Johnny Knoxville
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Simpsons
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
1989
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
Series
Family Guy
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
1999
Series
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Series
The Daily Show
Self - Guest
1996
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
Series
Raw
Self
1993
Series
Raw
Self.
1993
Film
Jackass: Best and Last
Self
2026
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
King of the Hill
Peter Sterling (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Hoyt Platter (voice)
1997
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Self
1999
Series
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
Series
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Johnny Knoxville
1999
Series
Hot Ones
Self
2015
Series
Last Meals
Self
2021
Series
Ridiculousness
Self
2011
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Series
The Orville
Actor #2
2017
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
The Studio
Johnny Knoxville
2025
Series
The Last Frontier
Covington
2025
Series
WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews
Self - Guest
2016
Series
SpongeBob SquarePants
Johnny Krill (voice)
1999
Series
SpongeBob SquarePants
Randy Cheeks (voice)
1999
Series
Drunk History
Ponce De Leon
2013
Series
Drunk History
Marshall Ratliff
2013
Series
Drunk History
Johnny Cash
2013
Film
I Want Your Sex
Detective Zem
2026
Film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo (voice)
2014
Film
Men in Black II
Scrad / Charlie
2002
Film
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Film
Jackass Number Two
Self
2006
Series
History of the World: Part II
Rasputin
2023
Series
Strip Law
(voice)
2026
Series
Jackass
Self
2000
Series
Rove
Self
1999
Film
The Last Stand
Lewis Dinkum
2013
Film
Jackass: The Movie
Self
2002
Series
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest
2022
Series
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
2025
Film
Jackass 3D
Self
2010
Film
Jackass Forever
Self
2022
Film
Polar
Michael Green
2019
Series
It's Florida, Man.
Timmy the Tweaker
2024
Series
Maron
Himself
2013
Series
Circus Halligalli
2013
Series
Snacked
Self
2021
Film
Movie 43
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
2013
Film
Coyote Ugly
College Guy
2000
Series
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self
2016
Series
Agent Elvis
Bobby Ray (voice)
2023
Film
Walking Tall
Ray Templeton
2004
Film
The Dukes of Hazzard
Luke Duke
2005
Series
Wildboyz
Self
2003
Series
Reboot
Clay Barber
2022
Film
Lords of Dogtown
Topper Burks
2005
Film
Above Suspicion
Cash
2019
Film
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Irving Zisman
2013
The Ben Stiller Show
Cure Fan (uncredited)
1992
Series
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
2009
Series
Loiter Squad
Self
2012
Film
Skiptrace
Connor Watts
2016
Series
The Andy Dick Show
Wannabee Andy Dick
2001
Film
Jackass 4.5
Self
2022
Film
A Dirty Shame
Ray Ray Perkins
2004
Series
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Self
2012
Film
Jackass 2.5
Self
2007
Series
Nitro Circus
Self
2009
Film
Jackass 3.5
Self
2011
Film
Big Trouble
Eddie
2002
Film
Action Point
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
2018
Film
Small Apartments
Tommy Balls
2012
Film
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Irving Zisman / Self
2014
Film
Never Change!
Love Letter (voice)
2026
Series
The Goode Family
2009
Film
The Ringer
Steve Barker
2005
Film
Elvis & Nixon
Sonny
2016
Series
Viva La Bam
2003
Film
Deuces Wild
Vinnie Fish
2002
Film
Mainstream
Ted Wick
2021
Film
The Piano Accident
Self (archivefootage)
2025
Series
Fear Factor: House of Fear
Self - Host
2026
Film
The Luckiest Man in America
Leon Hart
2025
Film
Father of Invention
Troy Coangelo
2010
Film
Fun Size
Jörgen
2012
Film
The Young People
Series
Unhitched
Chuck
2008
Series
The Vice Guide to Travel
2007
Film
We Summon the Darkness
Pastor John Henry Butler
2020
Film
Sweet Dreams
Morris
2024
Film
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
C.J
2020
Film
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Self - writer / actor
2017
Film
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
Film
Big Brother: Number Two
Self
1998
Film
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
2018
Film
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Self
2009
Weezer: Security Threat
Film
Detroit Lives
Self
2010
Film
Nature Calls
Kirk Stevens
2012
Series
The Prank Panel
Self
2023
Film
Being Evel
Self
2015
Film
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
Self
2008
Film
Rosy
James
2018
Film
Nitro Circus: The Movie
Self
2012
Film
Life Without Dick
Dick Rasmusson
2002
Film
Daltry Calhoun
Daltry Calhoun
2005
Film
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Film
Class Action Park
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Film
Jackass Shark Week
Self
2021
Film
Diffability Hollywood
2016
Film
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Film
Grand Theft Parsons
Phil Kaufman
2004
Film
Big Brother: Boob
Self
1999
Film
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Self
2022
Film
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Self
2025
Film
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
Self
2009
Film
Weightless
Ed
2018
Film
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
Self
2025
Film
Jackass: The Beginning
Self
2011
Film
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Self
2003
Film
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Self
2002
Film
Big Brother: Crap
Self
2001
Film
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
CKY 3
Self
2001
Film
Desire
Director
2015
Film
Jackass Volume Two
Self
2004
Night Sessions
Dr. Rick Brennan
Film
Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes
Self
2002
Film
Jackass Volume One
Self
2005
Film
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
Self
2001
Film
Ultimate Predator
Self
2006
Film
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
Self
2002
Film
Half Magic
Father Gary
2018
Film
Steve-O: The Early Years
Self
2004
Film
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Self
2025
Film
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Self
2001
Film
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Self
2006
Tiny Fugitives
Bob
2026
Film
Every Dog Has Its Day
Clerk
1998
The Marshmallow Experiment
Will
Film
The Man Who Souled the World
Self
2007
Film
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Self
2002
Film
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Self
2002
Film
The Brandon Novak Story
Self
Film
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Self
2011
Film
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Self
2005
Film
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Self
2005
Film
MIB ADR
Self
2002
Film
Steve-O: Gnarly
Self
2020
Film
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
Self
2007
Film
Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Self
2008
Film
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Self (archive footage)
2014
Film
Desert Blues
Bob (as Phillip John)
1995
Film
Jackass: Where Are They Now?
Self
2007
Film
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Self - Producer, "movie star"
2011
Film
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
Self
2005
Film
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
Self
2005
Film
Men in Black II: MIB ADR
Self
2002
JackassWorld Road Trip
Self
Film
Jackass Volume Three
Self
2002
Film
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
Self
2007
Series
jackass the podcast
Self - Host
2026
Film
Wildboyz: Over & Out
Self
2006