Johnny Knoxville
Appearances: 3Shows: 3Latest: Jun 18, 2026
Latest appearance: Jun 18, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Johnny Knoxville is an actor, stunt performer, and filmmaker best known for co-creating and starring in the reality comedy series Jackass. He has also appeared in films such as Bad Grandpa and The Dukes of Hazzard.
All appearances
The Daily Show (1)
Interview
Johnny Knoxville - "Jackass: Best and Last" | The Daily Show
Johnny Knoxville discusses Jackass: Best and Last, a theatrical retrospective revisiting the group’s most painful stunts and long friendship. He recalls beginning with pepper spray, a stun gun and shooting himself, explains how larger sets and ubiquitous phones changed their work, and announces Jackass the Podcast.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
Interview
Interview
Johnny Knoxville promotes Jackass Best and Last, the group’s final film, and recalls an enormous explosion that led bystanders to think a plane had crashed. He also revisits kidnapping Brad Pitt for an early bit, credits his prank-loving father for his comic instincts and confirms the cast will continue with a podcast.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1)
Interview
Johnny Knoxville Reveals Dave England Ripped the Tendon Off His Finger While Filming Jackass 5
Johnny Knoxville previews the Fear Factor: House of Fear finale and explains why hosting its challenges feels safer than attempting them himself. He also discusses filming Jackass 5, including a stunt that tore a tendon from Dave England’s finger, and describes the elaborate pranks his father played on him growing up.
