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Wayne Knight
AKA: Wayne Eliot Knight · وین نایت
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Born: 1955
New York City, New York, USA
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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).
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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Among Us | 2026 | Lime (voice) |
| St. Denis Medical | 2024 | Dr. Axler |
| Bookie | 2023 | The Cowboy |
| That '90s Show | 2023 | Bruce |
| Batwheels | 2022 | King Tut (voice) |
| Monster High | 2022 | Ralph (voice) |
| 9-1-1: Lone Star | 2020 | Milton |
| Harley Quinn | 2019 | The Penguin (voice) |
| Legend of the Three Caballeros | 2019 | Baron Von Sheldgoose (voice) |
| Infinity Train | 2019 | Marcel (voice) |
| The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | 2018 | Benjamin Roth |
| StartUp | 2016 | Benedict "Benny" Blush |
| The $100,000 Pyramid | 2016 | Self |
| Doc McStuffins | 2012 | Viewy Stewie (voice) |
| The Exes | 2011 | Haskell Lutz |
| Green Lantern: The Animated Series | 2011 | Captain Goray (voice) |
| Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | 2011 | Jong / Jong's Son (voice) |
| Pound Puppies | 2010 | Ralphie / Construction Worker #1 (voice) |
| Regular Show | 2010 | Guardian of the Friend Zone (voice) |
| Hot in Cleveland | 2010 | Rick |
| The Good Guys | 2010 | Perry Black |
| The Penguins of Madagascar | 2008 | Max |
| Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis | 2008 | Self |
| Torchwood | 2006 | Brian Friedkin |
| Catscratch | 2005 | Mr. Blik (voice) |
| Robot Chicken | 2005 | Nutsy Goldberg (voice) |
| CSI: NY | 2004 | Truman Bosch |
| Brandy & Mr. Whiskers | 2004 | Mr. Cantarious (voice) |
| Xiaolin Showdown | 2003 | Dojo Kanojo Cho (voice) |
| I'm with Her | 2003 | Contributor |
| Nip/Tuck | 2003 | Jason Blum |
| Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story | 2002 | Walter Ballou |
| The Twilight Zone | 2002 | Nick Dark |
| The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy | 2001 | Jack O'Lantern |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2000 | Wayne Knight |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000 | Terrence Lombard |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | 2000 | Emperor Zurg (voice) |
| Dilbert | 1999 | The Security Guard (voice) |
| Hercules | 1998 | Cyclops Head #2 (voice) |
| That '70s Show | 1998 | Angel |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | 1996 | Don Orville |
| The Drew Carey Show | 1995 | Owen |
| Fallen Angels | 1993 | Leo Cunningham |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Newman |