Johnny Knoxville's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$50 Million
Age:	54
Born:	March 11, 1971
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Feb 11, 2026

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• Introduction
• Before Wealth & Fame
• The Creation Of Jackass
• Film Career
• Television Appearances
• Dickhouse Productions
• Professional Wrestling Experiences
• Highest-Grossing Movies

Introduction

Johnny Knoxville is an American professional actor, film producer, comedian, and stunt performer with an estimated net worth of $50 Million.

Before Wealth & Fame

After graduating from high school, Johnny Knoxville struggled to break into the entertainment industry, picking up occasional commercial roles. In addition to acting as an extra, he pitched ideas for articles to magazines to bring in some cash while hoping to land roles. His concept for testing self-defense devices on himself led to his career breakthrough and the television series that made him a household name.

The Creation Of Jackass

After pitching the self-defense idea to Jeff Tremaine, editor of the skateboarding magazine Big Brother, Knoxville began working on the Jackass concept. Tremaine introduced him to director Spike Jonze, and eventually, he landed a deal with MTV to produce the series, with Steve-O and Chris Pontius co-starring.

The show was a huge hit, spawning two additional seasons and numerous movies in a franchise that defined 1990s extreme reality television. Renowned for its outrageous stunts and pranks, its success generated a network of related merchandise and online content, including blogs and videos. It also became deeply rooted in skateboarding culture, with iconic skaters such as Tony Hawk becoming closely associated with the brand.

Film Career

With the success of Jackass under his belt, Johnny Knoxville was able to return to pursuing his passion for acting in a series of high-profile releases. In 2002, he appeared alongside superstar Will Smith in the science fiction comedy sequel Men in Black II, which proved to be a box office smash.

After a supporting role in the John Waters movie A Dirty Shame in 2004, the following year, he landed the leading role in the action comedy film The Dukes of Hazzard. A cinematic reboot of the much-loved television series from the 1980s, it co-starred Jessica Simpson and earned double its theater production budget.

Another leading role followed with Lords of Dogtown, in which he played the character Topper Burks, followed by a guest appearance in Coyote Ugly. Knoxville has also performed in several movies where his scenes were eventually cut, including Killshot, based on the Elmore Leonard novel.

Television Appearances

His extensive television credits predate Jackass, beginning with an appearance on The Ben Stiller Show and serving as a presenter for MTV awards shows. Knoxville has also provided voice acting for animated shows, including King of the Hill and Seth MacFarlane’s long-running Family Guy series.

Knoxville has also been featured on notable television series, including The Goode Family, Nitro Circus, and Dancing With the Stars. He also played Actor No. 2 in The Orville, a popular satirical science fiction series that parodied the hit series Star Trek.

Dickhouse Productions

Thanks to his relationship with Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville has also enjoyed a successful career in entertainment production through Dickhouse Productions. Jonze, who worked with Scarlett Johansson on the film Her, collaborated with Knoxville on a string of television shows and documentaries.

He produced the 2010 documentary The Birth of Big Air, which covered the life of Matt Hoffman and The White and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia.

In 2015, he formed a second production company, Hello Junior, and collaborated with Paramount Pictures on several projects.

Professional Wrestling Experiences

Throughout his career, Johnny Knoxville has been closely associated with professional wrestling, appearing at the WWE on many occasions. In 2008, he made his first appearance on WWE Raw, returning to the franchise once again for an episode in 2010.

In 2021, Knoxville made a guest appearance at the WWE SmackDown event, then appeared via video link in the 2021 WWE Day 1 event. The following year, he announced his entry into the Royal Rumble event in the signature namesake match, beginning a feud with Sami Zayn.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Here’s a complete list of Johnny Knoxville’s ten highest-grossing movies:

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – $485 million (2014)
2. Men in Black II – $445 million (2002)
3. Jackass 3D – $172 million (2010)
4. Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa – $152 million (2013)
5. Skiptrace – $137 million (2016)
6. Coyote Ugly – $114 million (2000)
7. The Dukes of Hazzard – $111 million (2005)
8. Jackass Number Two – $85 million (2006)
9. Jackass Forever – $81 million (2022)
10. Jackass: The Movie – $79 million (2002)