Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville rose to prominence as a co-creator and star of the MTV reality stunt show "Jackass," a success that led to subsequent film adaptations, including the latest installment, "Jackass Forever," in 2022. Knoxville's venture into the film industry extends beyond "Jackass," with acting roles in films such as "Men in Black II," "The Dukes of Hazzard," and "Walking Tall," as well as voicing Leonardo in the 2014 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." He has also showcased his diverse skills in the entertainment industry through his involvement in various TV shows, such as "Reboot" and "The Dudesons in America," and as the co-producer of "Nitro Circus" on MTV. In 2026, Knoxville began hosting the series "Fear Factor: House of Fear."

Knoxville's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his ownership and operation of Dickhouse Productions alongside Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, and his formation of Hello Junior in partnership with Paramount Pictures in 2014. He made his mark in the wrestling world through his WWE television debut in 2008 and participation in the 2022 Royal Rumble event. Off-screen, Knoxville has shared his experiences and insights through his podcast "Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker," launched in 2024. His writing and producing credits span various "Jackass" films, including "Jackass: The Movie," "Jackass 3D," and "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa."

As an executive producer and co-creator of "Nitro Circus," Knoxville's contributions to the TV industry have been recognized with a Guycon award at the 2014 Guys Choice Awards. His voice acting skills have also been utilized in the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" from 2012 to 2024 and in video games like "Jackass: The Game." Knoxville's diverse media appearances range from TV specials and documentaries to guest appearances on talk shows, web series, and YouTube episodes on channels like "Hot Ones" and "WIRED's Most Searched Questions." He has also participated in "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel, featured in "Jackass Shark Week 2.0" in 2022, and appeared in "History of the World, Part II," streamed on Hulu in 2023.