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Jackass Star Reveals Real Name Reason
30 Jun
Summary
- Johnny Knoxville chose his stage name to avoid venereal disease comparisons.
- The movie Jackass: Best and Last chronicles the franchise's history.
- Several Jackass cast members use nicknames that became their identities.
The movie Jackass: Best and Last is receiving critical acclaim, potentially marking the definitive conclusion for the stunt and prank franchise. The film revisits the early days of Jackass, prompting host Johnny Knoxville to explain his adopted name.
On the red carpet, Knoxville shared that his real name, PJ Clapp, led to unwanted comparisons with a venereal disease, prompting his decision to use "Johnny Knoxville." This name combines his middle name, John, with his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee.
The current film, Jackass: Best and Last, functions as a documentary, chronicling the cast's history alongside new stunts. While Bam Margera did not return for this final movie, his parents, Phil and April, attended the premiere.
Many Jackass members, like Steve-O (Stephen) and Wee Man (Jason), are primarily known by their chosen nicknames. These monikers have become synonymous with their identities, earned through years of enduring injuries and executing wild stunts.
