Known For
Acting
Born
Mar 11, 1971
Place of Birth
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Credits
167 titles
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
Filmography
Tiny Fugitives
Bob
I Want Your Sex
Detective Zem
Jackass: Best and Last
Self
Never Change!
Love Letter (voice)
Strip Law
(voice)
Fear Factor: House of Fear
Self - Host
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
Self
The Last Frontier
Covington
The Piano Accident
Self (archivefootage)
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Self
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Self
The Luckiest Man in America
Leon Hart
The Studio
Johnny Knoxville
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
It's Florida, Man.
Timmy the Tweaker
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
Randy Cheeks (voice)
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Randy Cheeks (voice)
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Sweet Dreams
Morris
The Prank Panel
Self
Agent Elvis
Bobby Ray (voice)
History of the World: Part II
Rasputin
Reboot
Clay Barber
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Self
Jackass 4.5
Self
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Johnny Knoxville
Jackass Forever
Self
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Johnny Knoxville
Last Meals
Self
Snacked
Self
Jackass Shark Week
Self
Mainstream
Ted Wick
We Summon the Darkness
Pastor John Henry Butler
Class Action Park
Self (archive footage)
Steve-O: Gnarly
Self
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
C.J
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Above Suspicion
Cash
Polar
Michael Green
Weightless
Ed
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
Rosy
James
Action Point
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
Half Magic
Father Gary
The Orville
Actor #2
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Self - writer / actor
Skiptrace
Connor Watts
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self