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