Wayne Knight Biography
Wayne Knight is a versatile actor known for his diverse array of characters on stage, film, and television. Born in Cartersville, Georgia, Knight initially attended the University of Georgia but left to join The Barter Theatre Company, where he honed his professional acting skills.
Upon securing his union card, Knight relocated to New York City to embark on his Broadway career with his debut in the award-winning play “Gemini.” He has also graced the Broadway stage in productions such as “Mastergate,” “Art,” “Sweet Charity” with Christina Applegate, and "Elf."
Starting his film career with an uncredited part in 1979's The Wanderers, Knight followed with roles in notable features such as Dirty Dancing, Born on the Fourth of July, JFK, and Hail, Caesar!. In 1992, Knight starred in the classic noir thriller Basic Instinct as John Correli. Following his acclaimed performance in Basic Instinct, he secured a role in Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park as Dennis Nedry. This role led to his nomination for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Television has also been a significant part of Knight's career. His portrayal of the character Newman in NBC's hit comedy “Seinfeld” garnered considerable recognition, and he reprised this role in the seventh season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Knight also had a recurring role as Officer Don Orville on NBC's “3rd Rock from the Sun,” portrayed Rick on the hit TV series “Hot in Cleveland” alongside Betty White, and played Haskell Lutz on “The Exes.” He has made guest appearances on various TV shows, including "Torchwood: Miracle Day," "The Penguins of Madagascar," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
In addition to his live-action roles, Knight has made significant contributions to a range of animated television series and films. His voice work includes performances in Hercules, Tarzan, as Al the toy collector in Toy Story 2, Toonsylvania, Catscratch, Legend of the Three Caballeros, and video games such as "Jurassic Park: The Game."
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Wayne Knight is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers and Comedy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wayne Knight for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Wayne Knight can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristen Johnston, Martin Short and Jerry Seinfeld. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wayne Knight for an upcoming event.
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