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Johnny Knoxville

Born: 1971

Biography

Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp Jr. on March 11, 1971, is an American actor, comedian, stunt performer, and television producer. He rose to fame as the co-creator and star of the hit MTV series "Jackass," which featured a group of individuals performing dangerous and outrageous stunts and pranks. Knoxville was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he developed a taste for mischief and adventure from an early age. After completing high school, he briefly attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California before dropping out to pursue a career in acting and writing. In 2000, Knoxville and his friends launched the "Jackass" television series, which became a cultural phenomenon and catapulted him to international fame. The show's success led to several spin-off films, including "Jackass: The Movie" (2002), "Jackass Number Two" (2006), and "Jackass 3D" (2010). These movies showcased Knoxville's willingness to push the boundaries of physical comedy and engage in outrageous, often painful, stunts. Beyond "Jackass," Johnny Knoxville has appeared in a variety of film and television projects. He has displayed his comedic talents in movies such as "Men in Black II" (2002), "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005), and "Skiptrace" (2016). He has also taken on more dramatic roles, including in films like "Grand Theft Parsons" (2003) and "Elvis & Nixon" (2016). Knoxville's distinctive charm and fearlessness have endeared him to audiences worldwide. His willingness to put his body on the line for entertainment, combined with his quick wit and natural comedic timing, has made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. In addition to his acting career, Johnny Knoxville has produced various television shows, including "Nitro Circus" and "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia." He has also ventured into writing, publishing his autobiography, "The Jackass Whisperer," in 2018.
Known For Acting
Gender Male
Place of Birth Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Resources

Movies

Men in Black II

Scrad / Charlie in Men in Black II

Big Trouble

Eddie in Big Trouble

Every Dog Has Its Day

Clerk in Every Dog Has Its Day

Steve-O: The Greatest Hits

Self in Steve-O: The Greatest Hits

Daltry Calhoun

Daltry Calhoun in Daltry Calhoun

Walking Tall

Ray Templeton in Walking Tall

The Dukes of Hazzard

Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard

Life Without Dick

Dick Rasmusson in Life Without Dick

Jackass Number Two

Self in Jackass Number Two

Jackass: The Movie

Self in Jackass: The Movie

The Ringer

Steve Barker in The Ringer

A Dirty Shame

Ray Ray Perkins in A Dirty Shame

Father of Invention

Troy Coangelo in Father of Invention

Steve-O: The Early Years

Himself in Steve-O: The Early Years

Jackass 2.5

Self in Jackass 2.5

Jackass 3D

Self in Jackass 3D

Grand Theft Parsons

Phil Kaufman in Grand Theft Parsons

Jackass 3.5

Self in Jackass 3.5

WWE Royal Rumble 2022

Johnny Knoxville in WWE Royal Rumble 2022

CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest

Self in CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest

Fun Size

Jörgen in Fun Size

Jackass: Too Hot For MTV

Himself in Jackass: Too Hot For MTV

The Making of 'Jackass 3D'

Himself in The Making of 'Jackass 3D'

Jackass: Where Are They Now

Himself in Jackass: Where Are They Now

The Last Stand

Lewis Dinkum in The Last Stand

Jackass: The Beginning

Self in Jackass: The Beginning

Small Apartments

Tommy Balls in Small Apartments

Movie 43

Pete (segment "Happy Birthday") in Movie 43

WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday

Johnny Knoxville in WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday

Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters

in Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters

Nature Calls

Kirk Stevens in Nature Calls

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Irving Zisman in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special

Himself in Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special

Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel

Himself in Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel

Jackass: The Lost Tapes

Self in Jackass: The Lost Tapes

Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover

Himself in Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Irving Zisman / Self in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Jackass Shark Week 2.0

Self in Jackass Shark Week 2.0

The Brandon Novak Story

Self in The Brandon Novak Story

Elvis & Nixon

Sonny in Elvis & Nixon

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Randy Cheeks (voice) in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Jackass Volume One

Himself in Jackass Volume One

Jackass Volume Three

Himself in Jackass Volume Three

Jackass Volume Two

Himself in Jackass Volume Two

All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'

Self in All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'

Skiptrace

Connor Watts in Skiptrace

Sweet Dreams

Morris in Sweet Dreams

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Leonardo (voice) in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Desire

Director in Desire

Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass

Himself in Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass

The Luckiest Man in America

in The Luckiest Man in America

Being Evel

Self in Being Evel

CKY 3

Self in CKY 3

Deuces Wild

Vinnie Fish in Deuces Wild

Above Suspicion

Cash in Above Suspicion

Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video

Himself in Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video

The Man Who Souled the World

Self in The Man Who Souled the World

Big Brother: Crap

Self in Big Brother: Crap

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

Self in A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

CKY: The Greatest Hits

Himself in CKY: The Greatest Hits

Steve-O: Demise and Rise

Himself in Steve-O: Demise and Rise

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Self in Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Action Point

Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver in Action Point

Big Brother: Boob

Himself in Big Brother: Boob

Ultimate Predator

Himself in Ultimate Predator

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

Himself in The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

Jackass Presents: Murderball

Himself in Jackass Presents: Murderball

The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O

Himself in The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O

Half Magic

Father Gary in Half Magic

Rosy

James in Rosy

Coyote Ugly

College Guy in Coyote Ugly

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Self in The Great Buster: A Celebration

Weightless

Ed in Weightless

Desert Blues

Bob (as Phillip John) in Desert Blues

We Summon the Darkness

Pastor John Henry Butler in We Summon the Darkness

Polar

Michael Green in Polar

Mainstream

Ted Wick in Mainstream

Jackass Forever

Self in Jackass Forever

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

himself in The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

MIB ADR

Self in MIB ADR

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

C.J in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos

Self in Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos

Big Brother: Number Two

himself in Big Brother: Number Two

Diffability Hollywood

in Diffability Hollywood

Steve-O: Gnarly

in Steve-O: Gnarly

Class Action Park

Self (archive footage) in Class Action Park

Jackass Backyard BBQ

Himself in Jackass Backyard BBQ

Detroit Lives

Himself in Detroit Lives

The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'

Himself in The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'

Wildboyz: Over & Out

Himself in Wildboyz: Over & Out

Jackass 4.5

Self in Jackass 4.5

Jackass Shark Week

Self in Jackass Shark Week

Lords of Dogtown

Topper Burks in Lords of Dogtown

Nitro Circus: The Movie

Himself in Nitro Circus: The Movie

Joan Rivers at the BBC

Self (archive footage) in Joan Rivers at the BBC

SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

Randy Cheeks (voice) in SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

I Want Your Sex

in I Want Your Sex

TV Shows