Johnny Knoxville made his start on MTV's Jackass. The stuntman charmed audiences with his charismatic persona and captivated fans with his on-screen presence. Before long, Knoxville began appearing in movies beyond the Jackass franchise and became a film actor. His acting roles in theatrical releases are ranked on IMDb.
Knoxville is in more movies than fans may realize. He's worked with cult directors like John Waters in one of his top 10 rated movies A Dirty Shame and Hollywood Schwarzenegger-starring action movies like The Last Stand. Audiences who followed Knoxville past his early days in Jackass have taken their opinions about his theatrical acting roles to IMDb.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — 5.8
Childhood favorites to many, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles got a film reboot in the early 2010s. The movie brought the titular turtles to life via CGI. Several live-action actors of note appeared, like Whoopie Goldberg and Megan Fox.
Fans may not be able to tell, but it's Johnny Knoxville voicing the leader of the turtles, Leonardo, in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The film isn't Knoxville's highest-rated acting role, but his performance made the top ten.
Grand Theft Parsons — 6.0
Considering the laughs audiences get from Jackass, fans may think comedy is the only genre for Johnny Knoxville. However, he has also shown his dramatic abilities in movies not driven by chuckles. Although it has its jokes, Grand Theft Parsons is one of them.
The movie tells the story of Gram Parsons, a real-life country musician who died in the early 70s. Knoxville plays Parsons' manager Phil Kaufman alongside celebrated dramatic actors like Michael Shannon. Fans took to IMDb to say Knoxville held his own among his fellow stars.
Small Apartments — 6.1
Knoxville has acted in several smaller projects in addition to big franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Small Apartments is an indie comedy Knoxville appeared in. He worked with other funnymen and women in the feature like Billy Crystal and Rebel Wilson.
The film follows the story of dramatic happenings inside the walls of an apartment building. The Matt Lucas-starring picture sees Johnny Knoxville as Tommy Balls, a liquor store clerk. James Caan is perhaps the most legendary actor to share credit with Knoxville in the film.
Men In Black II — 6.2
Some fans love the Men In Black franchise so much, they think it deserves another chance. After the first film's reputation grew in praise, audiences received its first sequel with Men In Black II. Knoxville's role isn't as prominent as Will Smith's or Tommy Lee Jones', but he helped make the film a hit.
Knoxville plays the alien lackey with two heads, Scrad/ Charlie. He is the right-hand follower of the film's villain Serleena. As such, fans see a good bit of Knoxville in the film. He shows off his comedic acting skills in one of the highest-rated MIB movies.
The Last Stand — 6.3
It is hard to argue The Last Stand isn't one of the biggest blockbuster Johnny Knoxville movies. Furthermore, he has a starring role in the film against action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. Knoxville plays weapons collector Lewis Dinkum in the crime thriller.
The Last Stand follows Schwarzenegger's Sheriff Ray Owens going after drug trade leaders in the southwest. Knoxville's Dinkum acts as his sidekick. The two work together to take down the bad guys in one of Knoxville's most action-packed theatrical features.
Walking Tall — 6.3
Knoxville has acted in a few action movies, unsurprisingly for anyone familiar with the stuntman's resume. His physical skills seem to translate in the action movie setting when placed in such a role. 1973's Walking Tall was remade and released in the early 2000s.
Knoxville co-stars in Walking Tall, with action star Dwayne Johnson taking on the lead role. He plays Ray Templeton, who Johnson's U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Chris Vaughn recruits to help him clean up crime in his small town. It isn't one of Dwayne Johnson's most highly-rated movies but still earned a 6.3 on IMDb.
Elvis & Nixon — 6.4
Elvis & Nixon showcases Knoxville as Sonny West. The movie follows the real-life story of when Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon met during his presidency. Sonny West was Presley's friend and bodyguard during the time of the meeting.
Knoxville acts alongside some of his most famous co-stars in the film. Kevin Spacey plays Richard Nixon, while Michael Shannon plays Elvis Presley. The film isn't among Michael Shannon's most highly-rated movies but features one of Johnny Knoxville's most highly-rated theatrical performances.
Bad Grandpa — 6.5
Knoxville performs stunts in Bad Grandpa, but the film follows a loose plotline, unlike the Jackass movies. As such, he acts with strangers on the street as hidden cameras roll, as well as with actors in front of high-definition film cameras. Furthermore, Knoxville plays the titular star character.
Knoxville is Irving Zisman, grandfather to Billy Zisman-Muskie in the movie. Bad Grandpa presents some of the actor/stuntman's strongest skills, seemingly joining his experiences in Jackass with various acting roles. Although it isn't as highly rated as the Jackass films in which he plays himself, it is one of his highest-rated acting roles.
Big Trouble — 6.5
Johnny Knoxville is credited with a supporting role in Big Trouble. The Tim Allen-starring dark comedy follows the mishaps of Eliot Arnold and the people he finds himself with, in a Miami-set story.
Knoxville plays Eddie Leadbetter who is almost always seen with his buddy Snake Dupree. The two are criminals who have escaped prison and continue to wreak havoc through the streets of Miami. Audiences got a memorable performance with Big Trouble, and fans call the movie one of Knoxville's best theatrical acting roles.
Lords Of Dogtown — 7.1
Lords Of Dogtown gave fans Johnny Knoxville's highest-rated theatrical acting role on IMDb. The film follows a few young skateboarders in southern California during the 1970s. The main characters put together a skateboarding team, the Z-boys, and a journey to fame follows.
Knoxville plays the small but important role of Topper Burks. He acts as a plot point in convincing one of the Z-boys to go solo and leave his team behind, causing conflict in the story. It isn't close to Knoxville's most prominent theatrical acting role, but his performance helped Lords of Dogtown earn a high rating on IMDb.