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Wayne Knight

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Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played Newman on Seinfeld (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001). He also voiced Igor on Toonsylvania (1998–1999), Mr. Blik on Catscratch (2005–2007) and Baron Von Sheldgoose on Legend of the Three Caballeros (2018). In film, he played Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park (1993), which earned him a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. He also portrayed Pete "Piccolo" Dugan in Dead Again (1991), John Correli in Basic Instinct (1992), Stan Podolak in Space Jam (1996) and Zach Mallozzi in Rat Race (2001) and provided the voices of Tantor in Tarzan (1999), Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2 (1999) and The Elf Elder in Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014).

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Who is Wayne Knight?+

Wayne Knight is an American character actor who gained widespread recognition for his work in both live-action television and animated voice roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

What is Wayne Knight known for?+

He is primarily known for his portrayal of Newman on the sitcom Seinfeld, Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park, and Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2.

What kind of acting work does Wayne Knight do?+

He is a versatile performer who balances live-action character roles in drama and comedy with extensive voice work for major animated feature films and series.

Is Wayne Knight still acting?+

Yes, he remains active in film and television; follow Wayne Knight on Mood for updates.

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