Johnny Knoxville was born P.J. Clapp in 1971 in South Knoxville. After graduating from high school, he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California and started to write articles for Big Brother magazine, among others. In 2000, Knoxville's "Jackass" series debuted on MTV and quickly became one of the cable network's highest-rated shows.
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Johnny Knoxville is doing a third “Jackass” movie — and this one will be in 3-D. Yes, the “Jackass” antics will literally jump out at you and be in your face. Full story »
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in "Father of Invention," a comedy that Spacey is producing via his Trigger Street banner. Full story »
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Filmmaker Storm Taylor doesn't expect everyone to be glad that somebody else is doing a documentary about Jesco White and his family. The star of "The Dancing Outlaw" has an international cult following, both for his mountain dancing and for his often bizarre antics. Full story »
Johnny Knoxville posted a video interview with Popcorn Sutton in February in which they discussed, among other things, his pending jail time. The legendary Cocke County moonshiner expressed concerns over his health in a video interview shot in February 2009 by Johnny Knoxville and local filmmaker Storm Taylor.
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Johnny Knoxville looks like he’s positioning himself for a round of therapy. He’s stretched out on a couch in his office, hands folded over his chest as he speaks to the ceiling. He’s comfortable and reflective. At this very moment, he evokes the image of a man in a session. And, in some ways, he is. "I’m so clear," he says of his present state of mind, "and I’m not battling myself like I was. I’m in a totally different place in my life. All my energy is not spent spinning out." Full story »
In honor of big man Johnny Knoxville’s big day, here’s a birthday limerick created just for Mr. Knoxvegas. Full story »
MADISON, W.Va. — The long awaited, much anticipated MTV documentary about Jesco White and his equally dramatic family is almost complete, the producer says. Full story »
Johnny Knoxville was among the people last week in Boise, Idaho, for the Special Olympics World Winter Games, an event which attracted 2,000 athletes from 100 countries. Full story »
When Johnny Knoxville came home recently, he went clubbing and played video games all over town -- for a commercial. >> Full story »
HOLLYWOOD - Johnny Knoxville says he's not trying to prove anything by getting behind the camera for MTV's new show "Circus," premiering Sunday night. Full story »
Actor Johnny Knoxville was detained at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday for carrying a non-armed grenade into the airport in his luggage. Full story »
Look for Johnny Knoxville to go back to series TV for MTV in 2009. This time, though, our lovable "Jackass" star isn't in front of the camera. He's behind it.
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"Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville has a new trick to offer MTV. Full story »
HOLLYWOOD — Johnny Knoxville doesn’t exactly run a tight ship around the offices of jackassworld.com. “Drinking isn’t just allowed around the office,” he says, “it’s encouraged.” On any given day, employees may challenge the boss to a wrestling match. Calling in sick because of a hangover is allowed. On a recent Friday, a paintball war was waged. Full story »
Meeting up with Johnny Knoxville always comes with a price. Usually, it's painful.
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