Cast & creator
Johnny Knoxville
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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.
Also known as: JJ Knoxville, Johnny Jackass, Philip John Clapp, PJ Clapp, Phillip John
153
film credits
69
television credits
174
1975–2026 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (222)
Showing 222 of 222 credits
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
The Simpsons
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
The Daily Show
Self
1996The Daily Show
Self - Guest
1996
Family Guy
Johnny Knoxville (voice)
1999
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Raw
Self
1993Raw
Self.
1993
Conan
Self
2010
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
King of the Hill
Peter Sterling (voice)
1997King of the Hill
Hoyt Platter (voice)
1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Self
1999WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Johnny Knoxville
1999
The Orville
Actor #2
2017
Hot Ones
Self
2015
Ridiculousness
Self
2011
Last Meals
Self
2021
I Want Your Sex
Detective Zem
2026
Drunk History
Ponce De Leon
2013Drunk History
Marshall Ratliff
2013Drunk History
Johnny Cash
2013
SpongeBob SquarePants
Johnny Krill (voice)
1999SpongeBob SquarePants
Randy Cheeks (voice)
1999
The Studio
Johnny Knoxville
2025
History of the World: Part II
Rasputin
2023
Men in Black II
Scrad / Charlie
2002
Jackass: Best and Last
Self
2026Jackass: Best and Last
Producer
2026Jackass: Best and Last
Writer
2026
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Stand In
1992
The Last Frontier
Covington
2025
Circus Halligalli
2013
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo (voice)
2014
Maron
Himself
2013
Jackass
Self
2000Jackass
Producer
2000Jackass
Writer
2000Jackass
Creator
2000
Strip Law
(voice)
2026
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Stunt Performer and Actor
2025
Rove
Self
1999
It's Florida, Man.
Timmy the Tweaker
2024
The Last Stand
Lewis Dinkum
2013
Snacked
Self
2021
Reboot
Clay Barber
2022
Loiter Squad
Self
2012
The Ben Stiller Show
Cure Fan (uncredited)
1992
Agent Elvis
Bobby Ray (voice)
2023
Jackass Forever
Self
2022Jackass Forever
Writer
2022Jackass Forever
Producer
2022
Polar
Michael Green
2019
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self
2016
Movie 43
Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
2013
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest
2022
Coyote Ugly
College Guy
2000
The Dukes of Hazzard
Luke Duke
2005
Walking Tall
Ray Templeton
2004
The Goode Family
2009
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
2009
Skiptrace
Connor Watts
2016
The Andy Dick Show
Wannabee Andy Dick
2001
Wildboyz
Self
2003
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Jackass: The Movie
Self
2002Jackass: The Movie
Producer
2002Jackass: The Movie
Writer
2002
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Self
2012
Nitro Circus
Self
2009Nitro Circus
Producer
2009Nitro Circus
Creator
2009
Lords of Dogtown
Topper Burks
2005
Above Suspicion
Cash
2019
Unhitched
Chuck
2008
Big Trouble
Eddie
2002
Deuces Wild
Vinnie Fish
2002
Jackass Number Two
Self
2006Jackass Number Two
Producer
2006Jackass Number Two
Writer
2006
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Irving Zisman
2013Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Producer
2013Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Story
2013Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Screenplay
2013
Action Point
Deshawn Crious "D.C." Carver
2018Action Point
Producer
2018Action Point
Writer
2018
Viva La Bam
2003
A Dirty Shame
Ray Ray Perkins
2004
Elvis & Nixon
Sonny
2016
Jackass 3D
Self
2010Jackass 3D
Writer
2010Jackass 3D
Producer
2010
The Prank Panel
Self
2023
Fun Size
Jörgen
2012
The Luckiest Man in America
Leon Hart
2025
We Summon the Darkness
Pastor John Henry Butler
2020
The Vice Guide to Travel
2007
Jackass 4.5
Self
2022Jackass 4.5
Producer
2022Jackass 4.5
Writer
2022
Never Change!
Love Letter (voice)
2026
The Piano Accident
Self (archivefootage)
2025
Small Apartments
Tommy Balls
2012
Jackass 3.5
Self
2011Jackass 3.5
Writer
2011Jackass 3.5
Producer
2011
Jackass 2.5
Self
2007Jackass 2.5
Writer
2007Jackass 2.5
Producer
2007
Fear Factor: House of Fear
Self - Host
2026
Father of Invention
Troy Coangelo
2010
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
Self
2008Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
Writer
2008
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Irving Zisman / Self
2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Screenplay
2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Producer
2014
The Ringer
Steve Barker
2005
Mainstream
Ted Wick
2021
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
2018
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
C.J
2020
Being Evel
Self
2015
Big Brother: Number Two
Self
1998
The Young People
Life Without Dick
Dick Rasmusson
2002
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
Self
2025
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
Randy Cheeks (voice)
2024
Sweet Dreams
Morris
2024Sweet Dreams
Executive Producer
2024
Jackass Number Two: Too Hot for Theaters
WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Nitro Circus: The Movie
Self
2012
Detroit Lives
Self
2010
Tiny Fugitives
Bob
2026Weezer: Security Threat
Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Self
2002Jackass: Gumball Rally 3000 Special
Executive Producer
2002
Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Self
2009Jackass: The Lost Tapes
Executive Producer
2009
Class Action Park
Self (archive footage)
2020
Grand Theft Parsons
Phil Kaufman
2004
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Self - writer / actor
2017
Diffability Hollywood
2016
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
Johnny Knoxville
2022
Every Dog Has Its Day
Clerk
1998
Jackass: Too Hot For MTV
Self
2002
Nitro Circus Live
Creator
2012
Steve-O: Demise and Rise
Self
2009Steve-O: Demise and Rise
Executive Producer
2009
CKY 4: The Latest & Greatest
Self
2002
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Self
2011A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Executive Producer
2011
The Man Who Souled the World
Self
2007
Rosy
James
2018
Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Self
2001Night Sessions
Dr. Rick Brennan
Daltry Calhoun
Daltry Calhoun
2005
The Birth of Big Air
Producer
2010
The Making of 'Jackass: The Game'
Self
2007
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Self
2025
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Self
2025
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Self - Producer, "movie star"
2011The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Executive Producer
2011
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Self
2003Jackass Backyard BBQ
Executive Producer
2003Jackass Backyard BBQ
Creator
2003
Half Magic
Father Gary
2018
Nature Calls
Kirk Stevens
2012
Weightless
Ed
2018
Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Self
2008Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
Executive Producer
2008
Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Self
2022Jackass Shark Week 2.0
Executive Producer
2022
Steve-O: The Early Years
Self
2004
Joan Rivers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Steve-O: The Greatest Hits
Self
2005
The Brandon Novak Story
Self
Desire
Director
2015
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Self
2002The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Executive Producer
2002The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Creator
2002
Ultimate Predator
Self
2006
The Career Ending Footage of: Steve-O
Self
2001
Jackass: Where Are They Now?
Self
2007
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Self
2006The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Executive Producer
2006
CKY 3
Self
2001
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Self (archive footage)
2014
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Self
2005Jackass Presents: Murderball
Writer
2005
Steve-O - L'incontrolable de jackass
Self
2005
Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes
Self
2002
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Self
2005
The Marshmallow Experiment
Will
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
Self
2007
Big Brother: Boob
Self
1999
Jackass: The Beginning
Self
2011
Big Brother: Crap
Self
2001
Desert Blues
Bob (as Phillip John)
1995
Men in Black II: MIB ADR
Self
2002JackassWorld Road Trip
Self
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
Executive Producer
2009
Steve-O: Gnarly
Self
2020
Jackass Volume One
Self
2005
Jackass Shark Week
Self
2021Jackass Shark Week
Executive Producer
2021
Wildboyz: Over & Out
Self
2006
Jackass Volume Two
Self
2004
Jackass Volume Three
Self
2002
jackass the podcast
Self - Host
2026
MIB ADR
Self
2002