Childhood and Education Journey of Johnny Knoxville in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Johnny Knoxville. A timeline of key moments.

Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp, is an American entertainer renowned as a stunt performer, actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. He gained fame as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt show *Jackass* and its film sequels. His career is largely defined by his daring and often outrageous stunts performed for comedic effect.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 11, 1971: Johnny Knoxville Born

On March 11, 1971, Philip John Clapp, known as Johnny Knoxville, was born. He is known as a stunt performer, actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter.

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1989: Graduates High School

In 1989, Johnny Knoxville graduated from South-Young High School (now South-Doyle High School) and then moved to California to pursue acting.

May 15, 1995: Marriage to Melanie Cates

On May 15, 1995, Johnny Knoxville married Melanie Lynn Cates.

January 4, 1996: Birth of Daughter

On January 4, 1996, Johnny Knoxville and Melanie Cates welcomed their daughter.

July 2006: Separation from Melanie Cates

In July 2006, Johnny Knoxville and Melanie Lynn Cates separated after 11 years of marriage.

July 3, 2007: Files for Divorce

On July 3, 2007, Johnny Knoxville filed for divorce from Melanie Cates.

March 2008: Divorce Legal End

In March 2008, Johnny Knoxville's divorce from Melanie Cates legally ended.

February 4, 2009: Urethra Injury

On February 4, 2009, Johnny Knoxville explained on The Howard Stern Show that he tore his urethra during a stunt and had to undergo urinary catheterization twice daily for three and a half years.