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Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 11, 1971 (54)
Birthplace Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Apr 28, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
Biography

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 p ... ranks. 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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Filmography

Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams

2024

as Morris

SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas

2024

as Randy Cheeks (voice)

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

2024

as Randy Cheeks (voice)

WWE Royal Rumble 2022

WWE Royal Rumble 2022

2022

as Johnny Knoxville

WWE WrestleMania 38 - Sunday

WWE WrestleMania 38 - Sunday

2022

as Johnny Knoxville

Mainstream

Mainstream

2021

as Ted Wick

We Summon the Darkness

We Summon the Darkness

2020

as Pastor John Henry Butler

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

2019

as Cash

Polar

Polar

2019

as Michael Green

Action Point

Action Point

2018

as Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver

Weightless

Weightless

2018

as Ed

Rosy

Rosy

2018

as James

Half Magic

Half Magic

2018

as Father Gary

Skiptrace

Skiptrace

2016

as Connor Watts

Elvis & Nixon

Elvis & Nixon

2016

as Sonny

Desire

Desire

2015

as Director

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2014

as Leonardo (voice)

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

2013

as Irving Zisman

The Last Stand

The Last Stand

2013

as Lewis Dinkum

Movie 43

Movie 43

2013

as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")

Nature Calls

Nature Calls

2012

as Kirk Stevens

Small Apartments

Small Apartments

2012

as Tommy Balls

Fun Size

Fun Size

2012

as Jörgen

Father of Invention

Father of Invention

2010

as Troy Coangelo

The Ringer

The Ringer

2005

as Steve Barker

Daltry Calhoun

Daltry Calhoun

2005

as Daltry Calhoun

The Dukes of Hazzard

The Dukes of Hazzard

2005

as Luke Duke

Lords of Dogtown

Lords of Dogtown

2005

as Topper Burks

Grand Theft Parsons

Grand Theft Parsons

2004

as Phil Kaufman

A Dirty Shame

A Dirty Shame

2004

as Ray Ray Perkins

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

2004

as Ray Templeton

Life Without Dick

Life Without Dick

2002

as Dick Rasmusson

Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002

as Scrad / Charlie

Big Trouble

Big Trouble

2002

as Eddie

Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild

2002

as Vinnie Fish

Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000

as College Guy

Every Dog Has Its Day

Every Dog Has Its Day

1998

as Clerk

Desert Blues

Desert Blues

1995

as Bob (as Phillip John)

Jackass Forever

Jackass Forever

2022

Writer

Jackass 4.5

Jackass 4.5

2022

Writer

Action Point

Action Point

2018

Writer

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

2013

Story, Screenplay

Jackass 3.5

Jackass 3.5

2011

Writer

Jackass 3D

Jackass 3D

2010

Writer

Jackass 2.5

Jackass 2.5

2007

Writer

Jackass Number Two

Jackass Number Two

2006

Writer

Jackass Backyard BBQ

Jackass Backyard BBQ

2003

Creator

Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie

2002

Writer

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Bram Stoker's Dracula

1992

Stand In

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Jackass Forever

Jackass Forever

2022

Producer

Jackass 4.5

Jackass 4.5

2022

Producer

Jackass Shark Week 2.0

Jackass Shark Week 2.0

2022

Executive Producer

Jackass Shark Week

Jackass Shark Week

2021

Executive Producer

Action Point

Action Point

2018

Producer

Jackass 3.5

Jackass 3.5

2011

Producer

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn

2011

Executive Producer

Jackass 3D

Jackass 3D

2010

Producer

The Birth of Big Air

The Birth of Big Air

2010

Producer

Steve-O: Demise and Rise

Steve-O: Demise and Rise

2009

Executive Producer

Jackass: The Lost Tapes

Jackass: The Lost Tapes

2009

Executive Producer

Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel

Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel

2008

Executive Producer

Jackass 2.5

Jackass 2.5

2007

Producer

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'

2007

Executive Producer

Jackass Number Two

Jackass Number Two

2006

Producer

Jackass Backyard BBQ

Jackass Backyard BBQ

2003

Executive Producer

Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special

Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special

2002

Executive Producer

Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie

2002

Producer

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'

2002

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Andy Dick Show

as Wannabee Andy Dick

Episodes: 21

First Aired: Feb 27, 2001

Agent Elvis

as Bobby Ray (voice)

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Mar 17, 2023

Reboot

as Clay Barber

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Sep 20, 2022

History of the World: Part II

as Rasputin

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 06, 2023

Family Guy

as Johnny Knoxville (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 31, 1999

King of the Hill

as Peter Sterling (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

Drunk History

as Ponce De Leon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 09, 2013

Unhitched

as Chuck

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 02, 2008

SpongeBob SquarePants

as Johnny Krill (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 01, 1999

The Orville

as Actor #2

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 2017

Drunk History

as Marshall Ratliff

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 09, 2013

King of the Hill

as Hoyt Platter (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

Drunk History

as Johnny Cash

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 09, 2013

Jackass

as Self

Episodes: 25

First Aired: Apr 12, 2000

The Prank Panel

as Self

Episodes: 9

First Aired: May 24, 2023

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 13, 1993

The Daily Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 22, 1996

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Episodes: 3

First Aired: May 25, 1992

Nitro Circus Live

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 08, 2009

WWE SmackDown

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 29, 1999

WWE SmackDown

as Himself

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 29, 1999

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2003

Viva La Bam

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 2003

Rove

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1999

The Goode Family

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 27, 2009

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 08, 2009

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Wildboyz

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 2003

Circus Halligalli

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 25, 2013

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 25, 2014

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 22, 2007

Ride with Norman Reedus

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 12, 2016

Ridiculousness

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 29, 2011

Raw

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 1993

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 2019

Hot Ones

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 2015

Loiter Squad

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 25, 2012

The Burn with Jeff Ross

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 14, 2012

Raw

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 1993

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 17, 2014

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Snacked

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 20, 2021

Password

as Self - Celebrity Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 09, 2022

The Vice Guide to Travel

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 07, 2007

Conan

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 08, 2010

Lie Detector

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 01, 2018

WWE SmackDown

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 29, 1999

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