Johnny Knoxville

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Biography

In one of the more non-traditional paths to stardom, Johnny Knoxville established a screen career by subjecting himself to humiliating, painful, and often dangerous stunts and pranks as creator and star of the MTV franchise "Jackass" (MTV, 2000-02). But it was Knoxville's comic energy and breezy slacker persona - rather than his sadomasochistic tendencies - that led to a film career. After he became a favorite with the teen crowd, he was cast …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music

Born

Phillip John Clapp on March 11, 1971 in Tennessee, USA

Career Milestones

2010

Produced the third film in the series, "Jackass 3D," which marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise

2010

Co-produced "The Dudesons in America" on MTV

2010

Hosted a 3-part online video for Palladium Boots titled "Detroit Lives"

2009

Once again produced "Nitro Circus" as a regular series for MTV

2006

Co-produced the miniseries "Nitro Circus" for Fuel TV

2006

Produced (also starred in) "Jackass: Number Two"

2005

Cast opposite Seann William Scott, as Luke and Bo Duke, in the big-screen adaptation of "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series

2005

Cast in Catherine Hardwicke's "Lords of Dogtown"; based on the story of "The Z-Boys" an influential group of skateboarders who revolutionized the sport in Venice, CA during the 1970's

2004

Starred with Tracey Ullman and Selma Blair in John Waters' comedy "A Dirty Shame"

2004

Starred in the low budget comedy "Grand Theft Parsons"

2004

Appeared in the Disney live action feature "Around the World in 80 Days"

2004

Cast opposite The Rock, in "Walking Tall"

2002

Starred with the original cast of the MTV series in the feature film, "Jackass"

2002

Co-starred as an alien in the anticipated sci-fi comedy sequel "Men in Black 2"

2002

Was featured in the period drama "Deuces Wild"

2002

First lead in films in "Big Trouble" (pushed back from original 2001 release date)

2001

Appeared in "Life Without Dick"; aired on Encore in lieu of a theatrical release

2000

Participated (also co-produced, hosted and created) in stunts on the MTV daredevil series "Jackass"

2000

Film acting debut in "Coyote Ugly"

Became the object of a bidding war between MTV and Comedy Central

Reportedly offered a spot on "Saturday Night Live" which he turned down

Became an underground cult hit for his videotaped stunts including getting hit by a car and shooting himself with pepper spray; released as part of the "Big Brother Video Trilogy" an offshoot of Big Brother magazine

Worked as a commercial actor, appearing in spots for Mountain Dew and Coors Light

1990

Relocated to Los Angeles

Moved to Los Angeles briefly to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Raised in South Knoxville, TN

Awards

2006

MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in The Dukes of Hazzard

2003

MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Jackass: The Movie

2003

MTV Movie Award for Best Fight in Jackass: The Movie

2003

MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in Jackass: The Movie