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