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Johnny Knoxville
Johnny Knoxville’s screen credits include Self in Jackass: Best and Last, Detective Zem in I Want Your Sex, and Scrad / Charlie in Men in Black II.
Born March 11, 1971 Knoxville, Tennessee, USA4 movies on MoviHero
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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. …
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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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- 2026Tiny FugitivesBob
- 2026Never Change!Love Letter (voice)
- 2025Everybody Wants to Be Gen XSelf
- 2025The Piano AccidentSelf (archivefootage)
- 2025Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool PaintedSelf
- 2025Willie Nelson Presents: King of the RoadiesSelf
- 2025The Luckiest Man in AmericaLeon Hart
- 2024SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country ChristmasRandy Cheeks (voice)
- 2024Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks MovieRandy Cheeks (voice)
- 2024Joan Rivers at the BBCSelf (archive footage)
- 2024Sweet DreamsProducer · Morris
- 2022Jackass Shark Week 2.0Producer · Self
- 2022Jackass 4.5Producer · Writer · Self
- 2022WWE WrestleMania 38: SundayJohnny Knoxville
- 2022Jackass ForeverWriter · Producer · Self
- 2022WWE Royal Rumble 2022Johnny Knoxville
- 2021Jackass Shark WeekProducer · Self
- 2021MainstreamTed Wick
- 2020We Summon the DarknessPastor John Henry Butler
- 2020Class Action ParkSelf (archive footage)
- 2020Steve-O: GnarlySelf
- 2020Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the ReverendC.J
- 2019Above SuspicionCash
- 2019PolarMichael Green
- 2018WeightlessEd
- 2018The Great Buster: A CelebrationSelf
- 2018RosyJames
- 2018Action PointProducer · Writer · Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
- 2018Half MagicFather Gary
- 2017Dumb: The Story of Big Brother MagazineSelf - writer / actor
- 2016SkiptraceConnor Watts
- 2016Elvis & NixonSonny
- 2016Diffability HollywoodActor
- 2015DesireDirector
- 2015Being EvelSelf
- 2014CKY: The Greatest HitsSelf (archive footage)
- 2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5Writer · Producer · Irving Zisman / Self
- 2013Jackass Presents: Bad GrandpaProducer · Writer · Irving Zisman
- 2013Movie 43Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
- 2013The Last StandLewis Dinkum
- 2012Fun SizeJörgen
- 2012Nitro Circus: The MovieSelf
- 2012Nature CallsKirk Stevens
- 2012Small ApartmentsTommy Balls
- 2011A Tribute to Ryan DunnProducer · Self
- 2011Jackass: The BeginningSelf
- 2011Jackass 3.5Writer · Producer · Self
- 2011The Making of 'Jackass 3D'Producer · Self - Producer, "movie star"
- 2010Jackass 3DWriter · Producer · Self
- 2010Detroit LivesSelf
- 2010The Birth of Big AirProducer
- 2010Father of InventionTroy Coangelo
- 2009Jackass: The Lost TapesProducer · Self
- 2009Steve-O: Demise and RiseProducer · Self
- 2009The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West VirginiaProducer
- 2008Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel KnievelProducer · Self
- 2008Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour TakeoverWriter · Self
- 2007The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'Self
- 2007The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'Self
- 2007Jackass 2.5Writer · Producer · Self
- 2007The Man Who Souled the WorldSelf
- 2007Jackass: Where Are They Now?Self
- 2006The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'Producer · Self
- 2006Jackass Number TwoProducer · Writer · Self
- 2006Wildboyz: Over & OutSelf
- 2006Ultimate PredatorSelf
- 2005The RingerSteve Barker
- 2005Jackass Volume OneSelf
- 2005Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackassSelf
- 2005Daltry CalhounDaltry Calhoun
- 2005Steve-O: The Greatest HitsSelf
- 2005The Dukes of HazzardLuke Duke
- 2005Jackass Presents: MurderballWriter · Self
- 2005All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'Self
- 2005Lords of DogtownTopper Burks
- 2004A Dirty ShameRay Ray Perkins
- 2004Steve-O: The Early YearsSelf
- 2004Grand Theft ParsonsPhil Kaufman
- 2004Walking TallRay Templeton
- 2004Jackass Volume TwoSelf
- 2003Jackass Backyard BBQProducer · Self
- 2002Jackass Volume ThreeSelf
- 2002Men in Black II: Creature FeaturettesSelf
- 2002Men in Black II: MIB ADRSelf
- 2002MIB ADRSelf
- 2002CKY 4: The Latest & GreatestSelf
- 2002Jackass: The MovieProducer · Writer · Self
- 2002The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'Producer · Self
- 2002Jackass: Too Hot For MTVSelf
- 2002Deuces WildVinnie Fish
- 2002Big TroubleEddie
- 2002Life Without DickDick Rasmusson
- 2002Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 SpecialProducer · Self
- 2001Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O VideoSelf
- 2001Big Brother: CrapSelf
- 2001CKY 3Self
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