Johnny Knoxville

Guide Note

Although Johnny Knoxville initially set out to be an actor, it would be his daredevil antics on the Jackass TV series that would bring him to worldwide fame. Set in motion by an early video of Knoxville (born Philip John Clapp) testing self-defense tools (such as a stun gun, Taser, and pepper spray) on himself, Jackass became a hit show on MTV, showcasing Knoxville and the rest of the cast (including Steve-O and Bam Margera) subjecting themselves to various painful situations. (Originally the offer was for the stunts to be a bit segment on Saturday Night Live).

Jackass spawned two films, but Knoxville also used his newfound fame to kick start his acting career, appearing in movies such as The Dukes of Hazzard (with Seann William Scott, Walking Tall (with The Rock), Men in Black II with Will Smith, and Lords of Dogtown.

Fast Facts

  1. Real Name: Philip John Clapp
  2. Born: March 11, 1971
  3. Birthplace: Knoxville, TN
  4. Known For: Jackass
  5. Married to wife Melanie from 1995 to 2007
  6. Children: 1 daughter

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