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David McKnight(1936-2023)

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ACTOR/ DAVID McKNIGHT
David McKnight was born on 2 July 1936 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Under Siege (1992), Superhero Movie (2008) and Pump Up the Volume (1990). He died on 3 December 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
BornJuly 2, 1936
DiedDecember 3, 2023(87)
BornJuly 2, 1936
DiedDecember 3, 2023(87)
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Known for

Steven Seagal in Under Siege (1992)
Under Siege
6.5
  • Flicker
  • 1992
Pamela Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Drake Bell, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Tracy Morgan in Superhero Movie (2008)
Superhero Movie
4.7
  • Bishop Tutu
  • 2008
Christian Slater in Pump Up the Volume (1990)
Pump Up the Volume
7.2
  • Detective #1
  • 1990
Anne-Marie Johnson and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Hollywood Shuffle
6.9
  • Uncle Ray
  • 1987

Credits

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Actor

  • A House Divided (2019)
    A House Divided
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Benjamin
    • Benjamin Sanders
    • 2019–2023
  • Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, and Morgan Dixon in A Christmas for Mary (2020)
    A Christmas for Mary
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Otis
    • 2020
  • Ellen Hollman and Bobby Campo in Sharing Christmas (2017)
    Sharing Christmas
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Cranston
    • 2017
  • Vivica A. Fox, Eric Roberts, Dominique Swain, and Ricco Ross in A Husband for Christmas (2016)
    A Husband for Christmas
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Wade Harris
    • 2016
  • Pamela Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Drake Bell, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Tracy Morgan in Superhero Movie (2008)
    Superhero Movie
    4.7
    • Bishop Tutu
    • 2008
  • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
    Boston Legal
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Graham Potter
    • 2006
  • The District (2000)
    The District
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Bailiff
    • 2004
  • Josh Brolin, Audra McDonald, David Norona, and William Russ in Mister Sterling (2003)
    Mister Sterling
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Maitre D'
    • 2003
  • Linda Hamilton, Jeff Fahey, and Coolio in On the Line (1997)
    On the Line
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Dale Holman
    • 1997
  • Paula Jai Parker, Tisha Campbell, Rusty Cundieff, and Joe Torry in Sprung (1997)
    Sprung
    5.1
    • Patrol Officer #2
    • 1997
  • George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, Ming-Na Wen, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Kellie Martin, Paul McCrane, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Maura Tierney, and Goran Visnjic in ER (1994)
    ER
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Janitor
    • 1997
  • Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in The Wayans Bros. (1995)
    The Wayans Bros.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Melroy Jones
    • 1995
  • Ashli Adams, Tyrone Burton, Suzzanne Douglas, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Robert Townsend, and Curtis Williams in The Parent 'Hood (1995)
    The Parent 'Hood
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Slim
    • 1995
  • John Grisham and JoBeth Williams in The Client (1995)
    The Client
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Father Greg
    • 1995
  • Divas (1995)
    Divas
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Janitor
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 2, 1936
    • Mound Bayou, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • December 3, 2023
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(Cancer)

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

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