Johnny Knoxville

Known for ActingBorn 1971-03-11 (age 55)Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Snacked

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

CKY: The Greatest Hits

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

Nitro Circus Live

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

MIB ADR

The Studio

The Simpsons

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory

The Orville

Loiter Squad

All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'

SpongeBob SquarePants

The Andy Dick Show

Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel

Ride with Norman Reedus

Rove

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday

The Last Frontier

Big Brother: Boob

Family Guy

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Bram Stoker's Dracula

King of the Hill

Jackass Volume One

Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video

Steve-O: Demise and Rise

Unhitched

Conan

The Graham Norton Show

Maron

Strip Law

Hot Ones

Jackass Volume Two

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Agent Elvis

Lords of Dogtown

The Burn with Jeff Ross

The Making of 'Jackass 3D'

Jackass: The Beginning

Detroit Lives

Fear Factor: House of Fear

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

Jackass Forever

Drunk History