Johnny Knoxville
Acting
Born 1971-03-11
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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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.
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Acting
57 credits
The Simpsons
Family Guy
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Daily Show
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Raw
The Kelly Clarkson Show
King of the Hill
Saturday Night Live
Conan
The Graham Norton Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Hot Ones
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Orville
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Last Meals
The Studio
The Last Frontier
Ridiculousness
WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Drunk History
I Want Your Sex
Men in Black II
Bram Stoker's Dracula
History of the World: Part II
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Rove
Jackass
Jackass Number Two
Password
It's Florida, Man.
The Last Stand
Strip Law
Polar
Movie 43
Jackass 3D
Maron
Coyote Ugly
Jackass Forever
Snacked
Ride with Norman Reedus
Agent Elvis
Jackass: Best and Last
Reboot
Walking Tall
Jackass: The Movie
The Dukes of Hazzard
Wildboyz
Loiter Squad
The Ben Stiller Show
The Andy Dick Show
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