Johnny Knoxville
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
Scrad / Charlie
Men in Black II
Eddie
Big Trouble
Clerk
Every Dog Has Its Day
Self
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
Daltry Calhoun
Daltry Calhoun
Ray Templeton
Walking Tall
Luke Duke
The Dukes of Hazzard
Dick Rasmusson
Life Without Dick
Self
Jackass Number Two
Self
Jackass: The Movie
Steve Barker
The Ringer
Ray Ray Perkins
A Dirty Shame
Troy Coangelo
Father of Invention
Self
Steve-O: The Early Years
Self
Jackass 2.5
Self
Jackass 3D
Phil Kaufman
Grand Theft Parsons
Self
Jackass 3.5
Johnny Knoxville
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Self
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Jörgen
Fun Size
Self
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
Self
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Self
Jackass: Where Are They Now
Lewis Dinkum
The Last Stand
Self
Jackass: The Beginning
Tommy Balls
Small Apartments
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
Movie 43
Johnny Knoxville
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
Kirk Stevens
Nature Calls
Irving Zisman
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Self
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Himself
Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Self
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Self
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
Irving Zisman / Self
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Self
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Self
The Brandon Novak Story
Sonny
Elvis & Nixon
Randy Cheeks (voice)
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Self
Jackass Volume One
Self
Jackass Volume Two
Self
Jackass Volume Three
Self
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Connor Watts
Skiptrace
Morris
Sweet Dreams
Leonardo (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Director
Desire
Self
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
Leon Hart
The Luckiest Man in America
Self
Being Evel
Self
CKY 3
Vinnie Fish
Deuces Wild
Cash
Above Suspicion
Himself
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Self
The Man Who Souled the World
Self
Big Brother: Crap
Self
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Himself
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Self
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
Self
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
Action Point
Himself
Big Brother: Boob
Self
Ultimate Predator
Self
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Himself
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Self
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
Father Gary
Half Magic
James
Rosy
College Guy
Coyote Ugly
Self
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Ed
Weightless
Bob (as Phillip John)
Desert Blues
Pastor John Henry Butler
We Summon the Darkness
Michael Green
Polar
Ted Wick
Mainstream
Self
Jackass Forever
Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Self
MIB ADR
C.J
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
Self
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
himself
Big Brother: Number Two
Diffability Hollywood
Steve-O: Gnarly
Self (archive footage)
Class Action Park
Himself
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Himself
Detroit Lives
Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
Self
Wildboyz: Over & Out
Self
Jackass 4.5
Self
Jackass Shark Week
Topper Burks
Lords of Dogtown
Himself
Nitro Circus: The Movie
Self (archive footage)
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Randy Cheeks (voice)
SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas
I Want Your Sex
Self
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Self
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
CKY5
Self
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Untitled Weezer Film
The Marshmallow Experiment
Bob
Tiny Fugitives
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
104
Gender
Male
Birthday
1971-03-11
Place of Birth
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Also Known As
JJ Knoxville