Age, Biography and Wiki
Wayne Knight is an American actor and comedian who has a net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his roles as Newman in the television sitcom Seinfeld, and as the voice of Al McWhiggin in the Disney/Pixar film Toy Story 2.
Knight was born on August 7, 1955 in New York City. He attended the University of Georgia, where he studied drama. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Knight's first major role was as Newman in the television sitcom Seinfeld. He also had a recurring role in the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun. He has appeared in numerous films, including Jurassic Park, Basic Instinct, and Dirty Dancing. He also provided the voice of Al McWhiggin in the Disney/Pixar film Toy Story 2.
In addition to his acting career, Knight is also a philanthropist. He is a supporter of the American Cancer Society, and has donated to numerous charities.
| Popular As |
Wayne Elliot Knight |
| Occupation |
Actor, voice actor, comedian |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
7 August, 1955 |
| Birthday |
7 August |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 69 years old group.
Wayne Knight Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Wayne Knight height is 1.7 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.7 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Wayne Knight's Wife?
His wife is Paula Sutor (m. 1996-2003)
Clare de Chenu (m. 2006)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Paula Sutor (m. 1996-2003)
Clare de Chenu (m. 2006) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Wayne Knight Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Wayne Knight worth at the age of 69 years old? Wayne Knight’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Wayne Knight's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Wayne Knight Social Network
Timeline
Knight appeared as Santa in Elf: The Musical in November 2012. He previously appeared on Broadway in Art in 1999. In April 2012, Knight was featured in the romantic comedy, She Wants Me. In February 2014, Knight reprised the character Newman, during one commercial during the Super Bowl, alongside Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander. In December 2017, Knight was featured in an advertisement for KFC depicting Colonel Sanders.
Knight is a Democrat; he attended the September 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Barack Obama's successful reelection.
Knight guest starred on an episode of 2010, of Fox TV's drama series Bones, in the first season of the TV Land comedy series Hot in Cleveland (2010), where he became a recurring character for season two, and on an episode of The Whole Truth in the fall of 2010. He played an Internet fixated couch potato in the TV Land sitcom, The Exes. In the summer of 2011, he appeared in the BBC/Starz series Torchwood: Miracle Day as Brian Friedkin.
In 2009, Knight reprised his role as the Seinfeld character Newman for the seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also guest starred on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 10, Episode "Working Stiffs".
Wayne Elliot Knight was born in New York City to a Catholic family. His parents are textile factory supervisor William Edward Knight and Grace (Monti) Knight. His father moved the family to Cartersville, Georgia, where he worked in the textile industry. Knight went to local schools and was a lineman on his high school's football team. He attended the University of Georgia, but did not complete his degree until 2008.
Knight married makeup artist Paula Sutor on May 26, 1996 in a ceremony held in fellow Seinfeld cast member Michael Richards' home. The couple divorced by December 2003. He married his second wife Clare de Chenu on October 15, 2006; together they have a son.
He also appeared in Dead Again, To Die For, and Space Jam. In the 1990s, Knight played supporting roles on two television series on NBC. He played the mailman Newman, Jerry's neighbour and nemesis in Seinfeld, and Officer Don Orville, Sally's love interest, in 3rd Rock from the Sun. He had earlier appeared in Against the Grain. He also appeared as a regular on two sketch comedy series, The Edge for Fox and Assaulted Nuts for Cinemax and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
Knight appeared in various films produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Dirty Dancing (1987), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), JFK (1991) and Basic Instinct (1992). He was the first actor cast in Jurassic Park after director Steven Spielberg saw his performance in Basic Instinct. Knight was cast as InGen Corporation's chief programmer for the park and secret spy for Biosyn, Dennis Nedry.
Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He is known for playing Newman in Seinfeld (1992–1998), Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park (1993), Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2 (1999), and Tantor in Tarzan (1999). His other roles include Officer Don Orville in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001), Stan Podolak in Space Jam (1996), Zack Mallozzi in Rat Race (2001), Jack O'Lantern in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2000–2008), Dojo in Xiaolin Showdown (2003–2006), Mr. Blik in Catscratch (2005–2007), Microchip in Punisher: War Zone (2008) and Haskell Lutz in The Exes (2011–2015). He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Jurassic Park.
