
Johnny Knoxville
1 FOLLOWER • 67 CREDITS • MAR 11, 1971 • 54
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

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Raw

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Daily Show

WWE SmackDown

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

The Orville

Saturday Night Live

The Graham Norton Show

Family Guy

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

King of the Hill

SpongeBob SquarePants

Ride with Norman Reedus

Password

The Burn with Jeff Ross

Drunk History

Ridiculousness

History of the World: Part II

Loiter Squad

Coyote Ugly

Movie 43

Polar

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest

Fun Size

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

We Summon the Darkness

SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

Men in Black II

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Agent Elvis

Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special

A Dirty Shame

The Last Stand

Reboot

Walking Tall

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Forever

Jackass Number Two

Jackass: The Movie

Jackass

The Dukes of Hazzard

Jackass 3.5

Jackass Shark Week

Jackass 4.5

Jackass 3D

Action Point

Jackass 2.5
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