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Wayne Knight

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: August 7, 1955

Whether a blessing or a curse, actor Wayne Knight would be forever remembered as Newman, the annoying neighbor and chief nemesis to Jerry Seinfeld on the famed sitcom "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1989-1998). 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 thi…more

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  • 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

  • 1992

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

  • 1989

    Returned to Broadway in Larry Gelbart's "Mastergate"

  • 1986

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

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