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Johnny KnoxvilleAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 11.03.1971
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Johnny Knoxville
Johnny Knoxville is an American actor known for his daring and outrageous stunts. Born Philip John Clapp in 1971 in South Knoxville, Tennessee, Knoxville's childhood was marked by his mischievous nature. This would later become a perfect fit when he joined the groundbreaking show "Jackass" on MTV in 2000.
Early Life and Career
Knoxville's childhood was also shaped by a significant illness. At the age of four, he battled the flu, pneumonia, and bronchitis simultaneously. This experience may have instilled in him a belief in the resilience of the human body.
From a young age, Knoxville was known for his wild and daring behavior. This made him a natural fit for the new and unconventional show "Jackass," which featured dangerous, crude, funny, and self-punishing stunts and pranks. The show quickly gained a massive following, and Knoxville's role as one of the show's stars catapulted him into fame.
The Birth of Jackass
Knoxville came up with the original concept for "Jackass." It all began when a popular magazine requested him to shoot himself in the chest while wearing a bulletproof vest. This idea sparked the concept for the future show, which would capture the attention of audiences worldwide. In 1999, Knoxville filmed various self-inflicted stunts, including being shot in the chest, receiving electric shocks, and getting hit with a baton until unconsciousness. He sent the video to television networks, and in 2000, "Jackass" premiered on MTV.
Career in Film
Following the success of "Jackass," Knoxville turned to a career in acting. Despite already having appeared in several films, his newfound popularity propelled his career to new heights. He attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in California to further hone his acting skills.
Knoxville's filmography includes movies such as "Deuces Wild" (2002), directed by Scott Kalvert, "Men in Black II" (2002), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and "Big Trouble" (2002), also directed by Sonnenfeld. In David Caffrey's comedy "Grand Theft Parsons" (2003), Knoxville played the lead character, Phil Kaufman. He also starred in Jay Chandrasekhar's comedy "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005) and Barry W. Blaustein's sports comedy "The Ringer" (2005). In the same year, he took on another significant role as the titular character in Katrina Holden Bronson's comedy "Daltry Calhoun."
Knoxville has acted in over twenty films and has made numerous television appearances. His popularity following "Jackass" made him a sought-after guest for various TV shows. In 2010, he returned for the third installment of "Jackass" with Jeff Tremaine as the director, once again playing himself.
Personal Life
Knoxville was previously married to Melanie Lynn Cates, and they have a daughter together, born in 1996.
