AKA: John Phillip Clapp, Phillip John Clapp, phil clapp, Phillip John, P.J. Clapp
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 03/11/1971
Birthplace: Tennessee, USA
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In one of the more non-traditional paths to stardom, Johnny Knoxville established a screen career by subjecting himself to humiliating, painful, and often dangerous stunts and pranks as creator and star of the MTV franchise “Jackass” (MTV, 2000-01). But it was Knoxville’s comic energy and breezy slacker persona – rather than his sadomasochistic tendencies – that led to a film career. After he became a favorite with the teen crowd, he was cast in the lead in popular mainstream features like “The Dukes of Hazzard” (2005) and more offbeat indie fare like John Waters’ “A Dirty Shame” (2004). His
Moved to Los Angeles briefly to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
1990
Relocated to Los Angeles
Worked as a commercial actor, appearing in spots for Mountain Dew and Coors Light
Became an underground cult hit for his videotaped stunts including getting hit by a car and shooting himself with pepper spray; released as part of the "Big Brother Video Trilogy" an offshoot of Big Brother magazine
