Johnny Knoxville
Definition
American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and daredevil stunt performer, best known as the co-creator and star of the MTV reality series 'Jackass,' where he subjects himself to absurd and painful pranks.
Stage name of Philip John Clapp (born 1971), whose deadpan delivery and willingness to endure self-inflicted injuries have made him a cult icon in extreme comedy.
Examples
After too many energy drinks, my buddy decided to go full Johnny Knoxville and staple his hand to a skateboard.
The party was dull until someone yelled 'Johnny Knoxville style!' and started jumping shopping carts down the stairs.
She watched old Jackass reruns, muttering that Johnny Knoxville's pain tolerance was either superhuman or just bad judgment.
In a meeting, he pitched his idea with Johnny Knoxville confidence: zero fear, maximum regret potential.