Johnny Knoxville
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.
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
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Sweet Dreams
The Prank Panel
Agent Elvis
History of the World: Part II
Reboot
Password
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Jackass 4.5
WWE WrestleMania 38 - Sunday
Jackass Forever
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Snacked
Jackass Shark Week
Mainstream
We Summon the Darkness
Class Action Park
Steve-O: Gnarly
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Above Suspicion
Polar
Weightless
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Rosy
Action Point
Half Magic
The Orville
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Skiptrace
Ride with Norman Reedus
Elvis & Nixon
Diffability Hollywood
Desire
Hot Ones
Being Evel
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Drunk History
Circus Halligalli
Movie 43
The Last Stand
Fun Size
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Nitro Circus: The Movie
Nitro Circus Live
Loiter Squad
Nature Calls
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Ridiculousness
Jackass: The Beginning
Jackass 3.5
Conan
Jackass 3D
Detroit Lives
The Birth of Big Air
Father of Invention
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Goode Family
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
Nitro Circus Live
Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
Jackass 2.5
The Man Who Souled the World
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
The Graham Norton Show
The Vice Guide to Travel
Jackass: Where Are They Now
Jackass Number Two
Wildboyz: Over & Out
Ultimate Predator
The Ringer
Jackass Volume One
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
Daltry Calhoun
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
The Dukes of Hazzard
Jackass Presents: Murderball
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Lords of Dogtown
A Dirty Shame
Steve-O: The Early Years
Grand Theft Parsons
Walking Tall
Jackass Volume Two
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Wildboyz
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jackass Volume Three
MIB ADR
Jackass: The Movie
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
Men in Black II
Deuces Wild
Big Trouble
Life Without Dick
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Big Brother: Crap
The Andy Dick Show
CKY 3
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
Coyote Ugly
Jackass
Rove
Big Brother: Boob
SpongeBob SquarePants
WWE SmackDown
Family Guy
Every Dog Has Its Day
Big Brother: Number Two
King of the Hill
The Daily Show
Desert Blues
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
WWE Raw
Bram Stoker's Dracula
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Saturday Night Live