David Knell
Acting Born Sep 8, 1961 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
Biography
David Knell works in acting. Born September 8, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
To Kill a Wolf
Pig
Grimm
Diagnosis: Murder
Jailbirds
Total RecallMy Blue Heaven
Turner & Hooch
Murphy Brown
ALFMr. Sunshine
Shadow ChasersGidget's Summer Reunion
Murder, She WroteCharles in ChargeSplash
Spring Break
St. ElsewhereMaking Love
Bret MaverickBitter Harvest
Belle StarrA Christmas Without Snow
Great Performances
Full Filmography
24 titles- Grimm (2011) as Stan's Father
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Acting Police Chief Wylie Ledbetter
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Clerk
- ALF (1986) as Dudley
- Great Performances (1971) as Sam Clemens
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Pizza Kid
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Matthew Brody
- Total Recall (1990) as Ernie
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Duane
- Bret Maverick (1981) as Rodney Catlow
- Splash (1984) as Claude
- Pig (2021) as Finway
- Shadow Chasers (1985)
- Turner & Hooch (1989) as Ernie
- My Blue Heaven (1990) as Checker
- Mr. Sunshine (1986) as Warren Leftwich
- Making Love (1982) as Michael
- Spring Break (1983) as Nelson
- Bitter Harvest (1981) as Brandon
- Belle Starr (1980) as Ed Reed
- A Christmas Without Snow (1980) as Terry
- Jailbirds (1991) as Baxter
- Gidget's Summer Reunion (1985) as Albert Winslow
- To Kill a Wolf (2025) as The Rancher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Knell best known for?
David Knell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grimm (2011), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Mr. Jones (1993), ALF (1986).
When and where was David Knell born?
David Knell was born on September 8, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does David Knell have?
David Knell has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is David Knell's background in cinema and television?
Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans over four decades.