Johnny Knoxville: Life, Career, and Future Projects
Summary
In this article, we delve into the life and career of Johnny Knoxville, the creator of Jackass. We explore his involvement in creating Jackass, his time in jail, his love for bull riding, his future projects, and much more.
Table of Contents
- The creation of Jackass
- Paying for rental cars damaged during filming
- Time in jail for trespassing
- Love for bull riding and bull injuries
- Most embarrassing moment
- Future projects
- Knoxville’s personal life
The creation of Jackass
Johnny Knoxville is a famous actor and writer known for his work in Jackass and his self-defense equipment article in Big Brother Magazine. He got his name by combining his middle name and the city he grew up in, Knoxville. In the interview, he talks about his involvement in creating Jackass, which he describes as a “happy accident.” He explains that he and his friends were making videos for Big Brother Magazine, and the Jackass idea came from there.
Paying for rental cars damaged during filming
Knoxville talks about how they would often rent cars to use in stunts, and they would always end up being damaged. He admits that he would always pay for the damages out of his own pocket, as he felt responsible for them.
Time in jail for trespassing
Knoxville talks about his time in jail for trespassing, which he describes as a “dumb mistake.” He explains that he was trying to film a skit and ended up getting arrested. He spent eight hours in jail and says that it was a “humbling experience.”
Love for bull riding and bull injuries
Knoxville talks about his love for bull riding and shares some details about his bull injuries. He explains that he has had a few broken bones from bull riding, but he still loves it. He also talks about how he has had to have some surgeries to repair the damage.
Most embarrassing moment
Knoxville shares his most embarrassing moment, which involved a game of Clue and a little gas. He explains that he was playing Clue with some friends and let out a little gas, thinking it would be silent. However, it ended up being loud and everyone heard it, which was embarrassing.
Future projects
Knoxville talks about his future projects, which include working on documentaries and a Hulu series called Reboot. He explains that he is excited about these projects and that he enjoys working on them.
Knoxville’s personal life
Knoxville talks about his personal life, including his love for hiking and doing pushups to stay in shape. He admits that he is not in the best shape at the moment but is working on it. He also talks about his love for Converse shoes, which he wears because he is a creature of habit and loves them. He wears sunglasses out of vanity, but they are prescription glasses. Lastly, he jokes about being a nice guy and not a xenomorph.
