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Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played recurring roles such as Newman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001).
Actor Wayne Knight achieved television immortality assaying the role of the frenetic mailman, "Newman", nemesis of the eponymous lead character in the classic TV series Seinfeld (1989).
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Learn about the life and career of Wayne Knight, the actor who played Newman in Seinfeld and Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park. Find out his birth date, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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- August 7, 1955
Sep 4, 2023 · Wayne Knight, who played Newman on Seinfeld, revealed how a scene in the show made him realize he had to lose weight and avoid diabetes. He also shared how he overcame his addiction to food and his typecasting as a fat actor.
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Sep 18, 2023 · Wayne Knight plays Newman, a slacker mailman and nemesis of Jerry and George, with a mix of self-pity, self-loathing, and self-interest. Newman is a character who embodies the absurdity and misanthropy of Seinfeld, as well as the spirit of Ignatius J. Reilly, the protagonist of A Confederacy Of Dunces.
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May 14, 2024 · Wayne Knight appears in That ‘90s Show season 2 trailer, and this isn’t the first time that the Space Jam actor showed up in the series. The comedy veteran played the Angel in That ’70s Show season 4, episode 1, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”. This spoof of the classic Christmas movie saw a despondent Eric wish he never began dating Donna ...
Feb 7, 2022 · With his distinct voice and excellent comedic skills, Wayne Knight is an unforgettable and beloved character actor. He has had a variety of notable roles in various screen hits, ranging from villains in blockbuster movies and iconic sitcoms to numerous voice-acting parts in animation.
