Johnny Knoxville
Actor, Producer, Writer
March 11, 1971 (55 years)
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.
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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| 2026 | Strip Law · as (voice) |
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| 2025 | The Last Frontier (2025) · as Covington |
| 2024 | The Luckiest Man in America · as Leon Hart |
| 2024 | Spongebob and Sandy’s Country Christmas · as Randy Cheeks |
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| 2024 | Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie · as Randy Cheeks (voice) |
| 2024 | Sweet Dreams · as Morris |
| 2023 | Agent Elvis · as Bobby Ray (voice) |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II · as Rasputin |
| 2022 | Reboot (2022) · as Clay Barber |
| 2020 | Mainstream · as Ted Wick |
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| 2019 | We Summon the Darkness · as Pastor John Henry ButlerOn Plex |
| 2019 | Above Suspicion · as Cash |
| 2019 | Polar · as Michael Green |
| 2018 | Rosy · as JamesOn Plex |
| 2018 | Action Point · as Deshawn Crious "d.c." Carver |
| 2018 | Half Magic · as Father GaryOn Plex |
| 2017 | Weightless · as Ed |
| 2017 | The Orville · as Actor #2 |
| 2016 | Skiptrace · as Connor Watts |
| 2016 | Elvis & Nixon · as Sonny |
| 2016 | Animals. · as Johnny Rat Town |
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| 2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles · as Leonardo (voice) |
| 2013 | Bad Grandpa.5 · as Irving Zisman / Self |
| 2013 | Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa · as Irving Zisman |
| 2013 | Drunk History · as Ponce De Leon |
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| 2013 | The Last Stand · as Lewis DinkumOn Plex |
| 2013 | Movie 43 · as Pete (segment "happy Birthday") |
| 2012 | Fun Size · as Jörgen |
| 2012 | Nature Calls · as Kirk Stevens |
| 2012 | Small Apartments · as Tommy Balls |
| 2010 | Father of Invention · as Troy Coangelo |
| 2009 | The Goode FamilyOn Plex |
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| 2008 | Unhitched · as Chuck |
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| 2005 | The Ringer · as Steve Barker |
| 2005 | Daltry Calhoun · as Daltry Calhoun |
| 2005 | The Dukes of Hazzard · as Luke Duke |
| 2005 | Lords of Dogtown · as Topper Burks |
| 2004 | A Dirty Shame · as Ray Ray Perkins |
| 2004 | Walking Tall · as Ray Templeton |
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| 2003 | Grand Theft Parsons · as Phil KaufmanOn Plex |
| 2002 | Men in Black II · as Scrad / Charlie |
| 2002 | Deuces Wild · as Vinnie Fish |
| 2002 | Life Without Dick · as Dick Rasmusson |
| 2002 | Big Trouble · as Eddie |
| 2001 | The Andy Dick Show · as Wannabee Andy Dick |
| 2000 | Coyote Ugly · as College Guy |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants · as Johnny Krill (voice) |
| 1999 | Family Guy · as Johnny Knoxville (voice) |
| 1998 | Every Dog Has Its Day · as Clerk |
| 1997 | King of the Hill · as Peter Sterling (voice) |
| 1995 | Desert Blues · as Bob (as Phillip John) |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show · as Cure Fan |
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| 1989 | The Simpsons · as Johnny Knoxville (voice) |
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| 2024 | Sweet Dreams · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | The Prank Panel · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Jackass Shark Week 2.0 · as Executive Producer |
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| 2021 | Jackass Shark Week · as Executive Producer |
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| 2015 | Being EvelOn Plex |
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| 2011 | A Tribute to Ryan Dunn · as Executive Producer |
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| 2010 | The Dudesons in America · as Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Jackass: The Lost Tapes · as Executive Producer |
| 2009 | Steve-O: Demise and Rise · as Executive Producer |
| 2009 | The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia · as Executive ProducerOn Plex |
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| 2008 | Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel · as Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover · as Executive Producer |
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| 2005 | Jackass: Gumball 3000 Rally Special · as Executive Producer |
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| 2002 | The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' · as Executive Producer |
| 2002 | Jackass Backyard BBQ · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | Bad Grandpa.5 · as Screenplay |
| 2013 | Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa · as Screenplay |
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| 2010 | The Dudesons in America · as Concept |
| 2009 | Nitro Circus · as Concept |
| 2002 | The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' · as Creator |
| 2001 | Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video · as Co-Cinematographer |