Johnny Knoxville
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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
Credits
Jackass: Best and Last (2026)
as Self
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
as Leonardo (voice)
I Want Your Sex (2026)
as Detective Zem
Men in Black II (2002)
as Scrad / Charlie
Coyote Ugly (2000)
as College Guy
Polar (2019)
as Michael Green
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
as Randy Cheeks (voice)
Movie 43 (2013)
as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
The Last Stand (2013)
as Lewis Dinkum
Walking Tall (2004)
as Ray Templeton
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
as Self
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
as Luke Duke
Skiptrace (2016)
as Connor Watts
Jackass Number Two (2006)
as Self
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
as Irving Zisman
Jackass Forever (2022)
as Self
Jackass 3D (2010)
as Self
Jackass 4.5 (2022)
as Self
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
as Topper Burks
A Dirty Shame (2004)
as Ray Ray Perkins
Big Trouble (2002)
as Eddie
Above Suspicion (2019)
as Cash
Action Point (2018)
as Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
as Irving Zisman / Self
Small Apartments (2012)
as Tommy Balls
Elvis & Nixon (2016)
as Sonny
Mainstream (2021)
as Ted Wick
Never Change! (2026)
as Love Letter (voice)
The Luckiest Man in America (2025)
as Leon Hart
Deuces Wild (2002)
as Vinnie Fish
Fun Size (2012)
as Jörgen
We Summon the Darkness (2020)
as Pastor John Henry Butler
The Ringer (2005)
as Steve Barker
Jackass 2.5 (2007)
as Self
The Piano Accident (2025)
as Self (archivefootage)
Jackass 3.5 (2011)
as Self
Father of Invention (2010)
as Troy Coangelo
Big Brother: Number Two (1998)
as Self
Being Evel (2015)
as Self
The Young People (—)
Actor
Sweet Dreams (2024)
as Morris
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020)
as C.J
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters (—)
Actor
Weezer: Security Threat (—)
Actor
Diffability Hollywood (2016)
Actor
Life Without Dick (2002)
as Dick Rasmusson
Nature Calls (2012)
as Kirk Stevens
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (2025)
as Self
Tiny Fugitives (2026)
as Bob
Grand Theft Parsons (2004)
as Phil Kaufman
Detroit Lives (2010)
as Self
Nitro Circus: The Movie (2012)
as Self
The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018)
as Self
Rosy (2018)
as James
Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)
as Self
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025)
as Self
Jackass: The Lost Tapes (2009)
as Self
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas (2024)
as Randy Cheeks (voice)
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X (2025)
as Self
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine (2017)
as Self - writer / actor
Night Sessions (—)
as Dr. Rick Brennan
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover (2008)
as Self
Every Dog Has Its Day (1998)
as Clerk
Daltry Calhoun (2005)
as Daltry Calhoun
The Marshmallow Experiment (—)
as Will
Weightless (2018)
as Ed
Class Action Park (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Jackass Shark Week 2.0 (2022)
as Self
Half Magic (2018)
as Father Gary
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday (2022)
as Johnny Knoxville
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest (2002)
as Self
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 (2022)
as Johnny Knoxville
Steve-O: Gnarly (2020)
as Self
Desire (2015)
as Director
The Man Who Souled the World (2007)
as Self
Jackass Shark Week (2021)
as Self
Men in Black II: MIB ADR (2002)
as Self
Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes (2002)
as Self
Jackass Volume Two (2004)
as Self
Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Ultimate Predator (2006)
as Self
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV (2002)
as Self
Jackass: The Beginning (2011)
as Self
Big Brother: Boob (1999)
as Self
Jackass Volume One (2005)
as Self
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn (2011)
as Self
Jackass Presents: Murderball (2005)
as Self
Big Brother: Crap (2001)
as Self
Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel (2008)
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' (2002)
as Self
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special (2002)
as Self
MIB ADR (2002)
as Self
Steve-O: The Early Years (2004)
as Self
Desert Blues (1995)
as Bob (as Phillip John)
Jackass Volume Three (2002)
as Self
The Brandon Novak Story (—)
as Self
Jackass: Where Are They Now? (2007)
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass 3D' (2011)
as Self - Producer, "movie star"
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits (2005)
as Self
JackassWorld Road Trip (—)
as Self
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame' (2005)
as Self
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001)
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' (2006)
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game' (2007)
as Self
CKY 3 (2001)
as Self
Steve-O: Demise and Rise (2009)
as Self
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass (2005)
as Self
Wildboyz: Over & Out (2006)
as Self
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O (2001)
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5' (2007)
as Self
CKY: The Greatest Hits (2014)
as Self (archive footage)