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