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Famous as :
Comic actorBirth Name :
Phillip John ClappBirth Date :
March 11, 1971Birth Place :
Knoxville, Tennessee, USASpouse :
Melanie (clothing designer, 15-May-95 - 20-Mar-08)Claim to fame :
As principal star of the MTV series "Jackass" (2000)
Johnny Knoxville's Girlfriend Pregnant With His Baby
August 19, 2009 11:08:53A baby is on board for Johnny Knoxville and his girlfriend of nearly a year Naomi Nelson. A representative for the actor exclusively confirms to Us Weekly that Naomi is three months pregnant. "Yes, they are expecting and very excited," says the representative.
The representative doesn't provide any other information about Naomi's pregnancy, yet an insider close to Johnny has been cited as telling Life and Style, "He's excited - and a little nervous." The insider goes on stating, "He's found a degree of peace with Naomi. He treats her like an angel and keeps reminding her that all his strange stunts are just part of his job."
Johnny Knoxville Blogs About Grenade Arrest at LAX
January 17, 2009 01:01:29Actor Johnny Knoxville took to his blog Thursday, January 15 to set the record straight on his brief arrest at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for bringing a fake grenade. He insisted in the post, titled "johnny knoxville's rotten luck," that his arrest was just a misunderstanding.
"A few days ago, I was filming some commercials for this show we are doing for MTV called Nitro Circus, so I took a bunch of silly props in my carry-on bag to the shoot. Well, when the shoot was over, the wardrobe girl packed my luggage so I could go home and, unbeknownst to me, she packed a FAKE hand grenade (a prop grenade that I'd taken to the shoot) in the front zipper of my luggage," he explained. "Needless to say, when I was packing to go out of town this morning with my girlfriend and daughter, I didn't see the FAKE grenade in my luggage."
Johnny Knoxville Briefly Detained at LAX for Carrying Fake Grenade
January 16, 2009 10:01:51"Jackass" actor Johnny Knoxville was on Thursday morning, January 15 briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for bringing a fake grenade. He was about to board an American Airlines flight for Miami when security screeners noticed the prohibited item inside his luggage.
However, after a careful investigation bomb squad determined the grenade "lacked a firing pin or explosive," the Associated Press reported. And so, Knoxville was freed and allowed to board his plane.
MTV Greenlight Eight Non-Scripted Series
December 17, 2008 03:12:44MTV's original programming line-up is expanding with eight original non-scripted series getting the thumbs up from the entertainment network. With the titles, like "Nitro Circus", "Daddy's Girls", "The Girls of Hedsor Hall" and "MTV's Untitled Performing Arts Reality Project", the new shows coming up over the next several months will be produced by the likes of Johnny Knoxville, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Donald Trump, Nick Lachey, and others.
"In the coming months, we are unveiling an extremely ambitious launch schedule filled with an unprecedented volume of new content," Tony DiSanto, executive VP of series development and programming, explained. It is further explained that MTV is looking forward to launching a two-hour block of original programming on Sundays at 9 P.M. and air original shows at 9 P.M. on Mondays and Thursdays starting in the first quarter of 2009.
Johnny Knoxville's Divorce from Wife of Twelve Years Finalized
March 25, 2008 09:03:18It's official. Johnny Knoxville and his wife of twelve years Melanie Lynn Clapp are officially singles again in the eyes of the law. The couple had their divorce finalized on March 20, according to court documents obtained by E! News.
Several issues including spousal and child support, as well as custody of their 11-year-old daughter, Madison, were still being worked out. Though so, the documents stated that until the outstanding issues are dealt with, Knoxville must cover the family with health and medical insurance.
Johnny Knoxville Filing for Divorce
July 04, 2007 10:07:41
Johnny Knoxville brought his marriage of twelve years to court. The Jackass star is filing for a divorce from wife Melanie Lynn Clapp.
According to Los Angeles Superior Court filing, the actor whose real name is Philip John Clapp, cited irreconcilable differences on the paper. There is no prenup and Knoxville is seeking a joint custody of 11-year-old daughter Madison. He will also fulfill the spousal support which is unspecified.
Johnny Knoxville Separated from Wife Melanie
February 05, 2007 09:02:15
The beginning of February, which should be a month full of love since Valentine Day is near, unfortunately brings bad news. Johnny Knoxville, the actor who is famous for his portrayal in the "Jackass", has separated from wife Melanie.
Amanda Silverman, representative for the actor, confirmed the news to US Weekly magazine, saying, "They have been separated." Rumors are heating up that Johnny and Melanie's marriage was under strain following allegations of infidelity.
Johnny Depp Snatches the Top Spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September 2006 Edition
October 02, 2006 05:10:31
Looks like Johnny Depp's charisma has grown stronger. Known for his brilliant acting flair and captivating look, the striking actor has really won numerous favors this time to claim the no.1 slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September Edition, replacing Channing Tatum who now has to go one step down as the runner-up of the list.
Coming up to the third and fourth position are popular music artists Shakira and Chris Brown, both delightfully escalating a few notches from their last month positions followed by another young singing talent Jesse McCartney on number five. What's interesting here is that the "Beautiful Soul" singer previously was placed far below on the #60, so this certainly is such a great leap for this New Yorker to make.
Knoxville Denies Simpson Affair Rumors
March 02, 2005 11:03:31Driven so furious by rumors saying he's seduced Simpson while they filmed movie remake The Dukes Of Hazzard, the 33 years old Knoxville tells gossip website Pagesix.Com, "It's such bulls**t." Further, he insists both Jessica and Lachey are virtually inseparable, so it's impossible for him to romance Jessica behind her husband Nick Lachey's back because he often visits her on the set.
