Rob Dyrdek‘s ‘The DC Video’ of 2003 ushered in a new era of high budget, high quality skate videos. It was revolutionary: for the actual skating, for the production values, and for acting as the catalyst that catapulted Dyrdek’s career into show business.
His TV shows ‘Rob and Big’ and ‘Fantasy Factory’ have launched Dyrdek into millions of TVs around the world, making him one on of the most popular skaters on the planet. Sure, he might not be the best skater on the list, but with his business acumen and showbiz charisma, he is certainly one of the most influential.