Wayne Knight is an American actor who works exclusively in comedic roles. For years Knight made frequent appearances on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld playing the role of the conniving letter carrier and Jerry Sienfeld's nemesis Newman. He also had a recurring role on the sitcom Third Rock from the Sun, appearing as police officer Don Orville, the love interest for Kristen Johnston's character, Sally Solomon.
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 7, 1955
- Birthplace: Cartersville, Georgia
- College: University of Georgia
- Notable Role(s):
- Newman: Seinfeld
- Dennis Nedry: Jurassic Park
- Don Orville: 3rd Rock from the Sun
The Edge
Many years before his breakout role as the cantankerous Newman, Wayne Knight was a regular cast member on a short-lived comedy sketch show on the Fox network called The Edge. Though it didn't last long, the series showcased off-the-wall humor (the style producer David Mirkin was known for) and performances by Julie Brown and Alan Ruck. Though Knight was one of the highlights of the show, it is most notable for introducing a fresh young actress named Jennifer Aniston to the world of TV.
{{PAGENAME}} Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
2008: The Punisher: War Zone
2007: Thank God You're Here
2003: Xiaolin Showdown
2001: Rat Race
1996-2001: 3rd Rock from the Sun
1999: Toy Story 2
1990-2001: Seinfeld
1993: Jurassic Park
1992: Basic Instinct
1991: JFK
