Claim: Bam Margera appeared on MTV's Jackass.

Jackass is an American reality series , originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002 , featuring people performing various dangerous , crude , self-injuring stunts and pranks . The show served as a launchpad for the television and acting careers of Johnny Knoxville , Bam Margera , and Steve-O , who previously had only minor acting roles .   Since 2001 , three Jackass films have been produced and released by MTV corporate sibling Paramount Pictures , continuing the franchise after its run on television . The show sparked several spin-offs including Viva La Bam , Wildboyz , Homewrecker , Dr. Steve-O , Nitro Circus , and Blastazoid .   The show placed # 68 on Entertainment Weekly `` New TV Classics '' list .