Cast

Johnny Knoxville

Acting

Cast

Johnny Knoxville

Known for

Acting

Born

1971-03-11

From

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Also known as JJ Knoxville, Johnny Jackass, Philip John Clapp

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.

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Biography

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Men in Black II

Jackass: Best and Last

Polar

Movie 43

I Want Your Sex

Jackass: The Movie

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Coyote Ugly

Jackass Forever

The Last Stand

Skiptrace

Jackass Number Two

Walking Tall

Jackass 3D

Never Change!

Jackass 4.5

Lords of Dogtown

Above Suspicion

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

The Dukes of Hazzard

Action Point

Small Apartments

Mainstream

Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover

Big Brother: Number Two

Big Trouble

Jackass 3.5

A Dirty Shame

Jackass 2.5

Weezer: Security Threat

Fun Size

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Diffability Hollywood

Being Evel

The Young People

The Luckiest Man in America

Class Action Park

Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters

The Piano Accident

Weightless

Deuces Wild

Ultimate Predator

We Summon the Darkness

Father of Invention

Jackass Backyard BBQ

The Ringer

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

Detroit Lives

Elvis & Nixon

JackassWorld Road Trip

Life Without Dick

Nitro Circus: The Movie

Sweet Dreams

The Marshmallow Experiment

Rosy

Nature Calls

Desire

Grand Theft Parsons

Everybody Wants to Be Gen X

Desert Blues

Joan Rivers at the BBC

WWE Royal Rumble 2022

Spongebob and Sandy’s Country Christmas

Big Brother: Crap

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday

Steve-O: The Greatest Hits

Big Brother: Boob

Steve-O: Demise and Rise

Every Dog Has Its Day

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass

Daltry Calhoun

Jackass: The Beginning

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Half Magic