David Knell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 8, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1971–2025 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
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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Career timeline
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 Animal Attraction: Carnal Desires (1999), 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.
David Knell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Grimm (2011) as Stan's Father — aged about 49
- Shadow Chasers (1985) — aged about 23
- ALF (1986) as Dudley — aged about 24
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Acting Police Chief Wylie Ledbetter — aged about 22
- Total Recall (1990) as Ernie — aged about 28
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Clerk — aged about 31
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