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Johnny Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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 sta…
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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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2026
Tiny Fugitives
Movie Bob
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2026
I Want Your Sex
Movie Detective Zem
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2026
Jackass: Best and Last
Movie Self
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2026
jackass the podcast
TV show Self - Host
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2026
Never Change!
Movie Love Letter (voice)
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2026
Strip Law
TV show (voice)
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2026
Fear Factor: House of Fear
TV show Self - Host
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2025
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
Movie Self
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2025
The Last Frontier
TV show Covington
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2025
The Piano Accident
Movie Self (archivefootage)
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2025
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Movie Self
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2025
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Movie Self
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2025
The Luckiest Man in America
Movie Leon Hart
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2025
The Studio
TV show Johnny Knoxville
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2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
TV show Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
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2024
It's Florida, Man.
TV show Timmy the Tweaker
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2024
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
Movie Randy Cheeks (voice)
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2024
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Movie Randy Cheeks (voice)
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2024
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2024
Sweet Dreams
Movie Morris
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2023
The Prank Panel
TV show Self
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2023
Agent Elvis
TV show Bobby Ray (voice)
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2023
History of the World: Part II
TV show Rasputin
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2022
Reboot
TV show Clay Barber
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2022
Password
TV show Self - Celebrity Guest
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2022
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Movie Self
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2022
Jackass 4.5
Movie Self
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2022
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Movie Johnny Knoxville
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2022
Jackass Forever
Movie Self
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2022
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Movie Johnny Knoxville
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2021
Last Meals
TV show Self
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2021
Snacked
TV show Self
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2021
Jackass Shark Week
Movie Self
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2021
Mainstream
Movie Ted Wick
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2020
We Summon the Darkness
Movie Pastor John Henry Butler
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2020
Class Action Park
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2020
Steve-O: Gnarly
Movie Self
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2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV show Self
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2019
Above Suspicion
Movie Cash
