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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1971-03-11
Place of birth
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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Men in Black II
2002
6.38
Big Trouble
2002
6.12
Every Dog Has Its Day
1998
2.50
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
2005
0.00
Daltry Calhoun
2005
4.92
Walking Tall
2004
6.33
The Dukes of Hazzard
2005
5.60
Life Without Dick
2002
3.63
Jackass Number Two
2006
6.57
Jackass: The Movie
2002
6.32
The Ringer
2005
5.70
A Dirty Shame
2004
5.33
Father of Invention
2010
5.35
Steve-O: The Early Years
2004
6.40
Jackass 2.5
2007
6.10
Jackass 3D
2010
6.60
Grand Theft Parsons
2004
5.80
Jackass 3.5
2011
6.30
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
2022
6.40
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
2002
6.37
Fun Size
2012
5.55
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
2002
0.00
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
2011
7.00
Jackass: Where Are They Now
2007
0.00
The Last Stand
2013
6.10
Jackass: The Beginning
2011
7.00
Small Apartments
2012
5.80
Movie 43
2013
4.63
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
2022
7.20
Nature Calls
2012
4.10
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
6.13
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
2009
6.40
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
2008
6.60
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
2014
5.90
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
2022
5.50
Elvis & Nixon
2016
5.98
Jackass Volume One
2005
7.30
Jackass Volume Two
2004
7.20
Jackass Volume Three
2002
6.90
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
2005
7.40
Skiptrace
2016
5.72
Sweet Dreams
2024
5.20
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014
5.90
Desire
2015
2.00
The Luckiest Man in America
2025
6.40
Being Evel
2015
6.60
CKY 3
2001
6.70
Deuces Wild
2002
5.52
Above Suspicion
2019
5.90
The Man Who Souled the World
2007
6.30
Big Brother: Crap
2001
6.00
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
2011
8.40
CKY: The Greatest Hits
2014
8.20
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
2009
7.20
Action Point
2018
5.46
Big Brother: Boob
1999
7.40
Ultimate Predator
2006
4.30
Jackass Presents: Murderball
2005
5.50
Half Magic
2018
5.36
Rosy
2018
5.20
Coyote Ugly
2000
6.27
The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018
7.20
Weightless
2018
4.78
Desert Blues
1995
1.00
We Summon the Darkness
2020
5.48
Polar
2019
6.34
Mainstream
2021
6.30
Jackass Forever
2022
6.81
MIB ADR
2002
0.00
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
2020
0.00
Big Brother: Number Two
1998
5.00
Diffability Hollywood
2016
0.00
Steve-O: Gnarly
2020
6.20
Class Action Park
2020
6.58
Jackass Backyard BBQ
2003
5.50
Detroit Lives
2010
7.00
Wildboyz: Over & Out
2006
0.00
Jackass 4.5
2022
6.40
Jackass Shark Week
2021
5.26
Lords of Dogtown
2005
7.10
Nitro Circus: The Movie
2012
6.30
Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024
0.00
I Want Your Sex
2026
0.00
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
2007
0.00
CKY5
2025
0.00
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
2025
8.00
Tiny Fugitives
0.00
The Young People
0.00
The Piano Accident
2025
6.16