Johnny Knoxville
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
Actor
as Self
as Randy Cheeks (voice)
as Randy Cheeks (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Morris
as Self
as Bobby Ray (voice)
as Rasputin
as Self
as Self
as Johnny Knoxville
as Self
as Johnny Knoxville
as Clay Barber
as Self - Celebrity Guest
as Self
as Ted Wick
as Self
as Pastor John Henry Butler
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Cash
as Michael Green
as Self
as Ed
as Self
as James
as Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
as Father Gary
as Self
as Actor #2
as Connor Watts
as Sonny
as Self
as Director
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Leonardo (voice)
as Irving Zisman / Self
as Self
as Irving Zisman
as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
as Lewis Dinkum
as Ponce De Leon
as Marshall Ratliff
as Johnny Cash
as Jörgen
as Himself
as Tommy Balls
as Kirk Stevens
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Troy Coangelo
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self - Guest
as Himself
as Himself
as Chuck
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Steve Barker
as Himself
as Himself
as Daltry Calhoun
as Self
as Luke Duke
as Himself
as Self
as Topper Burks
as Ray Ray Perkins
as Himself
as Phil Kaufman
as Ray Templeton
as Himself
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as himself
as Himself
as Scrad / Charlie
as Vinnie Fish
as Eddie
as Dick Rasmusson
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Wannabee Andy Dick
as College Guy
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Johnny Krill (voice)
as Self
as Himself
as Johnny Knoxville (voice)
as Clerk
as himself
as Peter Sterling (voice)
as Hoyt Platter (voice)
as Self
as Bob (as Phillip John)
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Self - Host
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Executive Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
as Executive Producer
as Executive Producer
as Producer
Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Screenplay
as Screenplay
as Story
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
Crew
as Creator
as Creator
as Stunts
as Stand In