Jake Burton

Personal Info

Birthday

April 29, 1954

Day of Death

2019-11-20

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Also Known As

Jake Burton Carpenter

Jake Burton

Biography

Jake Burton Carpenter, also known as Jake Burton, was an American snowboarder and founder of Burton Snowboards and one of the inventors of the modern day snowboard. He grew up in Cedarhurst, New York.

Known For

Life As A Movie

Filmography

2021
Dear Rider: The Jake Burton Story
as Self (archive footage)
2013
The Crash Reel
as Himself
We Ride: The Story of Snowboarding
as Self
2008
Life As A Movie
as Pro Snowboarder
2006
For Right Or Wrong
as Himself
1989
Burton Snowboards - Chill
as Himself