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Ted Knight (I) (1923–1986)


Actor Ted Knight paid his dues with nearly two decades of relatively obscure dramatic, often villainous television work, before finding enduring fame in a scene-stealing supporting turn on a classic 1970s sitcom, hilariously overplaying a silver-haired, self-important imbecile. Although the conceited "stuffed shirt" typecast plagued him for the rest of his career... See full bio »

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1980-1987 Too Close for Comfort (TV series)
Henry Rush
Lisa Goes Lottery Loco (1987) … Henry Rush
Presenting Buddy Ficus (1987) … Henry Rush
Acropolis Now (1986) … Henry Rush
Believing Is Seeing (1986) … Henry Rush
Herb Kisses, Henry Tells (1986) … Henry Rush
 
1978 The Ted Knight Show (TV series)
Roger Dennis
The Honeymoon Game (1978) … Roger Dennis
Sweet Sixteen (1978) … Roger Dennis
The Wedding (1978) … Roger Dennis
Hop to It (1978) … Roger Dennis
My Hero (1978) … Roger Dennis
 
1970-1977 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
Ted Baxter / Mrs. Goldman's Dog
The Last Show (1977) … Ted Baxter
Lou Dates Mary (1977) … Ted Baxter
Mary's Big Party (1977) … Ted Baxter
 
1975 The Ghost Busters (TV series)
Simon de Canterville
 
1974 Paradise (TV movie)
 
1974 The Fireman's Ball (TV movie)
 
1973 Super Friends (TV series)
Narrator / The Flash
The Watermen (1973) … Narrator (voice)
The Planet Splitter (1973) … Narrator (voice)
Gulliver's Gigantic Goof (1973) … Narrator (voice)
The Mysterious Moles (1973) … Narrator (voice)
Menace of the White Dwarf (1973) … Narrator (voice)
 
1973 Star Trek (TV series)
Carter Winston / Vendorian
The Survivor (1973) … Vendorian (voice) (uncredited) / Carter Winston (voice) (uncredited)
 
1973 Lassie's Rescue Rangers (TV series)
Narrator (voice) / Ben Turner (voice)
 
1972 The New Scooby-Doo Movies (TV series)
Ghost of Paul Reveer
The Loch Ness Mess (1972) … Ghost of Paul Reveer (voice)
The Caped Crusader Caper (1972) (voice)
The Secret of Shark Island (1972) (voice)
The Ghastly Ghost Town (1972) (voice)
 
1972 The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (TV series)
Ben Turner / Narrator
Lassie and the Spirit of Thunder Mountain (1972) … Narrator (voice) / Ben Turner (voice)
 
1972 Of Thee I Sing (TV movie)
Ted Baxter (uncredited)
 
1970 The Immortal (TV series)
Dr. Arliss
The Return (1970) … Dr. Arliss
 
1970 MASH
Offstage Dialog (voice) (uncredited)
 
1969 Anatomy of a Crime (TV movie)
Nick Ames
 
1968-1969 The Batman/Superman Hour (TV series)
Commissioner Gordon / Narrator / The Penguin / …
It Takes Two to Make a Team/Opera Buffa (1969) … Commissioner Gordon (voice) / The Penguin (voice) / Narrator (voice)
The Jigsaw Jeopardy/Wrath of the Riddler (1968) … Commissioner Gordon (voice) / Punchcard (voice) / Construction Worker (voice) / …
The Fiendishly Frigid Fraud/Enter the Judge (1968) … Commissioner Gordon (voice) / Mr. Freeze (voice) / udge (voice) / …
A Perfidious Pieman Is Simon/Cool, Cruel Christmas Caper (1968) … Commissioner Gordon (voice) / Mr. Freeze (voice) / Simon the Pieman (voice) / …
From Catwoman with Love/Perilous Playthings (1968) … Commissioner Gordon (voice) / Narrator (voice)
 
1968 The Outsider (TV series)
Nick Ames
Tell It Like It Is... and You're Dead (1968) … Nick Ames
 
1968 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Daniel
The Night of the Kraken (1968) … Daniel
 
1968 Fantastic Voyage (TV series)
Commander Jonathan Kidd/Professor Carter/Narrator (voice)
 
1968 Garrison's Gorillas (TV series)
Werner
The War Diamonds (1968) … Werner
 
1968 Judd for the Defense (TV series)
Fan
The Grand Old Man (1968) … Fan
 
1968 Aquaman (TV series)
Narrator/Additional Characters (voice)
 
1967 The Invaders (TV series)
Alien Air Force Major McEvoy / Summit Voice
Summit Meeting: Part II (1967) … Summit Voice
Valley of the Shadow (1967) … Alien Air Force Major McEvoy
 
1967 The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (TV series)
Chrystal Man Leader / Narrator
Justice League of America: Between Two Armies (1967) … Chrystal Man Leader/Narrator (voice)
 
1967 Journey to the Center of the Earth (TV series)
Professor Oliver Lindenbrook (voice) / Count Saccunson (voice)
 
1967 Cosa Nostra, Arch Enemy of the FBI (TV movie)
Milo
 
1967 Countdown
Walter Larson
 
1966-1967 Get Smart (TV series)
Hans Frome / KAOS Agent #1
Pussycats Galore (1967) … Hans Frome
Stakeout on Blue Mist Mountain (1966) … KAOS Agent #1
 
1965-1967 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Doc Ventura / Milo / Security Guard
The Executioners: Part 1 (1967) … Milo
The Assassin (1966) … Security Guard
An Elephant Is Like a Rope (1965) … Doc Ventura
 
1966 The Fugitive (TV series)
Dr. Rains / Lieutenant Mooney
Second Sight (1966) … Dr. Rains
The White Knight (1966) … Lieutenant Mooney
 
1966 T.H.E. Cat (TV series)
J.W. Hardman
Brotherhood (1966) … J.W. Hardman
 
1962-1966 Combat! (TV series)
German Captain / German Sergeant / Kurt / …
The Brothers (1966) … Lt. Herlmoch
Weep No More (1964) … German Sergeant
The Volunteer (1963) … Kurt
Cat and Mouse (1962) … German Captain
 
1966 The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Narrator / Perry White
 
1966 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
Don Mills
Gomer, the Would-Be Hero (1966) … Don Mills
 
1961-1966 Bonanza (TV series)
Halloran / Mayor Garrett
Peace Officer (1966) … Mayor Garrett
Elizabeth, My Love (1961) … Halloran
 
1964 The Young Marrieds (TV series)
Phil Sterling (1965)
 
1965 Blindfold
Dr. Bob Berford (uncredited)
 
1965 12 O'Clock High (TV series)
Lt. Col. Rogers
Storm at Twilight (1965) … Lt. Col. Rogers
 
1965 Run for Your Life (TV series)
Sam Billings
The Cold, Cold War of Paul Bryan (1965) … Sam Billings
 
1964-1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series)
Carl Lombardo / Dr. Lessing
Kill No More (1965) … Dr. Lessing
Once Upon a Savage Night (1964) … Carl Lombardo
 
1965 Young Dillinger
Johnsyn
 
1959-1965 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Bill Miller / Jay Rabb
Run, Sheep, Run (1965) … Bill Miller
Print Asper (1959) … Jay Rabb
 
1965 The Katherine Reed Story (short)
Narrator
 
1963-1964 McHale's Navy (TV series)
Admiral Go-Go Granger / Capt. Evans
One of Our Engines Is Missing (1963) … Capt. Evans
 
1964 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Mr. Jerome
The Invisible Enemy (1964) … Mr. Jerome
 
1964 The Candidate
Frank Carlton
 
1964 Nightmare in Chicago (TV movie)
 
1964 The Lieutenant (TV series)
Yeoman Mark Hollander
Tour of Duty (1964) … Yeoman Mark Hollander
 
1963 Arrest and Trial (TV series)
Sgt. Thomas
Run, Little Man, Run (1963) … Sgt. Thomas
 
1962-1963 The Virginian (TV series)
Miner / Skelly
The Final Hour (1963) … Miner
Throw a Long Rope (1962) … Skelly
 
1963 Sam Benedict (TV series)
Judge Sloan
Season for Vengeance (1963) … Judge Sloan
 
1961-1963 The Untouchables (TV series)
Congressman Oliver / Turnley
The Speculator (1963) … Turnley (uncredited)
The Big Train: Part 1 (1961) … Congressman Oliver (uncredited)
 
1963 Young Men in a Hurry (TV movie)
 
1963 Ripcord (TV series)
The Attendant
Panic at 10,000 (1963) … The Attendant
 
1962 The Eleventh Hour (TV series)
Jansen
Angie, You Made My Heart Stop (1962) … Jansen
 
1962 The New Loretta Young Show (TV series)
Haskell
America at Home (1962) … Haskell
 
1962 The Interns
Photographer's Assistant at fashion shoot (uncredited)
 
1962 The Pigeon That Took Rome
Steve (uncredited)
 
1962 Hawaiian Eye (TV series)
Chuck Taylor
Among the Living (1962) … Chuck Taylor (as Edward Knight)
 
1961-1962 Cain's Hundred (TV series)
Agent Joe Bone / Detective
The Left Side of Canada (1962) … Detective
Penitent (1961) … Agent Joe Bone
 
1962 Hitler
Maj. Buch
 
1961 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Judge
 
1961 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Henryk
Immunity (1961) … Henryk
 
1961 Two Rode Together
Lt. Upton (uncredited)
 
1961 The Asphalt Jungle (TV series)
Lawyer / Reporter
The Scott Machine (1961) … Reporter
The Friendly Gesture (1961) … Lawyer
 
1961 Sea Hunt (TV series)
Steve Powery
The Defector (1961) … Steve Powery
 
1961 Surfside 6 (TV series)
Tad Edwards
The Impractical Joker (1961) … Tad Edwards
 
1961 Outlaws (TV series)
Prosecutor
Culley (1961) … Prosecutor (uncredited)
 
1961 The Great Impostor
Reporter (uncredited)
 
1961 Swingin' Along
Priest
 
1961 Cry for Happy
Lt. Glick
 
1961 Manhunt (TV series)
Fletcher Stevens
Woman on the Highway (1961) … Fletcher Stevens
 
1960 The Clear Horizon (TV series)
Col. Tate (1960-1962)
 
1960 Key Witness
Cowboy's Lawyer (uncredited)
 
1960 Pete and Gladys (TV series)
Neighbor
Crime of Passion (1960) … Neighbor
 
1960 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Woodruff
Tidalwave (1960) … Woodruff
 
1960 Cage of Evil
Lt. Dan Ivers, S.F. Police (uncredited)
 
1960 Psycho
Policeman in Hallway Opening Door (uncredited)
 
1960 Mr. Lucky (TV series)
Dr. Benjamin Furst
Odyssey of Hate (1960) … Dr. Benjamin Furst
 
1960 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series)
Mr. Maynard
Party Line (1960) … Mr. Maynard
 
1960 The Man and the Challenge (TV series)
Dr. Herter / John Mickelson
Shooter McLaine (1960) … John Mickelson
Daredevils (1960) … Dr. Herter
 
1960 13 Fighting Men
Samuel
 
1960 Twelve Hours to Kill
Denton
 
1960 Man on a String
Professor Vasheen (uncredited)
 
1960 Bourbon Street Beat (TV series)
Capt. Brent Dawson
The House of Ledezan (1960) … Capt. Brent Dawson
 
1960 Lawman (TV series)
Frank Jorgenson - The Ugly Man
The Ugly Man (1960) … Frank Jorgenson - The Ugly Man
 
1960 Lock Up (TV series)
Fred Prescott
Dead Man's Shoes (1960) … Fred Prescott
 
1959 Twilight Zone (TV series)
Adams
The Lonely (1959) … Adams (uncredited)
 
1959 Peter Gunn (TV series)
Poole
Crisscross (1959) … Poole
 
1959 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
Phil Martin
April Fool (1959) … Phil Martin
 
1959 Lassie (TV series)
Mr. Ventrilo
The Puppet (1959) … Mr. Ventrilo
 
1959 Highway Patrol (TV series)
Merrill Hartman
Exposé (1959) … Merrill Hartman
 
1958 How to Marry a Millionaire (TV series)
Bill Sutton
A Call to Arms (1958) … Bill Sutton
 
1956 Mike Hammer (TV series)
Asst. District Attorney Barney Green
Jury of One … Asst. District Attorney Barney Green
 
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1973-1977 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
The Last Show (1977) (performer: "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" - uncredited)
Edie Gets Married (1975) (performer: "Darktown Strutter's Ball" - uncredited)
Not a Christmas Story (1974) (performer: "The Twelve Days of Christmas" - uncredited, "Deck the Hall" - uncredited)
Ted Baxter Meets Walter Cronkite (1974) (performer: "Tonight" - uncredited)
The Dinner Party (1973) (performer: "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (30 titles)
1986 The 12th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself -Co- Presenter: Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
 
1984 Circus of the Stars #9 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1984 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
Ted Knight (1984) … Himself
 
1984 Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 March 1984 (1984) … Himself
Episode dated 1 March 1984 (1984) … Himself
Episode dated 29 February 1984 (1984) … Himself
Episode dated 28 February 1984 (1984) … Himself
Episode dated 27 February 1984 (1984) … Himself
 
1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Drama Special
 
1981 The 7th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Comedy Program
 
1980 Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (TV special)
Himself
 
1979 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various
Ted Knight/Desmond Child & Rouge (1979) … Himself - Host/Various
 
1978 Donny and Marie (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.4 (1978) … Himself
 
1973-1978 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Host
Episode dated 20 April 1978 (1978) … Himself
Episode dated 8 June 1973 (1973) … Himself - Guest Co-Host
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.19 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 21 July 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1976 The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1976 The 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
1975 Cher (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.7 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Bobby Vinton Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.1 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 25 April 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Tony Orlando and Dawn (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.21 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Mitzi and a Hundred Guys (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1975 The 1st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Introducing Shirle Jones to Stage
 
1972-1974 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 July 1974 (1974) … Himself
Episode dated 29 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1974 Sandy in Disneyland (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973-1974 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
Celebrity Roast: Truman Capote (1974) … Himself
Celebrity Roast: Monty Hall (1973) … Himself
Celebrity Roast: Hubert H. Humphrey (1973) … Himself
Celebrity Roast: Kirk Douglas (1973) … Himself
 
1973 Flip (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.13 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
Episode dated 17 December 1973 (1973) … Guest Appearance
Episode dated 2 July 1973 (1973) … Guest Appearance
Episode dated 16 April 1973 (1973) … Guest Appearance
 
1972 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.125 (1972) … Himself
Episode #4.119 (1972) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (10 titles)
2008-2012 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2011 Family Guy (TV series)
 
2011 Renee (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2010 Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap (video)
Judge Elihu Smails (uncredited)
 
2009 Caddyshack: The Inside Story (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995-2009 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1999 Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (video documentary short)
Judge Elihu Smails
 
1991 Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1965 The Final Hour
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercials for Southgate U.S.A. Shopping Center in Cleveland, Ohio (late 70s/mid 80s) See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Alternate Names:

Edward Knight | Ted Konopka

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Can be heard in the movie MASH as a radio announcer (not to be confused with the PA announcer). See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius