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Dec 27, 2023 · ‘Magnum P.I.’: Zachary Knighton & Perdita Weeks on Why It Was Time for Series to End. Meredith Jacobs December 27, 2023, 3:00 pm. 14 Comments. Magnum P.I. is ending for the second...
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Zachary Andrew Knighton (born October 25, 1978) is an American actor who played as Rick Wright in the reboot series Magnum P.I. He also played Rick in an episode of Hawaii Five-0.
He is most widely known for starring as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings. Prior to that, he co-starred as Dr. Bryce Varley on ABC's science fiction series FlashForward. He also starred in the FOX sitcom Weird Loners.
Knighton was born in Alexandria, Virginia and, in 1996, graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the Governor's School for the Arts. Later, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
In 2007, he starred in the horror film remake The Hitcher, with Sophia Bush, playing the role originally performed by C. Thomas Howell. Previously, Knighton played Laz Lackerson on the short-lived television program, Life on a Stick. He starred as Gary on the series Related.
In 2009, he was cast as Bryce Varley in the science fiction series FlashForward, based on the novel by Robert J. Sawyer. Knighton had originally auditioned for the role of Demetri Noh but lost out to John Cho. The show's co-creator David S. Goyer then rewrote the role of Bryce Varley for Knighton. The show was axed after one season.
From April 2011 to May 2013, Knighton starred as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, alongside Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr. and Casey Wilson. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after concluding its third season on May 3, 2013. BuddyTV ranked him #94 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011" and #100 in "TV's Sexiest Men of 2012".
In 2014, Knighton appeared with a recurring guest arc in the 5th season of the NBC series Parenthood. He also starred on the FOX sitcom Weird Loners.
In 2018, Knighton was cast in the recurring role of Paul on the second season of the Netflix horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet.
Dec 7, 2023 · Magnum P.I. airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC. Episodes stream the next day on Peacock. The series finale will air in 2024. Magnum P.I.'s Zachary Knighton discusses his directorial...
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Jul 20, 2021 · By Joan Tupponce. Zachary Knighton is gearing up for his fourth season as nightclub owner Orville “Rick” Wright on the CBS series “Magnum P.I.,” returning in October. A Virginia native and Virginia Commonwealth University alum, Knighton is a 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry.
Aug 20, 2020 · On CBS. August 20, 2020 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS Boston. (CBS Local)-- Hawaii is now home for actor Zachary Knighton thanks to his role on the hit CBS show "Magnum P.I." Knighton plays Rick...
Jul 1, 2022 · Just one month after CBS canceled the show, it has come back to life after NBC picked up and greenlit the show for two seasons, ET can confirm. The Jay Hernandez-helmed show will have 10 episodes...
Dec 20, 2023 · Published Dec 20, 2023. Zachary Knighton talks with CBR about Bobby Lee, helicopter action, Jon Lovitz, and the series finale. Magnum P.I. is coming to an end. Again. After four seasons aired on CBS, the network axed the TV series, only for NBC to save it for a fifth and final season.
