Ted Knight
Biography
Ted Knight was an American actor born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka on December 7, 1923, in Terryville, Connecticut, USA. He was known for playing the comedic roles of Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Henry Rush in Too Close for Comfort, and Judge Elihu Smails in Caddyshack. His acting career included 103 known credits listed on The Movie Database. He passed away on August 26, 1986, at the age of 62.
Career overview
Ted Knight was an American actor born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka on December 7, 1923, in Terryville, Connecticut. He became well known for playing several comedic roles throughout his career, including Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Henry Rush in Too Close for Comfort, and Judge Elihu Smails in the film Caddyshack.
During his active career, Knight accumulated 103 known acting credits in television and film. His work spanned prominent television series and feature film appearances, establishing him as a recognizable comedic television and film personality.
Knight passed away on August 26, 1986, at the age of 62. His legacy in American entertainment is defined by his memorable television characters and his work in the entertainment industry documented across his extensive film and television credits.
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120 titles- Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) as Ted Baxter (archive footage)
- Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010) as Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Scooby-Doo Meets Batman (2002) as The Penguin / Troll (voice) (archive footage)
- Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (1999) as Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage)
- Saturday's the Place! (1984) as Host
- This Is Your Life (1983) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Too Close for Comfort (1980) as Henry Rush
- Caddyshack (1980) as Judge Smails
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self
- Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980) as Self
- The Ted Knight Show (1978) as Roger Dennis
- The Love Boat (1977) as Tom McMann
- The Love Boat (1977) as Captain Gunner Nordquist
- The Love Boat (1977) as Barney Gordon
- The All-New Super Friends Hour (1977)
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Cher (1975) as Self
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- Emilio and His Magic Bull (1975)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Rhoda (1974)
- Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
- King Arthur (1974)
- Sandy in Disneyland (1974) as Self
- Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife (1974) as Self
- Paradise (1974) as Dickie
- Super Friends (1973) as Narrator (voice)
- Star Trek (1973) as Vendorian / Carter Winston (voice) (uncredited)
- Lassie's Rescue Rangers (1973)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Amos (voice)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as The Penguin (voice)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Ghost of Paul Revere (voice)
- Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (1972) as Ghost of Paul Reveer
- Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family (1972) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Lassie and the Spirit of Thunder Mountain (1972) as Narrator
- Of Thee I Sing (1972) as Ted Baxter
- Cold Turkey (1971) as Mr. Slick (uncredited)
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Ted Baxter
- M*A*S*H (1970) as Offstage Dialog (voice) (uncredited)
- The Immortal (1970)
- Anatomy of a Crime (1969) as Nick Ames
- The Outsider (1968) as Nick Ames
- The Adventures of Batman (1968) as Episode's villain (voice)
- The Adventures of Batman (1968) as Commissioner Gordon / Narrator (voice)
- Fantastic Voyage (1968)
- The Invaders (1967) as Alien Air Force Major McEvoy
- The Invaders (1967) as Alien Narrator (uncredited)
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967)
- Aquaman (1967)
- The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967) as (voice)
- Countdown (1967) as Walter Larson
- The New Adventures of Superman (1966)
- Blindfold (1966) as Dr. Bob Berford
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Daniel
- Get Smart (1965) as Hans Frome
- Get Smart (1965) as KAOS Agent #1
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Doc Ventura
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Security Guard
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Milo
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Sam Billings
- The Dean Martin Show (1965)
- Young Dillinger (1965) as Johnsyn
- The Kathryn Reed Story (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- The Final Hour (1965) as Skelly
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- The Candidate (1964) as Frank Carlton
- Nightmare in Chicago (1964) as Commissioner Lombardo
- The Fugitive (1963) as Lieutenant Mooney
- The Fugitive (1963) as Dr. Rains
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Mr. Jerome
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Carl Lombardo
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Sgt. Thomas
- The Lieutenant (1963)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Virginian (1962) as Skelly
- The Virginian (1962) as Miner
- Combat! (1962) as German Captain
- Combat! (1962) as Kurt
- Combat! (1962) as Lt. Herlmoch
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Judge Sloan
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Judge Walker
- 13 West Street (1962) as Baldwin
- Hitler (1962) as Maj. Buch
- A Day at the Horse Opera (1962) as Groucho
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Henryk
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Joe Bowen
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Detective
- Swingin' Along (1961) as Priest
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Tod Edwards
- Psycho (1960) as Policeman in Hallway Opening Door (uncredited)
- The Clear Horizon (1960) as Col. Tate
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- The Great Impostor (1960) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Man on a String (1960)
- Twelve Hours to Kill (1960) as Sgt. Denton
- Cage of Evil (1960) as Lt. Dan Ivers
- 13 Fighting Men (1960) as Samuel
- Bonanza (1959) as Mayor Amos Garrett
- Bonanza (1959) as Halloran
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Adams
- The Untouchables (1959) as Turnley (uncredited)
- The Untouchables (1959) as Congressman Oliver (uncredited)
- Lock-Up (1959)
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Phil Martin
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Lawman (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- Highway Patrol (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jay Rabb
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bill Miller
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Maynard
- Lassie (1954)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Judge
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted Knight best known for?
Ted Knight is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010), Too Close for Comfort (1980), Caddyshack (1980), The Love Boat (1977).
When and where was Ted Knight born?
Ted Knight was born on December 7, 1923 in Terryville, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on August 26, 1986.
How many credits does Ted Knight have?
Ted Knight has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2015.
What is Ted Knight's background in cinema and television?
Ted Knight was an American actor born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka on December 7, 1923, in Terryville, Connecticut, USA. He was known for playing the comedic roles of Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Henry Rush in Too Close for Comfort, and Judge Elihu Smails in Caddyshack. His acting career included 103 known cre...