Age, Biography and Wiki
Peggy Oki (Peggy E. Oki) was born on 10 April, 1956 in Los Angeles, California U.S., is an American skateboarder, surfer, artist, and environmental activist. Discover Peggy Oki's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Peggy E. Oki |
| Occupation |
Skateboarder, surfer, artist, environmental activist |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
10 April, 1956 |
| Birthday |
10 April |
| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous artist with the age 67 years old group.
Peggy Oki Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Peggy Oki height not available right now. We will update Peggy Oki's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Peggy Oki Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peggy Oki worth at the age of 67 years old? Peggy Oki’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. She is from United States. We have estimated Peggy Oki's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
Peggy Oki Social Network
Timeline
Peggy E. Oki (born April 10, 1956) is an American skateboarder, surfer, artist, and environmental activist.
She was an original member of the Z-Boys and competed with the Zephyr Competition Team in the 1970s.
She was the only female member of the Z-Boys.
Oki was born in Los Angeles, California, to Ben Oki and Sadako Oki.
Her father was a Sacramento-born Nisei.
Her family is originally from Hiroshima, Japan.
Oki grew up in West Los Angeles, in an area later called Dogtown.
Her father bought Oki (and her brother) her first skateboard when she was 10 years old from the Fedco department store.
She said it was a Black Knight skateboard with "Fred Flintstone (stone-age) rock wheels".
In the 1970s, while attending Santa Monica City College, Oki began skating on the original Zephyr Competition Team also known as Z-Boys.
Oki, who was a surfer and motocross rider, met skateboarder Jay Adams, who asked her if she wanted to join the Zephyr team.
She went to Jeff Ho's shop Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions on Main Street in Venice, where the team was based, and joined the team.
Oki's skateboarding style was described as raw and gritty.
In 1973, Oki graduated from Venice High School.
She has an AA in biology from Santa Monica City College, and an AA in fine and studio arts (with Honors) from Santa Barbara City College.
Oki received a BFA in painting from the College of Creative Studies at UCSB with an emphasis on environmental art.
In March 1975, she took first place in Women's Freestyle at the Del Mar Nationals skateboarding competition.
She said that she did not enjoy the politics of competing or the wait time involved where there wasn't much skating happening, so stopped shortly after the Del Mar event.
Since 1998, Oki has worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer selling fine art cards as Oki Designs.
Oki has also worked freelance in the fields of landscape and architectural design.
In 2001, she appeared in the film Dogtown and Z-Boys.
Oki went vegan around 2001 for ethical reasons, and before that she was a vegetarian.
She is involved with many activities such as yoga, skateboarding, rock climbing, and has been a life-long surfer.
From 2003 to 2008, she taught art at Santa Barbara City College, Continuing Education and youth art programs through the Carpinteria Valley Arts Council.
In March 2004, she founded the Origami Whales Project to raise awareness about commercial whaling in Japan, Norway, and Iceland.
Since 2011, she has been an environmental art instructor at the Origami Whales Project's Whales and Dolphins Ambassador Program.
The program works with students to educate them about the human created threats to cetaceans and the ocean habitats where they live.
