Don Knight

Don Knight

Deceased · Born: Feb 16, 1933 · Died: Aug 18, 1997

Personal Details

BornFeb 16, 1933 Manchester, England, UK
Spouse
  • Karin Edda Joachim

    ( Mar 15, 1975 to Aug 18, 1997 )
  • Mary Patricia Roberts

    ( Oct 3, 1959 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

British-born Don Knight embarked on a remarkable journey, undertaking rigorous studies for the Ordained Ministry in the esteemed institutions of Montreal and Washington D.C.

As he navigated this path, Knight's personal life took a significant turn, as he relocated to California in 1965 with his young family in tow. This relocation marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, as he simultaneously pursued his acting career and continued to serve churches, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his faith.

Knight's personal life was marked by a first marriage, which resulted in the birth of two wonderful children, a daughter and a son, whom he lovingly raised and cherished.

Throughout his illustrious career, Don Knight was renowned for his versatility as an actor, effortlessly transitioning between playing "cold killer" roles and more likable characters, showcasing his impressive range and depth as a performer.

In addition to garnering numerous Emmy Award nominations for his outstanding television performances, Knight also received accolades for his remarkable stage work, solidifying his reputation as a talented and accomplished actor.

Career

{"id":161979,"title":"The Canterville Ghost","year":"1985","character":"Mr. Smythe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-canterville-ghost-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161979.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161979.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":10356,"title":"Swamp Thing","year":"1982","character":"Ritter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swamp-thing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q4f93p5k05g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q4f93p5k05g.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing as Ritter
{"id":163268,"title":"The Kids Who Knew Too Much","year":"1980","character":"Prescott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kids-who-knew-too-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163268.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":163232,"title":"The Secret War of Jackie's Girls","year":"1980","character":"Sgt. McPherson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-war-of-jackies-girls-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163232.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81341,"title":"Code Name: Diamond Head","year":"1977","character":"H.K. Muldoon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/code-name-diamond-head","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81341.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":35837,"title":"Treasure of Matecumbe","year":"1976","character":"Skaggs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-of-matecumbe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35837.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":6203,"title":"The Apple Dumpling Gang","year":"1975","character":"John Wintle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apple-dumpling-gang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s3mrbfsjp90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s3mrbfsjp90.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":164783,"title":"Death in Space","year":"1974","character":"Dr. King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-in-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164783.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Death in Space
Death in Space as Dr. King
{"id":186164,"title":"Murdock's Gang","year":"1973","character":"Glenn Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murdocks-gang-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186164.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Murdock's Gang
Murdock's Gang as Glenn Dixon
{"id":64975,"title":"The Birdmen","year":"1973","character":"Focus Flaherty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-birdmen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64975.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64975.jpg"},"released":1}
The Birdmen
The Birdmen as Focus Flaherty
{"id":164949,"title":"Trader Horn","year":"1973","character":"Colonel Sinclair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trader-horn-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164949.jpg"},"released":1}
Trader Horn
Trader Horn as Colonel Sinclair
{"id":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1973,"character":"Walter Novell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
Cannon
Cannon as Walter Novell
{"id":103831285,"title":"Banyon","year":1972,"character":"Rick Madden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/banyon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831285.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Banyon
Banyon as Rick Madden
{"id":118475,"title":"Hitched","year":"1971","character":"Reese","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hitched-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118475.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Hitched
Hitched as Reese
{"id":86880,"title":"Something Big","year":"1971","character":"Tommy McBride","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/something-big","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ar0smc9fksg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ar0smc9fksg.jpg"},"released":1}
Something Big
Something Big as Tommy McBride
{"id":24978,"title":"The Hawaiians","year":"1970","character":"Milton Overpeck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hawaiians","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24978.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24978.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians as Milton Overpeck
{"id":87003,"title":"Too Late the Hero","year":"1970","character":"Pvt. Connolly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-late-the-hero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87003.jpg"},"released":1}
Too Late the Hero
Too Late the Hero as Pvt. Connolly
{"id":8637,"title":"The Immortal","year":1970,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-immortal-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8637.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":87440,"title":"The Hell with Heroes","year":"1968","character":"Pepper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hell-with-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87440.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":103831308,"title":"It Takes a Thief","year":1968,"character":"Bertie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/it-takes-a-thief","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831308.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10460,"title":"Bonanza","year":1968,"character":"Bristol Toby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bonanza","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg"},"released":1}
Bonanza
Bonanza as Bristol Toby
{"id":87391,"title":"Kill a Dragon","year":"1967","character":"Ian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kill-a-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87391.jpg"},"released":1}
1967