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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. 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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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.
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Late Night with Seth Meyers
WWE Raw
The Daily Show
King of the Hill
WWE SmackDown
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Orville
Saturday Night Live
The Graham Norton Show
Family Guy
Drunk History
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ride with Norman Reedus
Password
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Ridiculousness
Loiter Squad
Coyote Ugly
Polar
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Fun Size
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
We Summon the Darkness
Men in Black II
Movie 43
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Agent Elvis
A Dirty Shame
Walking Tall
The Last Stand
Reboot
Jackass
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Dukes of Hazzard
Jackass Number Two
Action Point
Jackass Forever
Jackass Shark Week
Jackass 4.5
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3D
Jackass 2.5
History of the World: Part II
Jackass: The Movie
Production Credits
Jackass 2.5
Jackass: The Movie
Jackass Shark Week
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Action Point
Jackass 3.5
Jackass Number Two
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
Jackass 4.5
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Jackass
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Jackass 3D
Jackass Forever
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