Today we are going to tell you about Johnny Knoxville, an American stuntman and professional wrestler. Keep scrolling for more insight into the story of his life.
What does Johnny Knoxville do for a living?
Johnny Knoxville’s real name is Philip John Clapp. He was born on March 11, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He is a stuntman, professional wrestler, actor and filmmaker.
Johnny is best known as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt show Jackass. The show saw the light of day in 2000. It ran from 2000 to 2002 for a total of three seasons.
Almost a year later, Knoxville and his co-stars were asked to be part of the first installment in the Jackass film series. The second part entitled Jackass Number Two was released in 2006, followed by the third part in 2010.
Johnny has appeared in several films and shows
To date, Knoxville has starred in many roles including Men in Black II (2002), A Dirty Shame and Walking Tall (both 2004), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), The Ringer (2005), Lords of Dogtown (2005), The Last Stand (2013) and Skiptrace (2016).
Johnny also voiced a character named Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014). Over the years he has played a pivotal role on the MTV show Jackass and is the one responsible for many of the great ideas on the show. The show is directed by Jeff Tremaine.
Philip is the owner of a production company called Dickhouse Productions. He runs the company alongside Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze of the Jackass franchise. Dickhouse’s productions include The Birth of Big Air (2010) and The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2010).
Knoxville married Melanie Lynn Cates in 1995
The couple married on May 15, 1995. On January 4, 1996, Johnny and Melanie welcomed their first and only child, a daughter into the world. If you listen carefully to the Jackass Number Two credits, you can hear his daughter’s voice in them.
Like any other marriage, Philip and Melanie’s marriage has had its ups and downs. Their love failed the test of true love with flying colors, they separated in July 2006 after 11 years of marriage.
The Desert Blues actor filed for divorce from Melanie on July 3, 2007. The couple’s marriage legally ended in March 2008. Their divorce settlements were settled in July 2009.
Johnny tied the knot with Naomi Nelson in 2010
The We Summon the Darkness star was rumored to be dating Naomi Nelson in 2009. That same year, Knoxville and his girlfriend Naomi announced that they were expecting their first child together.
The couple shared the pregnancy news on August 18, 2009. Nelson gave birth to their first child, a son, in December 2009 in Los Angeles. They exchanged vows on September 24, 2010. Their second baby, a daughter, was born to them in October 2011.
We can’t wait to see what Johnny Knoxville has in store for all his fans in the coming period. Don’t forget to keep in touch with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz.
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