Johnny Knoxville
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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Movies (114)
Tiny Fugitives
2026 · Bob
Quiero Tu Sexo
2026 · Detective Zem
Jackass: La última y nos vamos
2026 · Self, Producer, Writer
¡Nunca cambies!
2026 · Love Letter (voice)
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
2025 · Self
The Piano Accident
2025 · Self (archivefootage)
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
2025 · Self
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
2025 · Self
The Luckiest Man in America
2025 · Leon Hart
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
2024 · Randy Cheeks (voice)
Al rescate de Fondo de Bikini: La película de Arenita Mejillas
2024 · Randy Cheeks (voice)
Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Sweet Dreams
2024 · Morris, Executive Producer
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
2022 · Self, Executive Producer
Jackass 4.5
2022 · Self, Producer, Writer
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
2022 · Johnny Knoxville
Jackass por Siempre
2022 · Self, Writer, Producer
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
2022 · Johnny Knoxville
Jackass Shark Week
2021 · Self, Executive Producer
Nadie Especial
2021 · Ted Wick
La invocación
2020 · Pastor John Henry Butler
Class Action Park
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Steve-O: Gnarly
2020 · Self
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. el reverendo
2020 · C.J
Crimen y Deseo
2019 · Cash
Polar
2019 · Michael Green
Weightless
2018 · Ed
El gran Buster
2018 · Self
Rosy
2018 · James
Action Point
2018 · Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver, Writer, Producer
Half Magic
2018 · Father Gary
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
2017 · Self - writer / actor
Una Pareja Dispareja
2016 · Connor Watts
Elvis & Nixon
2016 · Sonny
Diffability Hollywood
2016 · Self
Desire
2015 · Director
Being Evel
2015 · Self
CKY: The Greatest Hits
2014 · Self (archive footage)
Tortugas Ninja
2014 · Leonardo (voice)
El abuelo sinvergüenza .5
2014 · Irving Zisman / Self, Producer, Screenplay
El abuelo sinvergüenza
2013 · Irving Zisman, Screenplay, Producer, Story
Proyecto 43
2013 · Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
El Último Desafío
2013 · Lewis Dinkum
Fun Size
2012 · Jörgen
Nitro Circus: The Movie
2012 · Self
Mi Vecino el Asesino
2012 · Tommy Balls
Nature Calls
2012 · Kirk Stevens
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
2011 · Self, Executive Producer
Jackass: The Beginning
2011 · Self
Jackass 3.5
2011 · Self, Writer, Producer
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
2011 · Self - Producer, "movie star", Executive Producer
Jackass 3D
2010 · Self, Writer, Producer
Detroit Lives
2010 · Self
The Birth of Big Air
2010 · Producer
Father of Invention
2010 · Troy Coangelo
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
2009 · Self, Executive Producer
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
2009 · Self, Executive Producer
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
2009 · Executive Producer
Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
2008 · Self, Executive Producer
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
2008 · Self, Writer
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
2007 · Self
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
2007 · Self
Jackass 2.5
2007 · Self, Writer, Producer
The Man Who Souled the World
2007 · Self
Jackass: Where Are They Now?
2007 · Self
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006 · Self, Executive Producer
Jackass 2
2006 · Self, Producer, Writer
Wildboyz: Over & Out
2006 · Self
Ultimate Predator
2006 · Self
The Ringer
2005 · Steve Barker
Jackass Volume One
2005 · Self
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
2005 · Self
Daltry Calhoun
2005 · Daltry Calhoun
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
2005 · Self
Los Duques de Hazzard
2005 · Luke Duke
Jackass Presents: Murderball
2005 · Self, Writer
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
2005 · Self
Los Amos de Dogtown
2005 · Topper Burks
Adicta Al Sexo
2004 · Ray Ray Perkins
Steve-O: The Early Years
2004 · Self
Grand Theft Parsons 2003
2004 · Phil Kaufman
Con la frente en alto
2004 · Ray Templeton
Jackass Volume Two
2004 · Self
Jackass Backyard BBQ
2003 · Self, Creator, Executive Producer
Jackass Volume Three
2002 · Self
MIB ADR
2002 · Self
Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes
2002 · Self
Men in Black II: MIB ADR
2002 · Self
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
2002 · Self
Jackass: La película
2002 · Self, Producer, Writer
The Making of Jackass: The Movie
2002 · Self, Creator, Executive Producer
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
2002 · Self
Hombres de Negro 2
2002 · Scrad / Charlie
Deuces Wild
2002 · Vinnie Fish
Hasta el Cuello
2002 · Eddie
Life Without Dick
2002 · Dick Rasmusson
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
2002 · Self, Executive Producer
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
2001 · Self
Big Brother: Crap
2001 · Self
CKY 3
2001 · Self
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
2001 · Self
Coyote Ugly: El Bar Coyote
2000 · College Guy
Big Brother: Boob
1999 · Self
Every Dog Has Its Day
1998 · Clerk
Big Brother: Number Two
1998 · Self
Desert Blues
1995 · Bob (as Phillip John)
Bram Stoker's Dracula
1992 · Stand In
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
The Brandon Novak Story
· Self
Weezer: Security Threat
The Marshmallow Experiment
· Will
The Young People
Night Sessions
· Dr. Rick Brennan
JackassWorld Road Trip
· Self
TV shows (53)
jackass the podcast
2026 · Self - Host
La ley de Las Vegas
2026 · (voice)
Fear Factor: House of Fear
2026 · Self - Host
The Last Frontier
2025 · Covington
The Studio
2025 · Johnny Knoxville
Estamos todos en vivo con John Mulaney
2025 · Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
Sólo En Florida
2024 · Timmy the Tweaker
The Prank Panel
2023 · Self
Agente Elvis
2023 · Bobby Ray (voice)
La loca historia del mundo - Parte 2
2023 · Rasputin
Nuevo, pero no tanto
2022 · Clay Barber
Password
2022 · Self - Celebrity Guest
Last Meals
2021 · Self
Snacked
2021 · Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
The Orville : Nave Interestelar
2017 · Actor #2
Ride with Norman Reedus
2016 · Self
Hot Ones
2015 · Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self, Self - Guest
Drunk History
2013 · Ponce De Leon, Marshall Ratliff, Johnny Cash
Maron
2013 · Himself
Circus Halligalli
2013
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012 · Self
Nitro Circus Live
2012 · Creator
Loiter Squad
2012 · Self
Ridículos
2011 · Self
Conan
2010 · Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
The Goode Family
2009
Nitro Circus
2009 · Self, Producer, Creator
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
2009
Unhitched
2008 · Chuck
El show de Graham Norton
2007 · Self
The Vice Guide to Travel
2007
Viva La Bam
2003
Wildboyz
2003 · Self
Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self, Self - Guest
The Andy Dick Show
2001 · Wannabee Andy Dick
Jackass
2000 · Self, Producer, Writer, Creator
Rove
1999 · Self
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999 · Johnny Krill (voice), Randy Cheeks (voice)
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999 · Self, Johnny Knoxville
Padre de Familia
1999 · Johnny Knoxville (voice)
King of the Hill
1997 · Peter Sterling (voice), Hoyt Platter (voice)
The Daily Show
1996 · Self, Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Raw
1993 · Self, Self.
The Ben Stiller Show
1992 · Cure Fan (uncredited)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Los Simpson
1989 · Johnny Knoxville (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host, Self (uncredited)