History of Johnny Knoxville in Timeline

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.

1992: Stand-in for Keanu Reeves

In 1992, Johnny Knoxville worked as Keanu Reeves' stand-in on the film Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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.

2000: Coyote Ugly Appearance

In 2000, Johnny Knoxville made a minor appearance in the movie Coyote Ugly.

2001: The Tree Project

In 2001, Knoxville's original leading role debut was set to be a holiday comedy released in late 2001 named The Tree, but the project never came to fruition.

2002: Men in Black II

In 2002, Johnny Knoxville appeared in Men in Black II playing a two-headed alien.

2004: A Dirty Shame and Walking Tall

In 2004, Johnny Knoxville acted in both John Waters' "A Dirty Shame" and appeared as a supporting character in "Walking Tall" with The Rock.

2005: Hosts Saturday Night Live

In 2005, Johnny Knoxville hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live. This was after declining an offer to perform Jackass stunts on the show weekly.

2005: The Dukes of Hazzard

In 2005, Knoxville appeared in the feature film The Dukes of Hazzard.

2005: Daltry Calhoun and The Ringer

In 2005, Knoxville starred in Katrina Holden Bronson's Daltry Calhoun and The Ringer, where he pretended to be disabled and joined the Special Olympics.

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.

October 13, 2008: WWE Debut

On October 13, 2008, Johnny Knoxville made his WWE television debut on Raw, beginning a feud with The Great Khali.

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.

July 2009: Final Divorce Arrangements

In July 2009, final divorce arrangements between Johnny Knoxville and Melanie Cates were settled.

December 2009: Birth of Son

In December 2009, Johnny Knoxville's girlfriend Naomi Nelson gave birth to their son.

September 24, 2010: Marriage to Naomi Nelson

On September 24, 2010, Johnny Knoxville married Naomi Nelson.

October 4, 2010: Guest Star on Raw

On October 4, 2010, Johnny Knoxville appeared as a guest star on Raw in Wichita, Kansas.

2010: Dickhouse Productions

In 2010, Dickhouse Productions, owned and operated by Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, and Spike Jonze, released The Birth of Big Air and The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia.

2010: Detroit Lives

In 2010, Johnny Knoxville hosted a three-part online video series for Palladium Boots titled Detroit Lives, focusing on the resurgence of creativity in Detroit.