Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Singer
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Liam Knight
Education
University of Georgia
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Old English (wægen)
Popularity
Tier B -- 73,594 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 42 years (1984-2026)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
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Year context
Born in 1955 -- Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (28)
GOAT
Frank (voice)
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Mr. Berg
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
Mayor (voice)
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
TV Series
Hail, Caesar!
Film
The Exes
TV Series
Woke Up Dead
Andrew Batten
Hot in Cleveland
TV Series
Kung Fu Panda
Gang Boss (voice)
Who's Your Monkey?
Officer Brooks
Biography
Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played Newman on Seinfeld (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001). He also voiced Igor on Toonsylvania (1998–1999), Mr. Blik on Catscratch (2005–2007) and Baron Von Sheldgoose on Legend of the Three Caballeros (2018).
In film, he played Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park (1993), which earned him a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. He also portrayed Pete "Piccolo" Dugan in Dead Again (1991), John Correli in Basic Instinct (1992), Stan Podolak in Space Jam (1996) and Zach Mallozzi in Rat Race (2001) and provided the voices of Tantor in Tarzan (1999), Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2 (1999) and The Elf Elder in Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wayne Knight?
Wayne Knight is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Wayne Knight born?
Wayne Knight was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Wayne Knight been in?
Wayne Knight has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include GOAT (2026), Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025), The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024), The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018), Hail, Caesar! (2016).
What is Wayne Knight known for?
Wayne Knight is primarily known as an actor. Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played Newman on Seinfeld (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on 3rd…
Where can I find more information about Wayne Knight?
You can find more about Wayne Knight on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
