Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
97
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 11, 1971 ( 53 years old )
Place of Birth
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Also Known As
JJ Knoxville
Johnny Jackass
Philip John Clapp
PJ Clapp
Phillip John
조니 녹스빌
約翰尼·諾剋斯維爾
強尼‧諾克斯威爾
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 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
Men in Black II
2002-07-03Big Trouble
2002-04-05Every Dog Has Its Day
1998-06-12Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
2005-09-15Daltry Calhoun
2005-09-25Walking Tall
2004-04-02The Dukes of Hazzard
2005-08-05Life Without Dick
2002-03-05Jackass Number Two
2006-09-22Jackass: The Movie
2002-10-25