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Johnny Knoxville at an event for God Grew Tired of Us (2006)

Biography

Johnny Knoxville

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Overview

  • Born
    March 11, 1971 · Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
  • Birth name
    Philip John Clapp
  • Nicknames
    • Johnny Jackass
    • PJ
    • JJ Knoxville
    • The Captain
  • Height
    6′ 1″ (1.85 m)

Biography

    • Johnny Knoxville was born on March 11, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014). He was previously married to Naomi Nelson and Melanie Clapp.

Family

  • Spouses
      Naomi Nelson(September 24, 2010 - 2024) (divorced, 2 children)
      Melanie Clapp(May 15, 1995 - March 20, 2008) (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Arlo Clapp
      Rocko Clapp
      Madison Clapp
  • Parents
      Phil Clapp
      Lemoyne Knoxville

Trademark

  • His distinct and infectious laugh
  • Aviator sunglasses
  • Black high-top Converse All Stars
  • Lanky figure

Trivia

  • At the age of eight, he had the flu, pneumonia, and bronchitis all at the same time and nearly died.
  • Was knocked unconscious three times during making of Jackass: The Movie (2002).
  • There was a bidding war between Comedy Central and MTV over Johnny. MTV won, thus Jackass (2000) was born.
  • His hair turned grey in his late twenties, a few years prior to the creation of [title=tt0264263] in 2000. However, he had always kept it dyed a dark brown. However, in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic halted filming and Knoxville's bi-weekly dyeing routine. On April 12th 2020, he made an Instagram post revealing to his fans his grey hair, deciding to embrace it.
  • Has a scar on his scalp from getting a punch from professional super-heavyweight boxer "Butterbean" during a segment of Jackass: The Movie (2002).

Quotes

  • People think by challenging me they're going to show they're tough. But I'm not tough. Decent drinker. Not such a bad kisser. But not a great fighter.
  • It's a real primal thing, watching someone get hurt. It's funny and accessible.
  • I just love that spirit that makes people do things that they probably shouldn't.
  • I should quit, but man we have so much fun.
  • You can tell it's good if you light it and a blue flame comes up; that means it's good moonshine and it won't make you go blind.

Salary

  • Walking Tall (2004) - $5,000,000

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