Johnny Knoxville, born March 11, 1971, is an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer best known as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality series "Jackass." The show, which became a cultural phenomenon, featured Knoxville and his friends performing outrageous and dangerous stunts, leading to a successful film franchise. Knoxville became a central figure in the rise of reality TV. Beyond "Jackass," Knoxville has appeared in films such as "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Bad Grandpa," and "Men in Black II.