Johnny Knoxville
Acting
🎂 1971-03-11
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.
Cast credits(156)
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
1999
Self
1996
Self
2014
Self
2007
Peter Sterling (voice)
1997
Hoyt Platter (voice)
1997
Self
1993
Self.
1993
Self
2014
Self - Guest
2009
Self
2019
Self - Host
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Self
2010
Johnny Knoxville
2025
Self
2015
Actor #2
2017
Leonardo (voice)
2014
Self
2003
1992
Self
2003
Self
2011
Self
1999
Himself
1999
1999
Ponce De Leon
2013
Marshall Ratliff
2013
Johnny Cash
2013
Self - Guest
1993
Michael Green
2019
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
2025
Scrad / Charlie
2002
Johnny Krill (voice)
1999
Ted Wick
2021
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Self
2018
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
2013
College Guy
2000
Rasputin
2023
Self
2000
Lewis Dinkum
2013
Self
2021
Self
1999
Ray Templeton
2004
Luke Duke
2005
Bobby Ray (voice)
2023
Self
2022
Topper Burks
2005
2009
Bob
Connor Watts
2016
Self
2012
Eddie
2002
Kirk Stevens
2012
C.J
2020
Self
2018
Self
Self
2016
Self
2008
Self
2006
2013
Cash
2019
Vinnie Fish
2002
Self
2010
Self - Celebrity Guest
2022
Self
2003
Self
2007
Self
2002
Ray Ray Perkins
2004
Self
2011
Self
2022
Pastor John Henry Butler
2020
Jörgen
2012
Sonny
2016
Clay Barber
2022
Tommy Balls
2012
Irving Zisman
2013
Steve Barker
2005
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Self (archive footage)
2024
2009
Leon Hart
2025
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
2018
Self
2011
Troy Coangelo
2010
Daltry Calhoun
2005
Self
2025
James
2018
2009
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Clerk
1998
Himself
2003
2007
Self
2007
2020
2003
Self
2007
Self
2012
Self
2022
Self
2004
Irving Zisman / Self
2014
Self
2002
Self (archive footage)
2020
Self
2007
Self
2005
Self
2001
Self
2011
Self
2006
Father Gary
2018
Self
2023
Wannabee Andy Dick
2001
Self
2011
Self
2001
Self
2006
Self
2007
Morris
2024
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
2025
Chuck
2008
Phil Kaufman
2004
Self
2001
Self
2002
Himself
2014
Self
2006
Self
2002
Self
2005
Self
2005
Self
2021
Himself
2001
Self
2020
Self
2017
Himself
2005
Self
2009
Himself
1999
Director
2015
Self
2002
Dick Rasmusson
2002
Self
2012
himself
1998
Self
2009
Self
2002
Self
2015
Self
2025
Self
2004
2016
Self
2005
Bob (as Phillip John)
1995
Self - Host
Himself
2008
Himself
2010
Ed
2018
Self
2002
Crew (3)
Writing (14)
Production (24)
Producer
2000
Producer
2022
Producer
2006
Producer
2010
Producer
2007
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2002
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2011
Producer
2022
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2013
Producer
2009
Producer
2018
Executive Producer
2011
Executive Producer
2003
Executive Producer
2022
Producer
2014
Executive Producer
2006
Executive Producer
2021
Executive Producer
2009
Executive Producer
2002
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2009
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2002
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2009
Producer
2010
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