Johnny Knoxville
Known for Acting · 159 credits
- Born
- 1971-03-11 (age 55)
- Place of birth
- Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- Also known as
- JJ Knoxville · Johnny Jackass · Philip John Clapp · PJ Clapp · Phillip John · 조니 녹스빌
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.
Known For
TV Shows (51)
The Simpsons
1989
as Johnny Knoxville (voice)
Family Guy
1999
as Johnny Knoxville (voice)
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self / Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
Raw
1993
as Self / Self.
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host / Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Conan
2010
as Self
King of the Hill
1997
as Peter Sterling (voice) / Hoyt Platter (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self / Self - Guest
Hot Ones
2015
as Self
The Orville
2017
as Actor #2
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
as Self / Johnny Knoxville
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Drunk History
2013
as Ponce De Leon / Marshall Ratliff / Johnny Cash
Ridiculousness
2011
as Self
The Last Frontier
2025
as Covington
The Studio
2025
as Johnny Knoxville
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Johnny Krill (voice) / Randy Cheeks (voice)
History of the World: Part II
2023
as Rasputin
WWE Pay Per View
1985
Rove
1999
as Self
Jackass
2000
as Self
Snacked
2021
as Self
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
Agent Elvis
2023
as Bobby Ray (voice)
Maron
2013
as Himself
Ride with Norman Reedus
2016
as Self
It's Florida, Man.
2024
as Timmy the Tweaker
Circus Halligalli
2013
Strip Law
2026
as (voice)
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
as Cure Fan (uncredited)
Nitro Circus
2009
Password
2022
as Self - Celebrity Guest
Reboot
2022
as Clay Barber
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
2009
Loiter Squad
2012
as Self
The Goode Family
2009
Wildboyz
2003
as Self
Unhitched
2008
as Chuck
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012
as Self
Viva La Bam
2003
The Andy Dick Show
2001
as Wannabee Andy Dick
Fear Factor: House of Fear
2026
as Self - Host
The Prank Panel
2023
as Self
The Vice Guide to Travel
2007
Movies (108)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014
as Leonardo (voice)
Men in Black II
2002
as Scrad / Charlie
Polar
2019
as Michael Green
Coyote Ugly
2000
as College Guy
Movie 43
2013
as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
2024
as Randy Cheeks (voice)
The Last Stand
2013
as Lewis Dinkum
The Dukes of Hazzard
2005
as Luke Duke
Walking Tall
2004
as Ray Templeton
Skiptrace
2016
as Connor Watts
Lords of Dogtown
2005
as Topper Burks
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
as Irving Zisman
I Want Your Sex
2026
Jackass Number Two
2006
as Self
Mainstream
2021
as Ted Wick
Jackass: The Movie
2002
as Self
Jackass Forever
2022
as Self
Above Suspicion
2019
as Cash
Jackass: Best and Last
2026
as Self
Big Trouble
2002
as Eddie
The Ringer
2005
as Steve Barker
Jackass 4.5
2022
as Self
A Dirty Shame
2004
as Ray Ray Perkins
Fun Size
2012
as Jörgen
Jackass 3D
2010
as Self
The Luckiest Man in America
2025
as Leon Hart
The Piano Accident
2025
as Self (archivefootage)
Jackass 2.5
2007
as Self
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
2014
as Irving Zisman / Self
Sweet Dreams
2024
as Morris
Elvis & Nixon
2016
as Sonny
Small Apartments
2012
as Tommy Balls
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
2020
as C.J
The Young People
Deuces Wild
2002
as Vinnie Fish
Jackass 3.5
2011
as Self
Rosy
2018
as James
Action Point
2018
as Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
Father of Invention
2010
as Troy Coangelo
We Summon the Darkness
2020
as Pastor John Henry Butler
The Marshmallow Experiment
as Will
Grand Theft Parsons
2004
as Phil Kaufman
Class Action Park
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
2025
as Self
The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018
as Self
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
2022
as Johnny Knoxville
Nitro Circus: The Movie
2012
as Self
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
2022
as Johnny Knoxville
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
2025
as Self
Daltry Calhoun
2005
as Daltry Calhoun
Half Magic
2018
as Father Gary
Nature Calls
2012
as Kirk Stevens
Being Evel
2015
as Self
CKY: The Greatest Hits
2014
as Self (archive footage)
CKY 3
2001
as Self
Big Brother: Number Two
1998
as Self
MIB ADR
2002
as Self
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
2025
as Self
Life Without Dick
2002
as Dick Rasmusson
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
2009
as Self
Every Dog Has Its Day
1998
as Clerk
Weightless
2018
as Ed
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
2008
as Self
Jackass Shark Week
2021
as Self
Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
2002
as Self
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
2002
as Self
Jackass Presents: Murderball
2005
as Self
Weezer: Security Threat
The Man Who Souled the World
2007
as Self
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
2011
as Self
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
2001
as Self
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
2017
as Self
Tiny Fugitives
as Bob
Desert Blues
1995
as Bob (as Phillip John)
Big Brother: Boob
1999
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
2002
as Self
Jackass Volume One
2005
as Self
Jackass: The Beginning
2011
as Self
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
2002
as Self
Jackass Volume Three
2002
as Self
Steve-O: Gnarly
2020
as Self
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
2022
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006
as Self
Spongebob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
2024
as Randy Cheeks
Jackass Backyard BBQ
2003
as Self
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
2001
as Self
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
2008
as Self
Steve-O: The Early Years
2004
as Self
Desire
2015
as Director
Ultimate Predator
2006
as Self
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
2005
as Self
Night Sessions
as Dr. Rick Brennan
Detroit Lives
2010
as Self
The Brandon Novak Story
as Self
Jackass Volume Two
2004
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
2007
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
2011
as Self
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
2005
as Self
Big Brother: Crap
2001
as Self
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
2020
as Self
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
2009
as Self
Jackass: Where Are They Now
2007
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
2007
as Self
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
2005
as Self
Diffability Hollywood
2016
Wildboyz: Over & Out
2006
as Self
About 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 dropp… With 159 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Johnny Knoxville has appeared in 108 films and 51 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johnny Knoxville Movies
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) — as Leonardo (voice)
- Men in Black II (2002) — as Scrad / Charlie
- Polar (2019) — as Michael Green
- Coyote Ugly (2000) — as College Guy
- Movie 43 (2013) — as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
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