History of Johnny Knoxville in Timeline
Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp, is an American stunt performer, actor, producer, and screenwriter. He rose to fame as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt show *Jackass* and its successful movie franchise. Knoxville is primarily known for his involvement in dangerous and often outrageous stunts, showcasing a unique blend of comedy and physical risk-taking. His work has made him a prominent figure in pop culture and entertainment.
1935: Birth of Philip Clapp (Knoxville's Father)
In 1935, Philip Clapp, Johnny Knoxville's father, was born. He worked as a car and tire salesman.
1938: Birth of Lemoyne Houck (Knoxville's Mother)
In 1938, Lemoyne Houck (later Lemoyne Clapp), Johnny Knoxville's mother, was born. She was a Sunday school teacher.
March 11, 1971: Johnny Knoxville's Birth
On March 11, 1971, Philip John Clapp, known professionally as Johnny Knoxville, was born. He later became a stunt performer, actor, producer, and screenwriter.
1989: Knoxville Moves to California
In 1989, after graduating high school, Johnny Knoxville moved to California to pursue an acting career.
1992: Stand-in for Keanu Reeves
In 1992, Johnny Knoxville worked as Keanu Reeves's stand-in for Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'.
May 15, 1995: Marriage to Melanie Lynn 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 Lynn Cates welcomed their daughter.
2000: Jackass Debut
In 2000, Johnny Knoxville co-created and starred in the MTV reality stunt show Jackass.
2000: Appearance in Coyote Ugly
In 2000, Johnny Knoxville made a minor appearance in the movie 'Coyote Ugly'.
2001: Jackass End
In 2001, the MTV reality stunt show Jackass, co-created and starred by Johnny Knoxville, concluded.
2001: The Tree Project Abandoned
In late 2001, Johnny Knoxville's original leading role debut was set to be in a holiday comedy called 'The Tree', but the project never came to fruition.
2002: Acting Role in Men in Black II
In 2002, Johnny Knoxville had an acting role in the film 'Men in Black II'.
2004: Acting Roles in A Dirty Shame and Walking Tall
In 2004, Johnny Knoxville had acting roles in the films 'A Dirty Shame' and 'Walking Tall'.
2004: A Dirty Shame and Walking Tall Roles
In 2004, Johnny Knoxville worked with John Waters in 'A Dirty Shame' and appeared as a supporting character in 'Walking Tall'.
2005: Multiple Film Roles in 2005
In 2005, Johnny Knoxville appeared in 'The Dukes of Hazzard', 'The Ringer', and 'Lords of Dogtown'.
2005: Release of The Dukes of Hazzard
In 2005, Johnny Knoxville appeared in 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.
2005: Saturday Night Live Hosting Gig
In 2005, Johnny Knoxville hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live after previously turning down an offer to perform stunts for the show weekly.
2005: Starring in Daltry Calhoun and The Ringer
In 2005, Johnny Knoxville starred in 'Daltry Calhoun' and 'The Ringer'.
July 2006: Separation from Melanie Lynn Cates
In July 2006, Johnny Knoxville and Melanie Lynn Cates separated after 11 years of marriage.
2006: Jackass Film Series Continues
In 2006, following the conclusion of Jackass, Johnny Knoxville and his co-stars released the second installment in the Jackass film series.
July 3, 2007: Filing for Divorce
On July 3, 2007, Johnny Knoxville filed for divorce from Melanie Lynn Cates.
March 2008: Divorce Legally Ended
In March 2008, Johnny Knoxville's divorce from Melanie Lynn Cates was legally finalized.
October 13, 2008: WWE Television Debut
On October 13, 2008, Johnny Knoxville made his WWE television debut on Raw, starting a feud with The Great Khali.
2008: Injury During Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel
In 2008, Johnny Knoxville tore his urethra during a stunt for 'Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel'.
February 4, 2009: Urethra Injury Explanation on The Howard Stern Show
On February 4, 2009, Johnny Knoxville explained on 'The Howard Stern Show' that he tore his urethra during a stunt for 'Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel'.
July 2009: Final Divorce Arrangements Settled
In July 2009, the final divorce arrangements between Johnny Knoxville and Melanie Lynn Cates were settled.
December 2009: Birth of Son
In December 2009, Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson welcomed their son.
September 24, 2010: Marriage to Naomi Nelson
On September 24, 2010, Johnny Knoxville married Naomi Nelson.
October 4, 2010: WWE Guest Star Appearance
On October 4, 2010, Johnny Knoxville appeared as the guest star on an episode of Raw in Wichita, Kansas.
2010: Dickhouse Productions Projects
In 2010, Dickhouse Productions, owned by Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, and Spike Jonze, produced 'The Birth of Big Air' and 'The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia', both picked up by Tribeca Films.
2010: Third Jackass Installment
In 2010, Johnny Knoxville and his co-stars released the third installment in the Jackass film series.
2010: Detroit Lives Video Series
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.
2010: Jackass 3D Credits
In 2010, Johnny Knoxville's daughter was seen punching Tremaine with a boxing glove in the credits of Jackass 3D.
October 2011: Birth of Daughter with Naomi Nelson
In October 2011, Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson welcomed their second child together, a daughter.
2012: Guest Voice on SpongeBob SquarePants
In 2012, Johnny Knoxville guest-starred as the voice of Johnny Krill in "Extreme Spots", an episode of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'.
2013: Acting Role in The Last Stand
In 2013, Johnny Knoxville had an acting role in the film 'The Last Stand'.
2013: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Release
In 2013, Johnny Knoxville starred as Irving Zisman in 'Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,' the first film in the series to feature a storyline.
2013: Success of Bad Grandpa
In late 2013, the massive success of 'Bad Grandpa' paved the way for Johnny Knoxville's new production company, 'Hello Junior', and its deal with Paramount Pictures.
May 2014: Formation of Hello Junior Production Company
In May 2014, Johnny Knoxville and Derek Freda announced the formation of a new production company called 'Hello Junior', which signed an exclusive two-year first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.
2014: Voice Role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Johnny Knoxville voiced Leonardo in the film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2014: Voice of Leonardo in TMNT Movie
In 2014, Johnny Knoxville voiced Leonardo in the film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2016: Acting Role in Skiptrace
In 2016, Johnny Knoxville had an acting role in the film 'Skiptrace'.
2017: Death of Lemoyne Clapp (Knoxville's Mother)
In 2017, Lemoyne Clapp (née Houck), Johnny Knoxville's mother, passed away.
2018: Death of Philip Clapp (Knoxville's Father)
In 2018, Philip Clapp, Johnny Knoxville's father, passed away.
January 1, 2022: Royal Rumble Announcement
On January 1, 2022, Johnny Knoxville announced at WWE's Day 1 pay-per-view that he would participate in the Royal Rumble match.
June 17, 2022: Filing for Divorce from Naomi Nelson
On June 17, 2022, it was reported that Johnny Knoxville had filed for divorce from Naomi Nelson.
December 2022: Lawsuit from Khalil Khan
In December 2022, Johnny Knoxville was sued by handyman Khalil Khan for an incident during the filming of 'The Prank Panel'.
2022: Jackass Forever Released
In 2022, Johnny Knoxville and his co-stars released the fourth installment of the Jackass film series, titled 'Jackass Forever'.
2022: Television Series Reboot
In 2022, Johnny Knoxville appeared in the television series Reboot.
May 2024: Second Lawsuit
In May 2024, Johnny Knoxville was sued for allegedly tazing a segment producer during the filming of 'The Prank Panel'.
2024: Podcast Launch
In April of 2024, Johnny Knoxville launched his podcast, "Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker".
November 2025: Marriage to Emily Ting
On 17th November 2025, Johnny Knoxville married his long-term partner, costumer designer Emily Ting. The wedding was officiated by John Waters.
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