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
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Self
2025
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Self
2022
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Johnny Knoxville
2022
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Irving Zisman / Self
2014
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Irving Zisman
2013
Movie 43
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
2013
The Last Stand
Lewis Dinkum
2013
Fun Size
Jörgen
2012
Small Apartments
Tommy Balls
2012
Nature Calls
Kirk Stevens
2012
Jackass: The Beginning
Self
2011
Jackass 3.5
Self
2011
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Self
2011
Jackass 3D
Self
2010
Father of Invention
Troy Coangelo
2010
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Self
2009
Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Himself
2008
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
Self
2008
Jackass 2.5
Self
2007
Jackass: Where Are They Now
Self
2007
Jackass Number Two
Self
2006
The Ringer
Steve Barker
2005
Daltry Calhoun
Daltry Calhoun
2005
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
Self
2005
The Dukes of Hazzard
Luke Duke
2005
A Dirty Shame
Ray Ray Perkins
2004
Steve-O: The Early Years
Self
2004
Grand Theft Parsons
Phil Kaufman
2004
Walking Tall
Ray Templeton
2004
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Self
2003
Jackass: The Movie
Self
2002
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
Self
2002
Men in Black II
Scrad / Charlie
2002
Big Trouble
Eddie
2002
Life Without Dick
Dick Rasmusson
2002
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Self
2002
Every Dog Has Its Day
Clerk
1998
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
The Brandon Novak Story
Self
The Luckiest Man in America
Leon Hart
2025
CKY5
2025
SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Jackass 4.5
Self
2022
Jackass Shark Week
Self
2021
Class Action Park
Self (archive footage)
2020
Steve-O: Gnarly
2020
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
C.J
2020
Jackass: Steve-O YouTube Videos
Self
2020
Diffability Hollywood
2016
Nitro Circus: The Movie
Himself
2012
Detroit Lives
Himself
2010
The Goode Family
(1 episode)
2009
Nitro Circus Live
(2 episodes)
2009
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
(1 episode)
2009
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
Self
2007
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
Self
2007
Wildboyz: Over & Out
Self
2006
Lords of Dogtown
Topper Burks
2005
Viva La Bam
(1 episode)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Himself
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (5 episodes)
2003
MIB ADR
Self
2002
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Self
2002
Big Brother: Number Two
himself
1998
I Want Your Sex
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Self
Untitled Weezer Film
The Marshmallow Experiment
The Studio
Johnny Knoxville · (1 episode)
2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor · (1 episode)
2025
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Sweet Dreams
Morris
2024
The Prank Panel
Self · (9 episodes)
2023
Agent Elvis
Bobby Ray (voice) · (10 episodes)
2023
History of the World: Part II
Rasputin · (3 episodes)
2023
Reboot
Clay Barber · (8 episodes)
2022
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest · (1 episode)
2022
Jackass Forever
Self
2022
Snacked
Self · (1 episode)
2021
Mainstream
Ted Wick
2021
We Summon the Darkness
Pastor John Henry Butler
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Above Suspicion
Cash
2019
Polar
Michael Green
2019
Weightless
Ed
2018
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
2018
Rosy
James
2018
Action Point
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
2018
Lie Detector
Self · (1 episode)
2018
Half Magic
Father Gary
2018
The Orville
Actor #2 · (1 episode)
2017
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Self
2017
Skiptrace
Connor Watts
2016
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Elvis & Nixon
Sonny
2016
Desire
Director
2015
Hot Ones
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Being Evel
Self
2015
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Himself
2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo (voice)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014
Drunk History
Ponce De Leon · (1 episode)
2013
Drunk History
Marshall Ratliff · (1 episode)
2013
Drunk History
Johnny Cash · (1 episode)
2013
Circus Halligalli
(1 episode)
2013
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Loiter Squad
Self · (1 episode)
2012
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Self
2011
Ridiculousness
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Conan
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
Self
2009
Unhitched
Chuck · (1 episode)
2008
The Man Who Souled the World
Self
2007
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Self
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The Vice Guide to Travel
(1 episode)
2007
Ultimate Predator
Self
2006
Jackass Volume One
Self
2005
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
Self
2005
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Himself
2005
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Self
2005
Jackass Volume Two
Self
2004
Wildboyz
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Jackass Volume Three
Self
2002
Deuces Wild
Vinnie Fish
2002
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Himself
2001
Big Brother: Crap
Self
2001
The Andy Dick Show
Wannabee Andy Dick · (2 episodes)
2001
CKY 3
Self
2001
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
Self
2001
Coyote Ugly
College Guy
2000
Jackass
Self · (25 episodes)
2000
Rove
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Big Brother: Boob
Himself
1999
SpongeBob SquarePants
Johnny Krill (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
WWE SmackDown
Self · (2 episodes)
1999
WWE SmackDown
Himself · (2 episodes)
1999
WWE SmackDown
(1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
Johnny Knoxville (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
King of the Hill
Peter Sterling (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
King of the Hill
Hoyt Platter (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
The Daily Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1996
Desert Blues
Bob (as Phillip John)
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
1993
Raw
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Raw
(1 episode)
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(3 episodes)
1992
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975