Wayne Elliot Knight is an American actor best known for playing Newman in Seinfeld.
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Best Known For:The television show Seinfeld
Breakthrough:Gained massive recognition for his recurring iconic role as the mailman Newman on Seinfeld in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Wayne Elliot Knight
- Full Name: Wayne Elliot Knight
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Seinfeld
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1955
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clare de Chenu
- Children: Liam Knight
Wayne Elliot Knight Age
Wayne Elliot Knight is about 71 years old as of 2026. Wayne Elliot Knight was born in 1955.
Rise to Fame
Wayne Elliot Knight rose to prominence for his role on the television show Seinfeld.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Seinfeld, Jurassic Park, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Television
- TV Show: Seinfeld (Newman, 1992-1998)
- TV Show: 3rd Rock from the Sun (Officer Don Orville, 1996-2001)
Film
- Film: Jurassic Park (Dennis Nedry, 1993)
Wayne Elliot Knight Family & Relationships
Wayne Elliot Knight is married to Clare de Chenu. He has 1 child, Liam Knight.
- Father: William Knight
- Mother: Grace Knight
- Children:
- Liam Knight
Personal Information
- Full Name: Wayne Elliot Knight
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: August 7
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York City
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Knight
- Mother: Grace Knight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clare de Chenu
- Children: Liam Knight
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Clare de Chenu (Spouse)
- Liam Knight (Child)
