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.
Filmography
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Movies 98
self 74
TV Shows 41
Producer 4
Voice 4
Writer 2
Director 1
Creator 1
Sweet Dreams (2024)
The Prank Panel (2023)
Agent Elvis (2023)
History of the World: Part II (2023)
Reboot (2022)
Jackass Shark Week 2.0 (2022)
Jackass 4.5 (2022)
WWE WrestleMania 38 - Sunday (2022)
Jackass Forever (2022)
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 (2022)
Jackass Shark Week (2021)
Mainstream (2021)
We Summon the Darkness (2020)
Class Action Park (2020)
Steve-O: Gnarly (2020)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020)
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos (2020)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Above Suspicion (2019)
Polar (2019)
Weightless (2018)
The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018)
Rosy (2018)
Action Point (2018)
Half Magic (2018)
Bunker77 (2017)
The Orville (2017)
Epicly Later'd (2017)
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine (2017)
Skiptrace (2016)
Ride with Norman Reedus (2016)
Elvis & Nixon (2016)
Diffability Hollywood (2016)
Desire (2015)
Hot Ones (2015)
Being Evel (2015)
CKY: The Greatest Hits (2014)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
CKY Trilogy: Round 1 (2013)
Drunk History (2013)
Circus Halligalli (2013)
Movie 43 (2013)
The Last Stand (2013)
Fun Size (2012)
The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012)
Nitro Circus: The Movie (2012)
Nitro Circus Live (2012)
Loiter Squad (2012)
Nature Calls (2012)
Small Apartments (2012)
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn (2011)
Ridiculousness (2011)
Jackass: The Beginning (2011)
Jackass 3.5 (2011)
Making of Jackass 3D (2011)
Conan (2010)
Jackass 3D (2010)
Detroit Lives (2010)
The Birth of Big Air (2010)
The Dudesons in America (2010)
Father of Invention (2010)
Jackass: The Lost Tapes (2009)
The Goode Family (2009)
Steve-O: Demise and Rise (2009)
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009)
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory (2009)
Nitro Circus Live (2009)
Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel (2008)
Unhitched (2008)
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover (2008)
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game' (2007)
Jackass 2.5 (2007)
The Man Who Souled the World (2007)
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' (2007)
Adventures in Hollyhood (2007)
The Graham Norton Show (2007)
Jackass: Where Are They Now (2007)
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Wildboyz: Over & Out (2006)
Ultimate Predator (2006)
The Ringer (2005)
Jackass Volume One (2005)
Daltry Calhoun (2005)
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits (2005)
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Jackass Presents: Murderball (2005)
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame' (2005)
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
A Dirty Shame (2004)
Steve-O: The Early Years (2004)
Grand Theft Parsons (2004)
Walking Tall (2004)
Jackass Volume Two (2004)
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest (2003)
Viva La Bam (2003)
Wildboyz (2003)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
CKY Trilogy: Round 2 (2003)
Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Jackass Volume Three (2002)
MIB ADR (2002)
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' (2002)
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV (2002)
Men in Black II (2002)
Deuces Wild (2002)
Big Trouble (2002)
Life Without Dick (2002)
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special (2002)
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001)
Big Brother - Crap (2001)
The Andy Dick Show (2001)
CKY 3 (2001)
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O (2001)
Coyote Ugly (2000)
Jackass (2000)
Rove (1999)
Big Brother - Boob (1999)
SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
WWE SmackDown (1999)
Family Guy (1999)
Every Dog Has Its Day (1998)
Big Brother: Number Two (1998)
King of the Hill (1997)
The Daily Show (1996)
Desert Blues (1995)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
WWE Raw (1993)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
The Brandon Novak Story
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
The Vice Guide to Travel
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1971-03-11 (53 years old)
Birth NamePhilip John Clapp
Birth PlaceKnoxville, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States of America
Also Known AsJJ Knoxville, Johnny Jackass, Philip John Clapp, PJ Clapp, Phillip John, 조니 녹스빌, 約翰尼·諾剋斯維爾
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