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:Achieved wide recognition for his iconic role as Newman on Seinfeld in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Wayne Elliot Knight
- Full Name: Wayne Elliot Knight
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the tv show Seinfeld
- Current Role: Actor
- Age: 70 years old
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1955
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clare de Chenu
Wayne Elliot Knight Age
Wayne Elliot Knight is about 71 years old as of 2026. Wayne Elliot Knight was born in 1955.
Wayne Elliot Knight Height
Wayne Elliot Knight stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
He attended University of Georgia.
- University of Georgia
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.
Film
- Film: Jurassic Park (Dennis Nedry, 1993)
Other
- Work: Seinfeld (Newman, 1992-1998)
- Work: 3rd Rock from the Sun (Don Orville, 1996-2001)
Wayne Elliot Knight Family & Relationships
Wayne Elliot Knight is married to Clare de Chenu. He has 1 child, including Liam Knight.
- Father: William Edward 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: 70
- Birthday: August 7
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Edward Knight
- Mother: Grace Knight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clare de Chenu
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/i_wayneknight
