T.J. Lavin Biography: Wife, Age, Daughter, Height, Net Worth, Parents, BMX, Movies & TV Shows

Thomas Joseph Lavin, professionally known as T.J. Lavin, is an American professional BMX rider, television host, actor, producer, and composer.

He became a major figure in BMX dirt jumping after winning multiple X Games medals and later became widely recognized as the longtime host of MTV’s The Challenge, a position he has held since 2005.

T.J. Lavin
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Real Name:	Thomas Joseph Lavin
Stage Name:	T.J. Lavin
Born:	December 7, 1976 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Dave Lavin, Barbara Lavin
Spouse:	Roxanne Siordia, married November 2, 2012
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Raquel Lavin
Occupation:	BMX rider, television host, actor, producer, composer
Net Worth:	$9 million

Early life and education

T.J. Lavin was born on December 7, 1976, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was raised by Dave Lavin and Barbara Lavin and began riding bicycles at just two years old.

Lavin raced BMX until age 15 before concentrating on dirt jumping and freestyle riding. He also participated in wrestling during high school.

By age 19, he had become a professional BMX rider and quickly established himself as an accomplished competitor.

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Career

T.J. Lavin began his professional BMX career at 19 and became one of the leading dirt jumpers of his generation. He won multiple X Games medals, including three gold medals, and also captured titles at the DK Dirt Circuit, Gravity Games, European championships, and CFB competitions.

In 1995, he earned the nickname “King of Dirt” after a major competitive victory.

His sporting success eventually led to television opportunities, including appearances on MTV Cribs and his own BMX video game, MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin’s Ultimate BMX.

In 2005, he became the host of MTV’s The Challenge, replacing fellow BMX rider Dave Mirra. He has remained the show’s principal host across numerous seasons and spin-offs.

Lavin has also acted, produced music, and appeared in projects such as A Monster Among Men and Viena and the Fantomes.

Awards and nominations

• 3× X Games gold medalist
• X Games silver medalist
• 3× X Games bronze medalist
• DK Dirt Circuit Champion
• Gravity Games Champion
• European Championship winner
• CFB Champion
• BMX Hall of Fame inductee, 2022
• South Nevada Sports Hall of Fame inductee, 2025
• MTV Movie & TV Awards nomination for Best Host for The Challenge, 2021

Personal life

T.J. Lavin is 49 years old and has been married to Roxanne Siordia since November 2, 2012. The couple had been together for eight years before marrying in Las Vegas.

Roxanne had a daughter, Raquel, from a previous relationship, and Lavin later adopted her and became her father figure.

Lavin enjoys BMX riding, dirt jumping, motorcycles, music, producing, and spending time around his family. He stands 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

Net worth

T.J. Lavin has a net worth of $9 million. His income comes from professional BMX competitions, television hosting, acting, music production, producing, endorsements, and entertainment appearances.

His long-running position as host of The Challenge remains one of his most significant professional ventures, alongside his earlier success as a championship BMX athlete.

Social media

• Instagram: @tjlavin
• X: @tjlavin

Filmography

• The Challenge
• MTV Cribs
• Robot Chicken
• A Monster Among Men
• Viena and the Fantomes

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