Johnny Knoxville

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

3/11/1971

Place of Birth

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Also Known As

JJ KnoxvilleJohnny JackassPhilip John Clapp

Johnny Knoxville

Biography

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. ...

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