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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). He also voiced Igor on Toonsylvania (1998–1999), Mr. Blik on Catscratch (2005–2007) and Baron Von ...
Wayne Eliot Knight was born to Grace (Monti) and William Edward Knight. He is of Italian and English descent. Knight was raised and lived in Cartersville, Georgia, until attending the University of Georgia in 1972. Despite being an honor student, Knight left school to join the Barter Theatre company in Abingdon, Virginia, before graduating.
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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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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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6 days ago · The news that That ‘90s Show season 2 will bring back That ‘70s Show guest star Wayne Knight sets up a perfect sequel to a classic episode. That ‘90s Show season 2 arrives on Netflix in June 2024 and the sitcom reboot already promised to bring back plenty of fan-favorite supporting stars from the original show.
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. RELATED: 10 Seinfeld Episodes For Beginners To Start With
