Wayne Knight

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Biography

But aside from his enormously popular turn as Seinfeld's nefarious foil, Knight made a name for himself by appearing in a number of television series and films while lending his distinctive voice to extensive voiceover projects. He had notable supporting turns as one of Jim Garrison's investigators in "JFK" (1991), a DNA thief in "Jurassic Park" (1993) and the assistant district attorney who examines Sharon Stone during her infamous leg …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

August 7, 1955

Career Milestones

1999

Co-starred on Broadway in the Tony-winning play "Art"

1997

Signed three-year deal with Carsey-Werner Prods. estimated to be worth $2 million

Began appearing in a recurring role on the hit NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun"; made regular as of the 1999-2000 season

1992

Cast as an ensemble member on the series, "The Edge"

Played recurring role on the hit series, "Seinfeld"

1989

Returned to Broadway in Larry Gelbart's "Mastergate"

1986

Feature acting debut, "The Sex O'Clock News"

1982

US TV acting debut, "For Lovers Only"

Worked as a private investigator for five years

Co-starred in the British sitcom, "Assaulted Nuts" with Emma Thompson

1977

Made his Broadway debut in the long-running "Gemini"

1977

Moved back to his native New York

Raised in Cartersville, Georgia

Awards

1999

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock From the Sun

1998

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock From the Sun