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 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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Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024)

Sweet Dreams (2024)

Agent Elvis (2023)

Reboot (2022)

Password (2022)

Jackass Shark Week 2.0 (2022)

Jackass 4.5 (2022)

WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday (2022)

Jackass Forever (2022)

WWE Royal Rumble 2022 (2022)

Snacked (2021)

Jackass Shark Week (2021)

Mainstream (2021)

We Summon the Darkness (2020)

Class Action Park (2020)

Polar (2019)

Rosy (2018)

Action Point (2018)

Half Magic (2018)

The Orville (2017)

Skiptrace (2016)

Desire (2015)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)

Drunk History (2013)

Movie 43 (2013)

The Last Stand (2013)

Fun Size (2012)

Nitro Circus Live (2012)

Small Apartments (2012)

Nature Calls (2012)

A Tribute to Ryan Dunn (2011)

Jackass 3.5 (2011)

Jackass 3D (2010)

Detroit Lives (2010)

The Birth of Big Air (2010)

Father of Invention (2010)

Jackass: The Lost Tapes (2009)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)

Steve-O: Demise and Rise (2009)

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009)

Nitro Circus Live (2009)

Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel (2008)

Unhitched (2008)

Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover (2008)

Jackass 2.5 (2007)

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' (2007)

Jackass Number Two (2006)

The Ringer (2005)

Daltry Calhoun (2005)

The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)

Jackass Presents: Murderball (2005)

Lords of Dogtown (2005)

A Dirty Shame (2004)

Grand Theft Parsons (2004)

Walking Tall (2004)

Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)

Jackass: The Movie (2002)

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' (2002)

Men in Black II (2002)

Deuces Wild (2002)

Life Without Dick (2002)

Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special (2002)

The Andy Dick Show (2001)

Coyote Ugly (2000)

Jackass (2000)

Rove (1999)

SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

WWE SmackDown (1999)

Family Guy (1999)

King of the Hill (1997)

Desert Blues (1995)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

Saturday Night Live (1975)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1971-03-11 (54 years old)
Birth NamePhilip John Clapp
Birth PlaceKnoxville, United States
Relationshipshttp://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/46acf6a9eb230d526afe79efef483b44 (2010 - 2024), http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/a6a38e7063b6e724b8260aa48c27f5f3 (1995 - 2008)
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States
Also Known AsJJ Knoxville, Johnny Jackass, Philip John Clapp, PJ Clapp, Phillip John, 조니 녹스빌, 約翰尼·諾剋斯維爾, 強尼‧諾克斯威爾, جانی ناکسویل
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