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Don Knight(1933-1997)

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Don Knight in Swamp Thing (1982)
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British-born Don Knight studied for the Ordained Ministry in Montreal and in Washington D.C.

With his young family, he moved to California in 1965. While pursuing his acting career, he continued to serve churches. Don was the proud father of two (a daughter and a son) from his first marriage. He was best known for his "cold killer" roles but enjoyed playing likable characters as well.

In addition to being nominated for Emmy Awards for some of his television roles, Knight also won awards for his stage performances.
BornFebruary 16, 1933
DiedAugust 18, 1997(64)
BornFebruary 16, 1933
DiedAugust 18, 1997(64)
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Known for

Christopher George in The Immortal (1969)
The Immortal
7.6
TV Series
  • Fletcher
Adrienne Barbeau in Swamp Thing (1982)
Swamp Thing
5.3
  • Ritter
  • 1982
Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Magnum, P.I.
7.5
TV Series
  • Dan Davies
Peter Falk in Columbo (1971)
Columbo
8.3
TV Series
  • Stagehand outside dressing room
  • Mike Alexander

Credits

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Actor



  • Janet Gunn, Clayton Prince, and Ramy Zada in Dark Justice (1991)
    Dark Justice
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1993
  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Quint Sankey
    • 1992
  • Tom Bosley and Tracy Nelson in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987)
    Father Dowling Mysteries
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Heckler
    • 1991
  • Jeffrey Jones, Jaclyn Bernstein, Mary Gross, Leslie Jordan, Christina Pickles, and Chance Quinn in The People Next Door (1989)
    The People Next Door
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Mirror (voice)
    • 1989
  • Michael Paré and Michael Beck in Houston Knights (1987)
    Houston Knights
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1988
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Geofferey Fitzwater
    • Geoffery Fitzwater
    • 1987
  • Misha McK and Peg Murray in Me & Mrs. C. (1986)
    Me & Mrs. C.
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Mortimer
    • 1987
  • Falcon Crest (1981)
    Falcon Crest
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Harold Wilkins
    • 1986
  • David Birney and Morgan Brittany in Glitter (1984)
    Glitter
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Dr. Stewart
    • 1985
  • The Canterville Ghost (1985)
    The Canterville Ghost
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Smythe
    • 1985
  • Bill Bixby and Connie Sellecca in International Airport (1985)
    International Airport
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Jarvis
    • 1985
  • Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
    Magnum, P.I.
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dan Davies
    • 1984
  • Desi Arnaz Jr. and Chuck Wagner in Automan (1983)
    Automan
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Inspector Mercer
    • 1984
  • Melody Anderson, Simon MacCorkindale, and Reni Santoni in Manimal (1983)
    Manimal
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Chase's Father (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz in The A-Team (1983)
    The A-Team
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Gibbons
    • 1983

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Donald Knight
  • Born
    • February 16, 1933
    • Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 18, 1997
    • Squaw Valley, California, USA(stroke)
  • Spouses
      Karin Edda JoachimMarch 15, 1975 - August 18, 1997 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Don Knight was once a Methodist minister. He also had a recurring character role in the TV series It Takes a Thief (1968) with Robert Wagner.

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