Johnny Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, is a famous American stuntman, actor, producer and screenwriter.
He is best known for being one of the creators and main characters of the MTV show Jackass from 2000 to 2001.
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- Full name: Philip John Clapp
- Stage name: Johnny Knoxville
- Date of Birth: March 11, 1971
- Age: 52
- Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Stuntman and actor
- Height: 1.81 m
- Parents: Philip Clap, Lemoyne Clapp
- Siblings: Lynn Clapp
- Spouse: Melanie Lynn Clapp, Naomi Nelson
- Children: Madison Clapp, Rocko Clap and Arlo Clapp.
- Relationship: None
- Net worth: $50 million
early life
Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 11, 1971. His parents are Lemoyne and Philip Clapp, and he grew up with his two sisters.
His Knoxville cousin, singer-songwriter Roger Alan Wade, introduced him to Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,” sparking his passion for performing.
educate
Knoxville attended South Young High School in Knoxville, now known as South Doyle High School.
He was a member of the baseball team and received All-Knoxville Interscholastic League honorable mention.
Additionally, he participated in the Knoxville Area All-Star Game.After graduating from high school in 1989, he moved to California to begin his acting career, initially appearing in commercials and working as an extra.
Profession
Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp, has built a unique career as a performer of daring stunts, actor, producer and writer.
His most notable success was creating the groundbreaking television show “donkey”, where he and his team performed dangerous and often painful stunts.
The show spawned a string of successful films and cemented Knoxville’s reputation as a fearless thrill-seeker.donkeyAs his most representative work, Knoxville has also played roles in many films, includingMen in Black 2, Justice League and “Lord of Dog Town.”
Additionally, he voiced characters in animated films, such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”.
Knoxville has broadened his creative horizons by delving into producing and writing screenplays. He has served as a producer on several projects, such as the Jackass series and the filmAction Points” (2018).
Additionally, he has co-written the screenplays for several films, showcasing his diverse talents in the entertainment field.
In 2022, Knoxville starred and produced the latest Jackass movie, Jackass Forever, which is rumored to be the last in the series. He also starred in the TV show Reboot.
Awards and nominations
MTV Movie & TV Awards:
- 2022: Nominated, Best Comedy Performance by a Motion Picture in a Motion Picture for Jackass Forever
- 2014: Nominated, Best WTF Moment (Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa)
- 2014: Nominated, Best Comedy Performance for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
- 2006: Nominated, Best Screen Team Award, “Justice” (with Seann William Scott and Jessica Simpson)
- 2003: Nominated for Best Comedy Performance in a Comedy for Jackass: The Movie
- Teen Choice Awards:
- 2015: Choice Movie Nominee: War of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (shared with Jeremy Howard and Alan Ritchson)
- 2014: Nominated Best Actor in a Comedy Movie: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
- 2005: Nominated for Best Pulp Film (Lords of Dogtown)
- 2003: Nominated for Best Television Personality
- 2001: Nominated, Television – Jackass Select Character
social media
- Instagram account: @johnnyknoxville
- Facebook account: Johnny Knoxville
- Twitter: @realjknoxville
personal life
Johnny Knoxville has been married twice. His first marriage was to Melanie Lynn Cates in 1995, and they had a daughter named Madison in 1996.
The two divorced in 2009 after 11 years together.
Knoxville subsequently married Naomi Nelson in 2010, and they have two children: a son named Rocko, born in 2009, and a daughter named Arlo, born in 2011.
In June 2022, it was reported that Knoxville had filed for divorce from Nelson.
Filmography
Movie:
- Jackass series (2002-2022)
- Jackass: The Movie (2002)
- Jackass 2 (2006)
- Jackass 2.5 (2007)
- Jackass 3D (2010)
- Jackass 3.5 (2011)
- Jackass: Bad Grandpa (2013)
- Jackass 4.5 (2016)
- Forever Jackass(2022)
Other videos:
- Men in Black 2 (2002)
- Dishonored (2004)
- Stand Up (2004)
- Justice Striker (2005)
- Ringtone (2005)
- Lords of Dogtown (2005) (cameo)
- The Last Stand (2013)
- Skip Hunter(2016)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) (voice)
- Action Point (2018)
- Reboot (2022)
television:
- Jakes (2000-2002)
- Nitro Circus (2009-Present)
- The Dudsons in America (2010)
- Head of the Family (2006, 2008) (Dubbing)
- Unraveling (2008)
- The Goode Family (2009) (voiceover)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (2012) (voice)
net worth
Johnny Knoxville is an American actor, film producer, screenwriter, comedian, and stuntman who has a net worth of $50 million.
