Chris "Dune" Pastras (born July 14, 1972)[1] is an artist, skateboarder, entrepreneur, skate company owner, and television host.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Early life
Pastras grew up in New Jersey, raised with and mentored by Rodney Smith.[10] Pastras got his first skateboard in 1979 at age 7, a gift from Rodney.[11] Pastras is mixed-race, half-Greek and half-African-American.[11] Pastras was raised by two black women.[11]
Skateboarding career
Pastras' first sponsor was SHUT skateboards in his early teens.[11] In 1990, Pastras left SHUT to ride for World Industries, appearing in Rubbish Heap - 1989 and Two World Industries Men - 1990. After World Industries, Pastras rode for Blue skateboards. In 1992, Pastras and Jason Lee founded STEREO Skateboard.[12][13][10] Pastras starred in the STEREO skate video Tincan Folklore.[14]
Pastras graced the cover of Slap magazine in May 1992.[11] In 1993, Pastras graced the cover of Transworld Skateboarding.[11]
Stereo skateboards
Stereo used jazz imagery, combined with Pastras' artwork, and super-8 skate footage giving Stereo a unique vibe.[10]
Acting / Television host
In 2019, Pastras plays a host in the Jason Lee directed music video for E.B. The Younger titled: When The Time Comes.[15]