Johnny Knoxville Biography: Movies, Net Worth, Age, Wikipedia, Wife, Tv Shows, Children, Height, Photos

Johnny Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, is a well-known American stunt performer, actor, producer, and screenwriter.

He gained fame as one of the creators and main figures on the MTV show Jackass from 2000 to 2001.

Profile

• Full Name: Philip John Clapp
• Stage Name: Johnny Knoxville
• Born: March 11, 1971
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Stunt performer and actor
• Height: 1.81m
• Parent: Philip Clap, Lemoyne Clapp
• Siblings: Lynn Clapp
• Spouse: Melanie Lynn Clap, Naomi Nelson
• Children: Madison Clapp, Rocko Clap, and Arlo Clapp.
• Relationship: N/A
• Net Worth: $50million

Early Life

Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp, entered the world on March 11, 1971, in Knoxville, Tennessee. His parents were Lemoyne and Philip Clapp, and he grew up alongside two older sisters.

The singer-songwriter Roger Alan Wade, Knoxville’s cousin, introduced him to Jack Kerouac‘s On the Road, a moment that inspired his passion for acting.

Education

Knoxville went to South-Young High School in Knoxville, now known as South-Doyle High School.

He was a baseball team member and received recognition as All-Knoxville Interscholastic League Honorable Mention.

Additionally, he pitched in the Knoxville Area All-Star game. After graduating from high school in 1989, he relocated to California to pursue a career in acting, starting by appearing in commercials and taking on extra roles.

Career

Johnny Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, has established a unique career as a performer of daring stunts, an actor, a producer, and a writer.

His most notable success came with the creation of the groundbreaking TV show “Jackass,” where he and his team engaged in risky and often painful stunts.

This show led to successful films and solidified Knoxville’s reputation as a fearless thrill-seeker. Despite “Jackass” being his most iconic project, Knoxville has also taken on acting roles in various movies, including big productions like “Men in Black II,” “The Dukes of Hazzard,” and “Lords of Dogtown.”

Additionally, he has contributed his voice to characters in animated films such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

Knoxville has broadened his creative horizons by delving into producing and writing for the screen. He has worked as a producer on multiple projects, such as the Jackass franchise and the movie “Action Point” (2018).

Furthermore, he has co-authored scripts for several of his films, showcasing his diverse talents in the entertainment field.

In 2022, Knoxville took on the roles of star and producer for the newest Jackass film, titled Jackass Forever, rumored to be the concluding chapter in the series. He was also featured in the TV show Reboot.

Awards and Nominations

MTV Movie & TV Awards:

• 2022: Nominee, Best Comedic Performance for Jackass Forever
• 2014: Nominee, Best WTF Moment for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
• 2014: Nominee, Best Comedic Performance for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
• 2006: Nominee, Best On-Screen Team for The Dukes of Hazzard (shared with Seann William Scott and Jessica Simpson)
• 2003: Nominee, Best Comedic Performance for Jackass: The Movie
• Teen Choice Awards:
• 2015: Nominee, Choice Movie: Fight for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (shared with Jeremy Howard and Alan Ritchson)
• 2014: Nominee, Choice Movie Actor: Comedy for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
• 2005: Nominee, Choice Movie Sleazebag for Lords of Dogtown
• 2003: Nominee, Choice TV Personality
• 2001: Nominee, TV – Choice Personality for Jackass

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @johnnyknoxville
• Facebook handle: Johnny Knoxville
• Twitter handle: @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.

They parted ways after 11 years in 2006, with the divorce settled in 2009.

Knoxville then 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, news emerged that Knoxville had filed for divorce from Nelson.

Filmography

Film:

• Jackass Franchise (2002-2022)
• Jackass: The Movie (2002)
• Jackass Number Two (2006)
• Jackass 2.5 (2007)
• Jackass 3D (2010)
• Jackass 3.5 (2011)
• Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
• Jackass 4.5 (2016)
• Jackass Forever (2022)

Other films:

• Men in Black II (2002)
• A Dirty Shame (2004)
• Walking Tall (2004)
• The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
• The Ringer (2005)
• Lords of Dogtown (2005) (cameo)
• The Last Stand (2013)
• Skiptrace (2016)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) (voice)
• Action Point (2018)
• Reboot (2022)

Television:

• Jackass (2000-2002)
• Nitro Circus (2009-present)
• The Dudesons in America (2010)
• King of the Hill (2006, 2008) (voice)
• Unhitched (2008)
• The Goode Family (2009) (voice)
• SpongeBob SquarePants (2012) (voice)

Net Worth

Johnny Knoxville, an American actor, film producer, screenwriter, comedian, and stunt performer, has a net worth of $50 million.