Wayne Knight

Wayne Elliot Knight is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his television roles such as Newman in and Donald "Don" Orville in (both of which are NBC sitcoms), and for portraying Dennis Nedry, the main antagonist of Steven Spielberg's 1993 sci-fi film . He also voiced Dojo Kanojo Cho in the series and Mr. Blik in the series .
For Disney, he voiced Tantor in the 1999 Disney animated feature film Tarzan. He also voiced Al McWhiggin in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2, Demetrius in Hercules, Orthos in the TV series, Emperor Zurg in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, the Microwave in The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, Zoot in My Favorite Martian, Mr. Cantarious in Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, Gingerbread Jimmy in Goldie & Bear, and Baron Von Sheldgoose and his ancestors in Legend of the Three Caballeros. Additionally, he portrayed Earl Smeissen in the 1991 Hollywood Pictures film V.I. Warshawski and voiced Ned in Amphibia.
Knight was born in New York City to Grace (née Monti) and William Knight. He was raised Catholic. The family moved to Cartersville, Georgia, where his father worked in the textile industry. Knight went to local schools and was a lineman on his high school's football team. Knight attended the University of Georgia. Although an honors student, he left college one credit shy of completing his degree to pursue his acting career. He completed his degree in 2008.
Knight received an internship at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, which produced repertory works. After completing his internship, he joined the company and gained standing as an Equity actor. Knight subsequently relocated to New York City and, after two years, landed his first role on Broadway. After his time on Broadway, he also worked as a private investigator for five years.
==Roles==
Microwave.jpg|Microwave(The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars)
Hercules160.jpg|Demetrius (Hercules)
Zoot.jpg|Zoot(My Favorite Martian)
Orthos.jpg|Orthos (right)(Hercules TV series)
Tantor Tarzan.jpeg|Tantor(Tarzan)
Toy Story 2 - Al talking on phone.jpg|Al McWhiggin(Toy Story 2)
BLoSCtAB Zurg.png|Emperor Zurg(Buzz Lightyear of Star Command)
Mr. Cantarious.png|Mr. Cantarious(Brandy & Mr. Whiskers)
Gingerbread Jimmy.png|Gingerbread Jimmy(Goldie & Bear)
Baron Von Shieldgoose.jpg|Baron Von Sheldgoose(Legend of the Three Caballeros)
Legend of the Three Caballeros S01E010 - Sheldgoose and his Ancestors.png|Sheldgoose's Ancestors(Legend of the Three Caballeros)
Ned (Amphibia).png|Ned(Amphibia)
==Gallery==
Wayne Knight behind the scenes Tarzan.jpg|Wayne Knight behind the scenes of Tarzan.
Tarzan concert 14.JPG|Knight in Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins.
Wayne Knight behind the scenes TS2.jpg|Wayne Knight behind the scenes of Toy Story 2.
Wayne Knight SDCC13.jpg|Wayne Knight speaks at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con.
Wayne Knight and Clare De Chenu Saving Mr. Banks premiere.jpg|Wayne Knight and his wife, Clare De Chenu, at the premiere of Saving Mr. Banks in December 2013.
==Trivia==
*Knight was one of the multiple actors who were originally considered for Buzz Lightyear's role before Tim Allen was ever cast.
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