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'''Theodore Raymond Knight''' (born March 26, 1973) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as ] on the ] ] television series '']'' (2005–2009, 2020), which earned him a nomination for the ] in ].

'''Theodore Raymond "T.R." Knight''' (born March 26, 1973) is an ]n ]. Knight's most high-profile role to date was his role as ] on ]'s ] '']''.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Knight was born in ], where he became involved with the ] at the age of 5. Knight received the Conners Foundation Scholarship as a freshman. After finishing high school at the ] in Richfield, Knight enrolled at the ] for a brief period of time. He dropped out and soon landed leading roles at the ]. Knight was born March 26, 1973,<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Mike|title=Today's famous birthdays list for March 26, 2023 includes celebrities Steven Tyler, Diana Ross|work=The Plain Dealer|date=March 26, 2023|accessdate=March 26, 2023|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/03/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-march-26-2023-includes-celebrities-steven-tyler-diana-ross.html}}</ref> in ], where he became involved with the ] at the age of twelve.<ref name=info> infoplease.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015</ref> He attended Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, for grades K-8.<ref>Walsh, Jim. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411221916/http://www.southwestjournal.com/voices/news/an-improvisational-life |date=April 11, 2015 }} southwestjournal.com, September 23, 2012</ref> Knight received the Conners Foundation Scholarship as a freshman and apprenticed at the ]. He also worked at the local Red Owl supermarket alongside his brother. After finishing high school at the ] in ], Knight enrolled at the ] for a brief period of time.<ref name=laramie>Papatola, Dominic P. twincities.com, October 12, 2008</ref> He dropped out and soon landed leading roles at the Guthrie Theater.<ref name=info/>


==Career== ==Career==
Knight moved to New York City and appeared on the stage. He played opposite ] in the 2001 ] revival of '']''.<ref>Jones, Kenneth. ''Playbill'', September 1, 2002</ref> He performed in 2003 as Damis in '']''.<ref>Isherwood, Charles. ''Variety'', January 9, 2003</ref> He performed in the 2003 ] production of ''Scattergood'',<ref>Weber, Bruce. ''The New York Times'', March 5, 2003</ref> receiving a ] nomination as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.<ref>Murray, Matthew. theatermania.com, May 18, 2003</ref> Knight also starred Off-Broadway at Primary Stages in the 2004 drama ''Boy''.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020022636/http://www.lortel.org/LLA_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&id=4719 |date=October 20, 2012 }} Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved March 31, 2015</ref>
Knight moved to ] and had appeared on ]. He played opposite ] in the 2001 revival of '']''. He also performed in 2003 as Damis in '']'' and received a ] nomination in 2003 for his role in the ] production of ''Scattergood''. Knight's starred in the 2004 drama, ''Boy''.


On television, Knight was a regular cast member of the short-lived ]/] television series, ''Charlie Lawrence''. In 2005, Knight was cast as ], an intern, on the ] medical drama '']''. His role earned him a ] nomination for ] in ]. On television, Knight was a regular cast member of the short-lived ]/] 2003 CBS television series '']''.<ref>Gans, Andrew. ''Playbill'', July 1, 2003</ref>


In 2005, Knight was cast in his breakthrough role as ] on the ] medical drama '']''. Introduced as a ] at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, O'Malley worked his way up to ] level, while his relationships with his colleagues ] (]), ] (]), ] (]) and ] (]) formed a focal point of the series. When Knight auditioned for the show, he expected a one-season run. In 2009, after the conclusion of the ], it was confirmed that Knight would not be returning for the show's ]. The actor said the reason for his departure was due to a "breakdown in communication" with executive producer ], his character's lack of screen time,<ref> CNN, July 23, 2009</ref> and his decision to come out as gay.<ref>{{cite web |author=Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Pizza |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1548317,00.html |title=EXCLUSIVE: Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight Confirms He's Gay – T.R. Knight |work=People |date=October 19, 2006 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410052818/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1548317,00.html |archive-date=April 10, 2012 }}</ref>
In December 2008, ] reported that Knight has asked to be released from his contract with ''Grey's Anatomy'' and that he will be written off the show.<ref>, ''ComingSoon.net'', December 9, 2008</ref>
In the March 2, 2009 edition of '']'', ], the show's creator, head writer and executive producer stated that the claim was false. "His quote was taken out of context", said Rhimes, who also stated that ] was staying on the show, despite recent rumors.{{fact|date=June 2009}} Knight said the reason why he quit ''Grey's Anatomy'' is because of trust issues with the show's creator, ].<ref>, ''Zap2It.com'', July 23, 2009</ref>


Knight received generally positive reviews for his performance as O'Malley, and garnered a nomination for ] at the ].
Knight was slated star in a production of the musical ], opening Oct. 4, 2009, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as ], a ] pencil-factory manager in ], who, in 1913, was convicted in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old female employee, Mary Phagan. When doubt was ultimately cast on his guilt, Frank's death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Soon after, however, he was kidnapped from prison and lynched.<ref>{{cite news | author=Matt Mitovich| title=T.R. Knight "Feels Great" About His First Après-Grey's Role | url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Knight-Parade-musical-1007196.aspx | work=TV Guide Online | date=25 June 2009 | accessdate=2009-06-25}}</ref>

Knight starred as ] in a production of the musical ], which opened October 4, 2009, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.<ref>McNulty, Charles. ''Los Angeles Times'', October 4, 2009</ref> He returned to Broadway in ]'s '']'' in 2010, where he played the role of John,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/T.R.-Knight-Broadway-1019487.aspx |title=T. R. Knight Returning to Broadway |work=TV Guide |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614100408/http://www.tvguide.com/News/T.R.-Knight-Broadway-1019487.aspx |archive-date=June 14, 2010 }}</ref> opposite ]. In 2019, he voiced Sir Cedric, the gay protagonist in the animated series '']''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/23/hulu-the-bravest-knight-same-sex-parents/ |title=Hulu announces The Bravest Knight kids cartoon with same-sex parents |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=May 23, 2019 |magazine=] |access-date=December 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807105924/https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/23/hulu-the-bravest-knight-same-sex-parents/ |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2016, a sci-fi series called ''11.22.63'' with ] aired for one season. Knight plays Johnny Clayton, Franco's love-interest's abusive husband.


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Knight came out during his role on ''Grey's Anatomy''. After his role on the hit series ended, Knight married his husband Patrick B. Leahy, a ballet dancer and writer, in ], on October 7, 2013.<ref name=marriage1>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/10/07/greys-star-tr-knight-weds-longtime-boyfriend/2938857/|title=Former ''Grey's'' star T.R. Knight weds boyfriend|access-date=October 7, 2013 | work=USA Today|first1=Haley|last1=Blum|date=October 7, 2013}}</ref><ref name=marriage2>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/t-r-knight-ties-the-knot/ |title=T.R. Knight Ties the Knot |date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |author=Blumm, K.C. |work=] }}</ref>
In October 2006 that ''Grey's Anatomy'' co-stars ] and ] were involved in an argument during which, Knight and others allege, Washington used the term ] directed at an unnamed co-star. Washington later apologized, stating "I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during the recent incident on-set".<ref name="washpeopleapol">
{{cite web
| title = Isaiah Washington Apologizes
| publisher = ''People'' magazine
| date = October 25, 2006
| url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1550408,00.html
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}
</ref>

After the incident was reported in the press, Knight released a statement through ] on October 19, 2006 stating, in part, “I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there. While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me.”<ref name="trknightpeopleout">
{{cite web
| title = Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight Confirms He's Gay
| publisher = ''People'' magazine
| date = October 19, 2006
| url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1548317,00.html
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}
</ref>

The controversy over the verbal exchange gained additional momentum on January 15, 2007 immediately following the Golden Globe Awards. When asked by E! Online reporter ] about the incident, Washington said, "I never called T.R. a ]. It never happened."<ref name="Washgoesoff">
{{cite web
| title = Isaiah Washington goes off again
| publisher = EURWeb.com
| date = February 28, 2007
| url = http://eurweb.com/story/eur30873.cfm
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}
</ref><ref name="globeheiglknight">
{{cite web
| author = The Associated Press
| title = T.R. Knight says 'Grey' co-star Isaiah Washington's used slur about him
| publisher = The International Herald Tribune
| date = January 17, 2007
| url = http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/17/arts/NA-A-E-CEL-People-Heigl-Washington.php
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}
</ref> Knight appeared on '']'' on January 17, 2007 and stated that Washington in fact had referred to him as a faggot on the ''Grey's Anatomy'' set on October 9, 2006.<ref name="globeheiglknight"/> In June 2007, Knight's role was secured for an additional season of '']''.{{Fact|date=October 2007}}


==Filmography==
In June 2008, Knight stated in an interview with ] program '']'' that for the past six months, he had been dating Mark Cornelson.<ref>{{cite web | author = Stephen M. Silverman | title = T.R Knight 'Surprised' Boyfriend Was Interested | publisher = People | date = June 5, 2008 | url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20204649,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontent | accessdate = 2008-07-29}}</ref>
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role. !! Notes
|-
| 2000 || ''Dear, Home Letters from World War I'' || Soldier||
|-
| 2002 || ''Garmento'' || Daniel ||
|-
| 2006 || '']'' || Jeffrey ||
|-
| 2013 || '']'' || Harold Parrot ||
|-
| 2015 || '']'' || Kenny ||
|-
| 2017 || '']'' || Carl (The Husband) ||
|-
|2024
|'']''
|Jacob Jr
|
|-
|}


==Acting credits==
===Television=== ===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
====Series====
|-
* '']'' (2005-2009)<ref name=omalley>, ''New York Daily News'', May 28, 2009</ref> as Dr. George O'Malley
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
* ''Charlie Lawrence'' (2003) as Ryan Lemming
|-
| 2003 || '']'' || Ryan Lemming || 6 episodes
|-
| 2003 || '']'' || Alex || Episode: "Maris Returns"
|-
| 2004 || '']'' || Neil Colby || Episode: "F.P.S."
|-
| 2004 || '']'' || Zero Adams || Episode: "]"
|-
| 2005–2009, <br>2020 || ''] '' || ] || Main role (season 1–5) Guest Appearance (season 17)<br>103 episodes<br>]<br>]<br>Nominated—]<br>Nominated—]<br>Nominated—]<br>Nominated—]
|-
| 2006 || '']'' || Private "I" || Episode: "Baby Bear Writes a Story Called 'The 3 Astro Bears'"
|-
| 2011 || '']'' || Gabriel Thomas/Brian Smith || Episode: "Double Strands"
|-
| 2012–13 || '']'' || Jordan Karahalios || 7 episodes
|-
| 2016 || '']'' || Johnny Clayton || 4 episodes
|-
| 2017 || '']'' || Tommy Vaughan || 6 episodes
|-
| 2017 || '']'' || Chad Griffin || 4 episodes
|-
| 2017 || '']'' || ] || 4 episodes
|-
| 2018 || '']'' || ] ||6 episodes
|-
| 2019 || '']'' || Gideon || Episode: "The Last Grenelle"
|-
| 2019 || '']'' || Sir Cedric (voice) || Main role
|-
| 2020 || '']'' || Dexter Murphy || Episode: "Filthy Phil, Part II"
|-
| 2020 || '']'' || ] || Miniseries
|-
| 2020–2022 || '']'' || Davey Bowden || Main role (season 1); Recurring (season 2)<br>Nominated—]
|}


====Guest star==== ==Stage==
;Broadway
* '']'' (2006) as Private "I"
* '']'' (2004)<br>Episode: "]" as Zero Adams
* '']'' (2000)<br>Season 3 Episode 10
* '']'' (Season 11)


Source: Playbill Vault<ref name=vault> playbillvault.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015</ref>
====Movies====
* '']'' (2001 revival) as Tim Allgood
* ''Garmento'' as Daniel
* ''The Last Request'' as Jeff * '']'' (2003 revival) as Damis
* '']'' (2010) as John
* '']'' (2015) as Frank Finger


;Off-Broadway
====]====
* ''Doc Martens''
* '']''
* '']''
* ''Max's Words'' (animated film)


Source: Internet Off-Broadway Database<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051106152812/http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=people&first=T.R.&middle=&last=Knight |date=November 6, 2005 }} Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved March 31, 2015</ref>
===Stage===
* ''Marvin's Room'' (1998)<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref></ref>
====Broadway====
* '']'' (2003 revival) as Damis * ''This Lime Tree Bower'' (1999) as Joe
* '']'' (2001 revival) as Tim Allgood

====Off-Broadway====
* '']'' (2004) as title character<ref name="BoyWorld">
{{cite web
| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html
| title=T.R. Knight to Star as Boy in World Premiere Julia Jordan Play at Primary Stages
| publisher=Playbill
| author=Ernio Hernandez
| date=April 2, 2004
| accessdate=2007-05-25}}
</ref>
* ''Scattergood'' (2003) as Brendan Hilliard
* ''This Lime Tree Bower'' as Joe
* '']'' (1999) as Donalbain/Messenger * '']'' (1999) as Donalbain/Messenger
* "The Refreshment of the Spirit" (2000)<ref>{{cite web |date=March 1, 2014 |title=Mentor Project &#124; Programs |url=http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/programs/mentor_project/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413131301/http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/programs/mentor_project/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 13, 2014 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |publisher=Cherry Lane Theatre}}</ref>
* ''Right Way to Sue'' (2001 at HERE Mainstage) as Franklin/Various characters<ref>Murray, Matthew. talkinbroadway.com, May 21, 2001</ref>
* ''The Hologram Theory'' (2000) at MCGinn/Cazale Theater<ref>Hofler, Robert. ''Variety'', April 3, 2000</ref> as Tweety
* ''The Lake's End'' (2003) * ''The Lake's End'' (2003)
* ''The Hologram Theory'' (2001) as "Tweety" * ''Scattergood'' (2003) as Brendan Hilliard
* ''Voices of Peace and Dissent'' (2003) at Worth Street Theatre<ref>Simonson, Robert. ''Playbill'', August 11, 2004</ref>
* ''The Fool'' (2002) (Staged Reading)
* ''Boy'' (2004) as title character<ref name="BoyWorld">{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html|title=T.R. Knight to Star as Boy in World Premiere Julia Jordan Play at Primary Stages|work=Playbill|first=Ernio|last=Hernandez|date=April 2, 2004|access-date=May 25, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192552/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html|archive-date=September 30, 2007}}</ref>
* ''Right Way to Sue'' as Franklin/Various characters
* ''Voices of Peace and Dissent'' (2003) * ''The Marriage of Bette & Boo'' (2007)
* ''Sold '' (2011) as Michael
* '' Romeo and Juliet'' (2013) as Mercutio
* ''Pocatello'' (2014) (Playwrights Horizons)

;Readings
* ''Truth or Consequences'' (Staged Reading)
* ''The Fool'' (2002) (Staged Reading)<ref>Gans, Andrew. ''Playbill'', April 12, 2002</ref>
* ''White People'' (Staged Reading) * ''White People'' (Staged Reading)
* ''The Scholar'' (Staged Reading) * ''The Scholar'' (Staged Reading)
* ''Lend Me A Tenor'' (2009) (Staged Reading)<ref> broadway.com, June 17, 2009</ref>
* ''The Marriage of Bette & Boo'' (2007)
* ''Lend Me A Tenor'' (2009) (Staged Reading) * ''On a Clear Day'' (2010) (Staged Reading)
* ''Torch Song Trilogy'' (2011) (Staged Reading)
* ''June Moon ''(2011) (Roundabout PlayReading Series)<ref>
archive.roundabouttheatre.org. Retrieved March 31, 2015</ref>
* ''Honeymoon in Vegas'' (2011) (Staged Reading) as Jack Singer<ref> broadwayworld.com, 2011</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/eyeing-a-production-investors-check-in-to-honeymoon-in-vegas-workshop/ | work=The New York Times | first=Patrick | last=Healy | title=Investors Check Out 'Honeymoon in Vegas' Workshop | date=November 1, 2011}}</ref>
* '' The Miser'' (2012) (Reading)<ref>Hetrick, Adam. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216135344/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/red-bull-readings-to-feature-t.r.-knight-jan-maxwell-lily-rabe-michael-urie-198191 |date=December 16, 2014 }} playbill.com, October 2, 2012</ref>


;Regional
===Mark Taper Forum===
* ''What Didn't Happen'' (2000) (Workshop at Vassar)<ref>Rizzo, Frank. ''Hartford Courant'', July 6, 2000</ref>
* '']'' (2009) as ]<ref>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/06/greys-anatomys-tr-knight-heads-for-the-stage-in-la-not-ny.html</ref>
* ''Earth to Bucky'' (2003) at Bay Street Theater as Bucky<ref>Klein, Alvin. ''The New York Times'', July 20, 2003</ref>
* '']'' (2009) as ] at Mark Taper Forum – Los Angeles, CA<ref>{{cite news| url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/06/greys-anatomys-tr-knight-heads-for-the-stage-in-la-not-ny.html | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Culture Monster | date=June 19, 2009}}</ref>
* '']'' (2012) (radio theater) as Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev, James Bridges Theater at UCLA – Los Angeles, CA<ref>Bacalzo, Dan. theatermania.com, August 28, 2012</ref>


;Guthrie Theater – Minneapolis, MN<ref> minnesota.cbslocal.com, May 3, 2013</ref>
===Regional Theater - Minneapolis, MN===
* '']'' (1978–1980, 1996) as Tiny Tim, Dick Wilkins/Others
====Guthrie Theater====
* '']'' (1996) as Joe
* '']'' as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
* '']'' as Richard Miller * '']'' (1996)
* '']'' as Tiny Tim, Dick Wilkins/Others (1978 - 1980, 1996) * '']'' as Ewan Gilmour (1997)
* '']'' as Francis Flute * '']'' (1997) as Francis Flute
* '']'' (1998) as Watchman
* ''Philadelphia, Here I Come!'' as Joe (1996)
* ''Racing Demon'' as Ewan Gilmour * '']'' (1999) as Richard Miller
* '']'' (1997) * '']'' (2001) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


====Jungle Theater==== ;Jungle Theater – Minneapolis, MN
* '']'' as 2nd Lt. Jimmy Raleigh (1995) * '']'' as 2nd Lt. Jimmy Raleigh (1995)


====MN History Theatre==== ;Minnesota History Theatre – St. Paul, MN
* ''Civil Ceremony'' as Samuel (1996) * ''Civil Ceremony'' as Samuel (1996)


====Illusion Theatre==== ;Illusion Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
* ''Angelheaded Hipster: Howl for Allen'' (1997) as Allen Ginsberg * ''Angelheaded Hipster: Howl for Allen'' (1997) as Allen Ginsberg


====Women's Club of Minneapolis==== ;Women's Club of Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
* ''The Laramie Project'' (2008) * ''The Laramie Project'' (2008)<ref name=laramie/>


====Chanhassen Dinner Theatres==== ;Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Chanhassen, MN
* '']'' (1993) as Eugene Morris Jerome * '']'' (1993) as Eugene Morris Jerome

;Theatre in the Round – Minneapolis, MN
* '']'' (1992) as Randy

;Off-Broadway Musical Theatre – New Hope, MN
* ''Oliver!'' (1985) as Oliver


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American actor

T. R. Knight
Knight in 2008
BornTheodore Raymond Knight
(1973-03-26) March 26, 1973 (age 51)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouse Patrick B. Leahy ​(m. 2013)​

Theodore Raymond Knight (born March 26, 1973) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. George O'Malley on the ABC medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy (2005–2009, 2020), which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2007.

Early life

Knight was born March 26, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he became involved with the Guthrie Theater at the age of twelve. He attended Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, for grades K-8. Knight received the Conners Foundation Scholarship as a freshman and apprenticed at the Children's Theatre Company. He also worked at the local Red Owl supermarket alongside his brother. After finishing high school at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Knight enrolled at the University of St. Thomas for a brief period of time. He dropped out and soon landed leading roles at the Guthrie Theater.

Career

Knight moved to New York City and appeared on the stage. He played opposite Patti LuPone in the 2001 Broadway revival of Noises Off. He performed in 2003 as Damis in Tartuffe. He performed in the 2003 Off-Broadway production of Scattergood, receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. Knight also starred Off-Broadway at Primary Stages in the 2004 drama Boy.

On television, Knight was a regular cast member of the short-lived Nathan Lane/Laurie Metcalf 2003 CBS television series Charlie Lawrence.

In 2005, Knight was cast in his breakthrough role as Dr. George O'Malley on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Introduced as a surgical intern at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, O'Malley worked his way up to resident level, while his relationships with his colleagues Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) formed a focal point of the series. When Knight auditioned for the show, he expected a one-season run. In 2009, after the conclusion of the fifth season, it was confirmed that Knight would not be returning for the show's sixth season. The actor said the reason for his departure was due to a "breakdown in communication" with executive producer Shonda Rhimes, his character's lack of screen time, and his decision to come out as gay.

Knight received generally positive reviews for his performance as O'Malley, and garnered a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Knight starred as Leo Frank in a production of the musical Parade, which opened October 4, 2009, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. He returned to Broadway in David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre in 2010, where he played the role of John, opposite Patrick Stewart. In 2019, he voiced Sir Cedric, the gay protagonist in the animated series The Bravest Knight. In 2016, a sci-fi series called 11.22.63 with James Franco aired for one season. Knight plays Johnny Clayton, Franco's love-interest's abusive husband.

Personal life

Knight came out during his role on Grey's Anatomy. After his role on the hit series ended, Knight married his husband Patrick B. Leahy, a ballet dancer and writer, in Hudson, New York, on October 7, 2013.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role. Notes
2000 Dear, Home Letters from World War I Soldier
2002 Garmento Daniel
2006 Last Request Jeffrey
2013 42 Harold Parrot
2015 A Year and Change Kenny
2017 Hello Again Carl (The Husband)
2024 Adam the First Jacob Jr

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Charlie Lawrence Ryan Lemming 6 episodes
2003 Frasier Alex Episode: "Maris Returns"
2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Neil Colby Episode: "F.P.S."
2004 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Zero Adams Episode: "XX"
2005–2009,
2020		 Grey's Anatomy Dr. George O'Malley Main role (season 1–5) Guest Appearance (season 17)
103 episodes
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated—Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2006 Sesame Street Private "I" Episode: "Baby Bear Writes a Story Called 'The 3 Astro Bears'"
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Gabriel Thomas/Brian Smith Episode: "Double Strands"
2012–13 The Good Wife Jordan Karahalios 7 episodes
2016 11.22.63 Johnny Clayton 4 episodes
2017 The Catch Tommy Vaughan 6 episodes
2017 When We Rise Chad Griffin 4 episodes
2017 Genius: Einstein J. Edgar Hoover 4 episodes
2018 Genius: Picasso Max Jacob 6 episodes
2019 God Friended Me Gideon Episode: "The Last Grenelle"
2019 The Bravest Knight Sir Cedric (voice) Main role
2020 Will & Grace Dexter Murphy Episode: "Filthy Phil, Part II"
2020 The Comey Rule Reince Priebus Miniseries
2020–2022 The Flight Attendant Davey Bowden Main role (season 1); Recurring (season 2)
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Stage

Broadway

Source: Playbill Vault

Off-Broadway

Source: Internet Off-Broadway Database

  • Marvin's Room (1998)
  • This Lime Tree Bower (1999) as Joe
  • Macbeth (1999) as Donalbain/Messenger
  • "The Refreshment of the Spirit" (2000)
  • Right Way to Sue (2001 at HERE Mainstage) as Franklin/Various characters
  • The Hologram Theory (2000) at MCGinn/Cazale Theater as Tweety
  • The Lake's End (2003)
  • Scattergood (2003) as Brendan Hilliard
  • Voices of Peace and Dissent (2003) at Worth Street Theatre
  • Boy (2004) as title character
  • The Marriage of Bette & Boo (2007)
  • Sold (2011) as Michael
  • Romeo and Juliet (2013) as Mercutio
  • Pocatello (2014) (Playwrights Horizons)
Readings
  • Truth or Consequences (Staged Reading)
  • The Fool (2002) (Staged Reading)
  • White People (Staged Reading)
  • The Scholar (Staged Reading)
  • Lend Me A Tenor (2009) (Staged Reading)
  • On a Clear Day (2010) (Staged Reading)
  • Torch Song Trilogy (2011) (Staged Reading)
  • June Moon (2011) (Roundabout PlayReading Series)
  • Honeymoon in Vegas (2011) (Staged Reading) as Jack Singer
  • The Miser (2012) (Reading)
Regional
  • What Didn't Happen (2000) (Workshop at Vassar)
  • Earth to Bucky (2003) at Bay Street Theater as Bucky
  • Parade (musical) (2009) as Leo Frank at Mark Taper Forum – Los Angeles, CA
  • The Seagull (2012) (radio theater) as Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev, James Bridges Theater at UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
Guthrie Theater – Minneapolis, MN
Jungle Theater – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota History Theatre – St. Paul, MN
  • Civil Ceremony as Samuel (1996)
Illusion Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
  • Angelheaded Hipster: Howl for Allen (1997) as Allen Ginsberg
Women's Club of Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
  • The Laramie Project (2008)
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Chanhassen, MN
Theatre in the Round – Minneapolis, MN
Off-Broadway Musical Theatre – New Hope, MN
  • Oliver! (1985) as Oliver

References

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