Chris Raab
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Chris Raab, credited frequently as Raab Himself (born May 21, 1980 in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania), is an active crew member of Viva La Bam and appeared frequently in MTV's Jackass. As a part of the original Jackass crew, Raab also appears in numerous CKY movies which were a "co-precursor" for the MTV series.
His unique moniker is credited to his close friend Bam Margera, who is often seen punching or slapping Raab throughout the various TV series. The two became friends at East High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Bam quit school when Raab was expelled for smearing excrement over the lockers in the corridor. He is referred to as Raab Himself by Bam because when Bam used to introduce him, he said "here is Raab himself". The saying stuck and was added to his surname.
In the movie CKY2K, a shot of a smiling Raab is shown with the caption "Matt Damon's nephew." This started much speculation but was proven to be a joke. Raab is most commonly associated with the scatological aspects of the CKY videos, including a stunt in the movie CKY3 where he ingested 18 tablets of laxative and then excreted while running full speed in a jock-strap (based on a stand up joke by George Carlin).
Upon finishing the Viva La Bam MTV series Raab reportedly moved to California to pursue an acting career outside of the "CKY Crew".[[Citing sources citation needed]] There were also rumours about Raab dating Ashlee Simpson[[Citing sources citation needed]]. Ashlee was allegedly trying to keep this secret from her dad, also her manager, as he also represents Raab. However it seems the pair are not linked. The rumours started when they were seen sharing a kiss on Ashlee's 21st birthday a while ago.
Raab is known to have a problem with alcohol, and while this has been made of light of on several occasions in CKY videos and other related projects, it was made clear in CKY4 that Raab was drinking too much. He admitted being an "alcoholic" but claimed it was the "best time ever". Given that he has been seen drinking since, for example during the "Prank Wars" between Bam and Johnny Knoxville on Viva la Bam, it appears he has not given up drinking.
Television
- Jackass (2000)
- Viva La Bam (2003-2005)
Films
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