Johnny Knoxville
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting164
movieI Want Your Sex
2026
Detective Zem
movieNever Change!
2026
Love Letter (voice)
tvStrip Law
2026
(voice)
tvFear Factor: House of Fear
2026
Self - Host
tvThe Last Frontier
2025
Covington
movieThe Piano Accident
2025
Self (archivefootage)
movieThe Luckiest Man in America
2025
Leon Hart
tvThe Studio
2025
Johnny Knoxville
tvEverybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
tvIt's Florida, Man.
2024
Timmy the Tweaker
movieSpongebob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
2024
Randy Cheeks (voice)
movieSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
2024
Randy Cheeks (voice)
movieJoan Rivers at the BBC
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieSweet Dreams
2024
Morris
tvAgent Elvis
2023
Bobby Ray (voice)
tvReboot
2022
Clay Barber
tvPassword
2022
Self - Celebrity Guest
movieWWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
2022
Johnny Knoxville
movieWWE Royal Rumble 2022
2022
Johnny Knoxville
tvLast Meals
2021
Self
tvSnacked
2021
Self
movieMainstream
2021
Ted Wick
movieWe Summon the Darkness
2020
Pastor John Henry Butler
movieClass Action Park
2020
Self (archive footage)
moviePolar
2019
Michael Green
movieRosy
2018
James
movieAction Point
2018
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
movieHalf Magic
2018
Father Gary
tvThe Orville
2017
Actor #2
movieDumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
2017
Self - writer / actor
movieSkiptrace
2016
Connor Watts
movieDesire
2015
Director
tvHot Ones
2015
Self
movieCKY: The Greatest Hits
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014
Leonardo (voice)
movieJackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
2014
Irving Zisman / Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self / Self - Guest
movieJackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
Irving Zisman
tvDrunk History
2013
Ponce De Leon / Marshall Ratliff / Johnny Cash
tvMaron
2013
Himself
movieMovie 43
2013
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
movieThe Last Stand
2013
Lewis Dinkum
movieFun Size
2012
Jörgen
movieSmall Apartments
2012
Tommy Balls
movieNature Calls
2012
Kirk Stevens
tvConan
2010
Self
movieFather of Invention
2010
Troy Coangelo
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvUnhitched
2008
Chuck
movieThe Ringer
2005
Steve Barker
movieDaltry Calhoun
2005
Daltry Calhoun
movieThe Dukes of Hazzard
2005
Luke Duke
movieLords of Dogtown
2005
Topper Burks
movieA Dirty Shame
2004
Ray Ray Perkins
movieGrand Theft Parsons
2004
Phil Kaufman
movieWalking Tall
2004
Ray Templeton
tvWildboyz
2003
Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieMIB ADR
2002
Self
movieMen in Black II
2002
Scrad / Charlie
movieDeuces Wild
2002
Vinnie Fish
movieBig Trouble
2002
Eddie
movieLife Without Dick
2002
Dick Rasmusson
tvThe Andy Dick Show
2001
Wannabee Andy Dick
movieCKY 3
2001
Self
movieCoyote Ugly
2000
College Guy
tvJackass
2000
Self
tvRove
1999
Self
tvSpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Johnny Krill (voice) / Randy Cheeks (voice)
tvWWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
Self / Johnny Knoxville
tvFamily Guy
1999
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Peter Sterling (voice) / Hoyt Platter (voice)
tvThe Daily Show
1996
Self / Self - Guest
movieDesert Blues
1995
Bob (as Phillip John)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvRaw
1993
Self / Self.
tvThe Ben Stiller Show
1992
Cure Fan (uncredited)
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host / Self (uncredited)
Night Sessions
Dr. Rick Brennan
Production26
movieJackass: Best and Last
2026
Producer
movieSweet Dreams
2024
Executive Producer
movieJackass Shark Week 2.0
2022
Executive Producer
movieJackass 4.5
2022
Producer
movieJackass Forever
2022
Producer
movieJackass Shark Week
2021
Executive Producer
movieAction Point
2018
Producer
movieA Tribute to Ryan Dunn
2011
Executive Producer
movieJackass 3.5
2011
Producer
movieJackass 3D
2010
Producer
movieThe Birth of Big Air
2010
Producer
movieJackass: The Lost Tapes
2009
Executive Producer
movieSteve-O: Demise and Rise
2009
Executive Producer
movieThe Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
2009
Executive Producer
tvNitro Circus
2009
Producer
movieJackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
2008
Executive Producer
movieJackass 2.5
2007
Producer
movieThe Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
2006
Executive Producer
movieJackass Number Two
2006
Producer
movieJackass Backyard BBQ
2003
Executive Producer
movieJackass: The Movie
2002
Producer
movieThe Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
2002
Executive Producer
movieJackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
2002
Executive Producer
tvJackass
2000
Producer
Writing14
movieJackass 4.5
2022
Writer
movieJackass Forever
2022
Writer
movieAction Point
2018
Writer
movieJackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
Screenplay, Story
movieJackass 3.5
2011
Writer
movieJackass 3D
2010
Writer
movieJackass 2.5
2007
Writer
tvJackass
2000
Writer
