Kobe Bryant in 2003–2004. There was an arraignment hearing on March 5, 2007, at which Margera pleaded not guilty.
The trial started on October 22 in Golden, Colorado. Margera's attorney argued that his client had been playing his "goofy, outrageous and vulgar" television persona for the young teens, portraying Margera as a "benign bumbler", and arguing that Margera's signature arm movement may have been mistaken for breast fondling.
The jury began to deliberate on the afternoon of October 30, returning on October 31. Margera was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a minor and acquitted on one count.
On December 20, 2007, Margera was sentenced to 10 years of probation, to be served in Pennsylvania. He was further ordered to not portray the character of "Don Vito" in any capacity (appearing on television, writing books, autograph signings) while serving his sentence. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender in Colorado and Pennsylvania, to receive an evaluation of his mental health and to work on his problems with alcohol.
Health issues and death
Throughout most of his life, Margera was obese and had difficulty exercising due to his weight. He also had strabismus, which made him partially blind on one eye, as well as serious alcoholism. According to his nephew, Bam, he also had depression following his conviction.
In October 2015, Margera collapsed in his West Chester, Pennsylvania home and was rushed to the hospital, where he remained in a coma for five days. According to family, he was dying of massive organ failure due to years of obesity and alcoholism. Despite initial improvements in the weeks before his death, he died on November 15, 2015, from kidney and liver failure at the age of 59.
Filmography
- CKY (video series): CKY, CKY2K, CKY3 and CKY4 (1999–2002)
- Haggard: The Movie (2003)
- The Dudesons Movie (2005)
- Dunn & Vito's Rock Tour (2008)
- Minghags (2009)
Television
- Jackass (2000–2002)
- Viva La Bam (2003-2006)
- The Dudesons (season 1, 2006)
- CKY: The Greatest Hits (2014)
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Put It Down" | Redman |
References
- Bams Radio on Sirius XM
- Auge, Karen (August 19, 2006). "Reality-show "uncle" jailed". Denver Post. Retrieved November 17, 2007.
- "MTV to Air Bam Margera Nuptials". Long Island Press. 2007. Retrieved September 17, 2007.
- "Redman Hopes To 'Tweak' Hip-Hop With Timbaland, Snoop". MTV. March 20, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2007.
- Dunn & Vito's Rock Tour: Movies & TV: Ryan Dunn, Steve-O, Don Vito, amazon.com; accessed November 16, 2015.
- "Bam Margera's uncle posts $50,000 bail". Today.com. August 23, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2007.
- ""Don Vito" Dirty Deeds". The Smoking Gun. 2007. Retrieved September 17, 2007.
- Schrader, Ann (October 24, 2007). "Lawyer: Actor's alleged groping was role". Denver Post. Retrieved November 17, 2007.
- Suspect termed a benign bumbler, RockyMountainNews.com; accessed November 16, 2015.
- "Closing arguments presented in Margera trial". Denver Post. October 30, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2007.
- "Margera must give up "Don Vito" character for 10 years". The Denver Post. December 20, 2007. Retrieved December 20, 2007.
- "Bam Margera's Uncle Vito Wakes From Coma, In Critical Condition". TMZ.com. October 23, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- "'Jackass' Star Vincent 'Don Vito' Margera Dead". TMZ.com. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
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- 1956 births
- 2015 deaths
- Deaths from liver disease
- Deaths from kidney failure
- People from Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- American people convicted of child sexual abuse
- American people convicted of sexual assault
- American people of Italian descent
- American sex offenders
- American television personalities
- CKY
- Criminals from Pennsylvania
- American male criminals