Portrait of David Knell

David Knell

Bio: 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.
Born: Fri, Sep 08 1961
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
David Knell is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of To Kill a Wolf
To Kill a Wolf
David Knell was 62 in To Kill a Wolf as 'The Rancher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 2024
Poster of Pig
Pig
David Knell was 59 in Pig as 'Finway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol
Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol
David Knell was 31 in Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of Jailbirds
Jailbirds
David Knell was 29 in Jailbirds as 'Baxter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
David Knell was 28 in My Blue Heaven as 'Checker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Total Recall
Total Recall
David Knell was 28 in Total Recall as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
David Knell was 27 in Turner & Hooch as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1989
Poster of Chopper Chicks in Zombietown
Chopper Chicks in Zombietown
David Knell was 27 in Chopper Chicks in Zombietown as 'Booge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1989
Poster of Gidget's Summer Reunion
Gidget's Summer Reunion
David Knell was 23 in Gidget's Summer Reunion as 'Albert Winslow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of High School U.S.A.
High School U.S.A.
David Knell was 22 in High School U.S.A.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1984
Poster of Splash
Splash
David Knell was 22 in Splash as 'Claude'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984
Poster of September Gun
September Gun
David Knell was 22 in September Gun as 'Jason, Ben's Nephew'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1983
Poster of Spring Break
Spring Break
David Knell was 21 in Spring Break as 'Nelson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Making Love
Making Love
David Knell was 20 in Making Love as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
David Knell was 19 in Bitter Harvest as 'Brandon'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1981
Poster of The Devil and Max Devlin
The Devil and Max Devlin
David Knell was 19 in The Devil and Max Devlin as 'Nerve Nordlinger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of A Christmas Without Snow
A Christmas Without Snow
David Knell was 19 in A Christmas Without Snow as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Life on the Mississippi
Life on the Mississippi
David Knell was 19 in Life on the Mississippi
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1980
Poster of Belle Starr
Belle Starr
David Knell was 18 in Belle Starr as 'Ed Reed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1980
Poster of Sitra Achra
Sitra Achra
David Knell will be 63+ in Sitra Achra as 'Freddy Nord'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
David Knell was 50+ in Grimm as 'Stan's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
David Knell was 32+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
David Knell was 27+ in Murphy Brown as 'Pizza Kid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of ALF
ALF
David Knell was 25+ in ALF as 'Dudley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of Shadow Chasers
Shadow Chasers
David Knell was 24+ in Shadow Chasers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1985
Poster of Charles in Charge
Charles in Charge
David Knell was 23+ in Charles in Charge as 'Duane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1984
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
David Knell was 23+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Acting Police Chief Wylie Ledbetter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
David Knell was 21+ in St. Elsewhere as 'Matthew Brody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
David Knell was 20+ in Bret Maverick as 'Rodney Catlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
David Knell was 9+ in Great Performances as 'Sam Clemens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971