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Johnny Knoxville

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Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville is an actor born on March 11, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He is known for Men in Black II, The Last Stand and Jackass: The Movie. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
March 11, 1971
Place of birth
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Also known as
JJ Knoxville · Johnny Jackass · Philip John Clapp

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. 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.

Filmography

  1. 2026I Want Your Sexas Detective Zem
  2. 2026Jackass: Best and Lastas Self · Producer · Writer
  3. 2025The Last Frontieras Covington · 3 episodes
  4. 2025The Piano Accidentas Self (archivefootage)
  5. 2025The Luckiest Man in Americaas Leon Hart
  6. 2025The Studioas Johnny Knoxville · 1 episode
  7. 2024Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movieas Randy Cheeks (voice)
  8. 2023Agent Elvisas Bobby Ray (voice) · 10 episodes
  9. 2023History of the World: Part IIas Rasputin · 3 episodes
  10. 2022Rebootas Clay Barber · 8 episodes
  11. 2022Jackass 4.5as Self · Producer · Writer
  12. 2022Jackass Foreveras Self · Writer · Producer
  13. 2021Mainstreamas Ted Wick
  14. 2020We Summon the Darknessas Pastor John Henry Butler
  15. 2020Class Action Parkas Self (archive footage)
  16. 2020Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverendas C.J
  17. 2019Above Suspicionas Cash
  18. 2019Polaras Michael Green
  19. 2018The Great Buster: A Celebrationas Self
  20. 2018Action Pointas Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver · Producer · Writer
  21. 2017The Orvilleas Actor #2 · 1 episode
  22. 2016Skiptraceas Connor Watts
  23. 2016Elvis & Nixonas Sonny
  24. 2014Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesas Leonardo (voice)
  25. 2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5as Irving Zisman / Self · Screenplay · Producer
  26. 2013Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpaas Irving Zisman · Producer · Story · Screenplay
  27. 2013Maronas Himself · 1 episode
  28. 2013Movie 43as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
  29. 2013The Last Standas Lewis Dinkum
  30. 2012Fun Sizeas Jörgen
  31. 2012Nitro Circus: The Movieas Self
  32. 2012Nature Callsas Kirk Stevens
  33. 2012Small Apartmentsas Tommy Balls
  34. 2011Jackass 3.5as Self · Writer · Producer
  35. 2010Jackass 3Das Self · Writer · Producer
  36. 2010Father of Inventionas Troy Coangelo
  37. 2009Jackass: The Lost Tapesas Self · Executive producer
  38. 2009The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West VirginiaExecutive producer
  39. 2007Jackass 2.5as Self · Writer · Producer
  40. 2006Jackass Number Twoas Self · Producer · Writer
  41. 2005The Ringeras Steve Barker
  42. 2005The Dukes of Hazzardas Luke Duke
  43. 2005Lords of Dogtownas Topper Burks
  44. 2004A Dirty Shameas Ray Ray Perkins
  45. 2004Walking Tallas Ray Templeton
  46. 2004Jackass Volume Twoas Self
  47. 2003Wildboyzas Self · 8 episodes
  48. 2003Viva La Bam1 episode
  49. 2002Jackass: The Movieas Self · Producer · Writer
  50. 2002Men in Black IIas Scrad / Charlie
  51. 2002Deuces Wildas Vinnie Fish
  52. 2002Big Troubleas Eddie
  53. 2000Coyote Uglyas College Guy
  54. 2000Jackassas Self · 25 episodes · Writer · Producer · Creator
  55. 1999SpongeBob SquarePantsas Johnny Krill (voice) · 2 episodes
  56. 1999WWE Friday Night SmackDownas Self · 4 episodes
  57. 1999Family Guyas Johnny Knoxville (voice) · 1 episode
  58. 1997King of the Hillas Peter Sterling (voice) · 1 episode
  59. 1993Rawas Self · 1 episode
  60. 1989The Simpsonsas Johnny Knoxville (voice) · 1 episode