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Wayne Knight
Acting

Wayne Knight

Born 1955-08-07
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

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).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Wayne Knight

Jurassic Park
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Jurassic Park

1993
TMDB4.0
Toy Story 2
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Toy Story 2

1999
TMDB3.8
Kung Fu Panda
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Kung Fu Panda

2008
TMDB3.6
Hercules
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Hercules

1997
TMDB3.8
Tarzan
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Tarzan

1999
TMDB3.7
Kung Fu Panda 3
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Kung Fu Panda 3

2016
TMDB3.5
Dirty Dancing
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Dirty Dancing

1987
TMDB3.6
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
TMDB4.0
Space Jam
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Space Jam

1996
TMDB3.4
Bones
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Bones

2005
TMDB4.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (126 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Among UsAmong UsLime (voice)TV Series2026
GOATGOATFrank (voice)Movie2026
Five Nights at Freddy's 2Five Nights at Freddy's 2Mr. BergMovie2025
St. Denis MedicalSt. Denis MedicalDr. AxlerTV Series2024
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes MovieThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes MovieMayor (voice)Movie2024
BookieBookieThe CowboyTV Series2023
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!Mr. Hodges (voice)Movie2023
Battle of the DecadesBattle of the DecadesSelf - JudgeTV Series2023
What Ever Happened to Jonny FaithWhat Ever Happened to Jonny FaithLarry CohenMovie2023
That '90s ShowThat '90s ShowBruceTV Series2023
Darby and the DeadDarby and the DeadMelMovie2022
BatwheelsBatwheelsKing Tut (voice)TV Series2022
Monster HighMonster HighRalph (voice)TV Series2022
Back to the OutbackBack to the OutbackPlatypus (voice)Movie2021
12 Mighty Orphans12 Mighty OrphansFrank WynnMovie2021
ThemThemLieutenant SchiffTV Series2021
The Very Excellent Mr. DundeeThe Very Excellent Mr. DundeeWayneMovie2020
Who Wants to Be a MillionaireWho Wants to Be a MillionaireSelf - ContestantTV Series2020
9-1-1: Lone Star9-1-1: Lone StarMiltonTV Series2020
Harley QuinnHarley QuinnThe Penguin (voice)TV Series2019
Legend of the Three CaballerosLegend of the Three CaballerosBaron Von Sheldgoose (voice)TV Series2019
Infinity TrainInfinity TrainMarcel (voice)TV Series2019
The Truth About the Harry Quebert AffairThe Truth About the Harry Quebert AffairBenjamin RothTV Series2018
BlindspottingBlindspottingPatrickMovie2018
StartUpStartUpBenedict "Benny" BlushTV Series2016
The $100,000 PyramidThe $100,000 PyramidSelfTV Series2016
Panda PawsPanda PawsBig Fun (voice)Movie2016
Hail, Caesar!Hail, Caesar!Lurking ExtraMovie2016
Kung Fu Panda 3Kung Fu Panda 3Big Fun / Hom-Lee (voice)Movie2016
Tom and Jerry: The Lost DragonTom and Jerry: The Lost DragonThe Elf Elder (voice)Movie2014
SirensSirensRichardTV Series2014
New PartnerNew PartnerSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad CrocKung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad CrocJong / Jong's Son (voice)Movie2013
Excuse Me for LivingExcuse Me for LivingAlbertMovie2012
Doc McStuffinsDoc McStuffinsViewy Stewie (voice)TV Series2012
The ExesThe ExesHaskell LutzTV Series2011
Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesGreen Lantern: The Animated SeriesCaptain Goray (voice)TV Series2011
UnforgettableUnforgettableTheodore BlumerTV Series2011
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessKung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessJong / Jong's Son (voice)TV Series2011
Woke Up DeadWoke Up DeadAndrew BattenMovie2010
Pound PuppiesPound PuppiesRalphie / Construction Worker #1 (voice)TV Series2010
Regular ShowRegular ShowGuardian of the Friend Zone (voice)TV Series2010
Regular ShowRegular ShowGod of Street Performing (voice)TV Series2010
Hot in ClevelandHot in ClevelandRickTV Series2010
The Good GuysThe Good GuysPerry BlackTV Series2010
Woke Up DeadWoke Up DeadAndrew BattenTV Series2009
The Making of 'Punisher: War Zone'SelfMovie2009
Punisher: War ZonePunisher: War ZoneLinus Lieberman / MicroMovie2008
The Penguins of MadagascarThe Penguins of MadagascarMax (voice)TV Series2008
The Penguins of MadagascarThe Penguins of MadagascarMaxTV Series2008
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin KingScooby-Doo! and the Goblin KingThe Amazing Krudsky (voice)Movie2008
Kung Fu PandaKung Fu PandaGang Boss (voice)Movie2008
Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisBetween Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelfTV Series2008
Who's Your Monkey?Who's Your Monkey?Officer BrooksMovie2007
Thank God You're HereThank God You're HereSelfTV Series2007
TorchwoodTorchwoodBrian FriedkinTV Series2006
BonesBonesJimmy Walpert IIITV Series2005
CatscratchCatscratchMr. Blik (voice)TV Series2005
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneDinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneThudd (voice)Movie2005
Robot ChickenRobot ChickenNutsy Goldberg (voice)TV Series2005
Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to CosmoKramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to CosmoSelfMovie2004
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumiHi Hi Puffy AmiYumiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
CSI: NYCSI: NYTruman BoschTV Series2004
Listen Up!Listen Up!BuddyTV Series2004
Brandy & Mr. WhiskersBrandy & Mr. WhiskersMr. Cantarious (voice)TV Series2004
Justice League UnlimitedJustice League UnlimitedAbnegazar (voice)TV Series2004
Black CloudBlack CloudMr. TippingMovie2004
Cheaper by the DozenCheaper by the DozenElectrician (uncredited)Movie2003
Xiaolin ShowdownXiaolin ShowdownDojo Kanojo Cho (voice)TV Series2003
Billy & Mandy's Jacked-Up HalloweenBilly & Mandy's Jacked-Up HalloweenJack (voice)Movie2003
I'm with HerI'm with HerKevinTV Series2003
Nip/TuckNip/TuckJason BlumTV Series2003
Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen StoryMaster Spy: The Robert Hanssen StoryWalter BallouMovie2002
Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen StoryMaster Spy: The Robert Hanssen StoryWalter BallouTV Series2002
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneNick DarkTV Series2002
Pet StarPet StarSelf - JudgeTV Series2002
Making Rat RaceMaking Rat RaceHimselfMovie2002
Bleacher BumsBleacher BumsZigMovie2001
The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyThe Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyJack O'LanternTV Series2001
Rat RaceRat RaceZack MallozziMovie2001
Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your EnthusiasmWayne KnightTV Series2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTerrence LombardTV Series2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandBuzz Lightyear of Star CommandEmperor Zurg (voice)TV Series2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsBuzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsEvil Emperor Zurg (voice)Movie2000
Toy Story 2Toy Story 2Al McWhiggin (voice)Movie1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitGrigorTV Series1999
Hercules: Zero to HeroHercules: Zero to HeroCyclops Head #2 (voice) (archive sound)Movie1999
Tarzan in Concert with Phil CollinsTarzan in Concert with Phil CollinsSelfMovie1999
TarzanTarzanTantor (voice)Movie1999
My Favorite MartianMy Favorite MartianZoot (uncredited)Movie1999
DilbertDilbertThe Security Guard (voice)TV Series1999
Pros & ConsPros & ConsWayne the GuardMovie1999
HerculesHerculesCyclops Head #2 (voice)TV Series1998
That '70s ShowThat '70s ShowAngelTV Series1998
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsMicrowave (voice)Movie1998
ToonsylvaniaToonsylvaniaIgorTV Series1998
For Richer or PoorerFor Richer or PoorerBob LachmanMovie1997
HerculesHerculesDemetrius the Pot Maker (voice)Movie1997
Space JamSpace JamStan PodolakMovie1996
ChameleonChameleonStuart LangstonMovie1996
3rd Rock from the Sun3rd Rock from the SunDon OrvilleTV Series1996
To Die ForTo Die ForEd GrantMovie1995
The Drew Carey ShowThe Drew Carey ShowOwenTV Series1995
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'The Making of 'Jurassic Park'Self / Dennis NedryMovie1995
Against the GrainAgainst the GrainFroggy WilsonTV Series1993
The Second HalfRobert PiccoloTV Series1993
Fallen AngelsFallen AngelsLeo CunninghamTV Series1993
Jurassic ParkJurassic ParkNedryMovie1993
T Bone N WeaselT Bone N WeaselRoy KrampMovie1992
The EdgeThe EdgeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Double EdgeDouble EdgeTommy WhiteMovie1992
Basic InstinctBasic InstinctJohn CorreliMovie1992
JFKJFKNuma BertelMovie1991
Dead AgainDead AgainPiccolo PeteMovie1991
V.I. WarshawskiV.I. WarshawskiSmeissenMovie1991
Born on the Fourth of JulyBorn on the Fourth of JulyOfficial #2 - Democratic ConventionMovie1989
SeinfeldSeinfeldNewmanTV Series1989
Everybody's All-AmericanEverybody's All-AmericanFraternity PisserMovie1988
Dirty DancingDirty DancingStanMovie1987
Forever, LuluForever, LuluStevieMovie1986
The Sex O'Clock NewsThe Sex O'Clock NewsBill WrightMovie1985
Double NegativeDouble NegativeMaxMovie1985
The Burning BedThe Burning BedJuror (uncredited)Movie1984
For Lovers OnlyFor Lovers OnlyVideo Game Fanatic (uncredited)Movie1982
The WanderersThe WanderersWaiter (uncredited)Movie1979
One in a MillionSelf / AppearanceMovie—