Johnny Knoxville
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Knoxville's legacy is defined by his role in creating the modern stunt-comedy genre. The Jackass franchise has grossed over $500 million worldwide, and its influence can be seen in countless YouTube pranksters and reality stunt shows. Knoxville's willingness to push physical limits, enduring over 16 concussions, has made him an icon of controlled chaos. The franchise's longevity, spanning 26 years, is a testament to its unique blend of danger and friendship.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Records
Set multiple records during Jackass stunts, including most firecrackers attached to a human body.
MTV's 40 Greatest Shows of All Time
Jackass ranked in the top 40 greatest TV shows.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time
Greatest TV Shows of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
2001-11-15
Jackass: The Most Dangerous Show on TV
Entertainment Weekly
2002-10-18
Jackass: The Movie
Entertainment Weekly
2010-10-15
Jackass 3D: The Gross-Out Movie of the Year
Interview Magazine
2026-04-01
Johnny Knoxville: The Exit Interview
Records & Feats
Most firecrackers attached to a human body
Set a Guinness World Record during a Jackass stunt by attaching 80 firecrackers to his body and detonating them.
Longest-running stunt-comedy franchise
The Jackass franchise spanned 26 years from 2000 to 2026, making it the longest-running stunt-comedy franchise in history.