Johnny Knoxville

Date of Birth: March 11, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp on March 11, 1971, in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a renowned American actor, comedian, and stunt performer. He is best known as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt show “Jackass,” which aired from 2000 to 2002. The show’s popularity led to several spin-off movies, including “Jackass: The Movie” (2002), “Jackass Number Two” (2006), “Jackass 3D” (2010), and “Jackass Forever” (2022). Knoxville’s career began in earnest when he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He wrote and pitched article ideas to various magazines, one of which involved testing self-defense equipment on himself. This concept caught the attention of Jeff Tremaine, then-editor of Big Brother magazine, and eventually led to the creation of “Jackass.” In addition to his work on “Jackass,” Knoxville has appeared in numerous films such as “Men in Black II” (2002), “The Dukes of Hazzard” (2005), and “Bad Grandpa” (2013). His unique blend of comedy and daredevil stunts has made him a distinctive figure in Hollywood.

5 Interesting Facts about Johnny Knoxville

1. Johnny Knoxville once turned down a role in “Saturday Night Live” to focus on “Jackass.”

2. He has suffered numerous injuries during his career, including a broken penis, concussions, and multiple broken bones.

3. Knoxville’s father was a tire and car salesman, and his mother was a Sunday school teacher.

4. He co-owns a production company called Dickhouse Productions with Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze.

5. Knoxville is an advocate for various charities, including The Art of Elysium and the Tony Hawk Foundation.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Johnny Knoxville

1. “I’m Johnny Knoxville, and I’m about to get hit by a car real fast.”

2. “I don’t have a death wish. I’m just really interested in life.”

3. “The stunts, the pranks, and the jokes were never meant to hurt anyone, just to entertain.”

4. “I don’t know why I did half the things I’ve done. But I know this: I had a good time doing them.”

5. “Pain is temporary, film is forever.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Johnny Knoxville has achieved is estimated to be around $75 million.

Children

Johnny Knoxville has three children: 1. Madison Clapp, born in 1996, from his first marriage to Melanie Lynn Clapp. 2. Rocko Akira Clapp, born in 2009, from his second marriage to Naomi Nelson. 3. Arlo Lemoyne Yoko Clapp, born in 2011, also from his second marriage to Naomi Nelson.