Johnny Knoxville Biography
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Salary
Walking Tall (2004): $5,000,000
Trivia

Attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California.

At age of eight had flu, pneumonia and bronchitis all at same time and nearly died.

Suffers from asthma.

His dad sells used cars.

Was writing for a skateboarding magazine called Big Brother when he did a story about self-defense equipment, which he tried on himself while Jeff Tremaine (editor for Big Brother) filmed it. These led to the Big Brother Videos Shit, Number Two, and Boob, which paved the way for Land Speed, CKY2K, and CKY3K. The CKY videos later became the first episodes of
Jackass.

Grew up in southern Knoxville, Tennessee.

His wife Melanie is from Texas and she is a clothing designer. They have a daughter named Madison. Johnny has her name tattooed on his chest over his heart.

There was a bidding war between Comedy Central and Mtv over Johnny. Mtv won, thus "Jackass" was born.

Offered a spot on Saturday Night Live, but turned it down. Later on May 7, 2005, he hosted the show.

Was knocked unconscious 3 times during making of
Jackass.

Won his role in "Grand Theft Parsons" after Hugh Jackman had to drop out due to prior commitments.

Has a scar on his head from getting a punch from professional heavyweight boxer "Butterbean" during a segment of "Jackass:The Movie"

Has his own production company, Dickhouse Productions, which co-produces most of his productions (e.g. Jackass).

Attended South-Young High School in Knoxville, Tennessee

Has worked with actor David Koechner on three different films, _Life Without Dick (2001)_ ,
The Dukes of Hazzard and
Daltry Calhoun.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category for his roles in the films
Daltry Calhoun,
The Dukes of Hazzard and
The Ringer, however, he failed to receive a nomination.

Is an avid
Johnny Cash fan.

He is friends with heavyweight fighter Eric "Butterbean" Esch. At the Larry Holmes v. Butterbean fight in 2002, he autographed fight promoter Frank Azzalina's model - daughter Stephanie Amaya's evening gown.

Was able to make friends with two of his heroes, Johnny Cash, and Hunter S. Thompson before their respective deaths, even buying a cabin and other possessions from Cash.
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