Don Knight - Actor Profile

Don Knight

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1933
Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Don Knight Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Don Knight's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Don Knight's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Death in Space, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Don Knight Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Knight's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Death in Space (1974) movie poster
★10.0

Death in Space: The commander of a spaceship orbiting 250 miles above Earth disappears through the airlock and is ejected into space. Al

Death in Space

1974•Sci-Fi
★9.0
Return of the Big Cat (1974) movie poster
★9.0

Return of the Big Cat: A boy, Leroy McClaren, trains a wild dog to hunt the cougar that has been threatening the family.

Return of the Big Cat

1974•Adventure
★8.0
Hog Wild (1974) movie poster
★8.0

Hog Wild: A Chicago man and his family move to an Idaho pig farm, where he's crippled by an angry sow.

Hog Wild

1974•Drama
★7.7
The Birdmen (1973) movie poster
★7.7

The Birdmen: During WWII an American soldier sent to Norway to help with the escape of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the

The Birdmen

1973•War
★7.5
Murdock's Gang (1973) movie poster
★7.5

Murdock's Gang: After serving a prison term, a flamboyant attorney becomes a private eye with a staff of ex-cons.

Murdock's Gang

1973•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Don Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 The Canterville Ghost Mr. Smythe Hit Similar →
1982 Swamp Thing Ritter Flop Similar →
1980 The Secret War of Jackie's Girls Sgt. McPherson Flop Similar →
1980 The Kids Who Knew Too Much Prescott Super Hit Similar →
1977 Code Name: Diamond Head H.K. Muldoon Flop Similar →
1977 The Fantastic Journey Paget Average Similar →
1976 Treasure of Matecumbe Skaggs Hit Similar →
1975 The Apple Dumpling Gang John Wintle Hit Similar →
1974 Return of the Big Cat J.C. Super Hit Similar →
1974 Death in Space Dr. King Super Hit Similar →
1974 Hog Wild Red Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Birdmen Focus Flaherty Super Hit Similar →
1973 Trader Horn Colonel Sinclair Flop Similar →
1973 Hitched Reese Hit Similar →
1973 Murdock's Gang Glenn Dixon Super Hit Similar →
1971 Something Big Tommy McBride Flop Similar →
1970 The Hawaiians Milton Overpeck Average Similar →
1970 Too Late the Hero Pvt. Connolly Average Similar →
1968 The Hell with Heroes Pepper Average Similar →
1967 Kill a Dragon Ian Flop Similar →

Don Knight - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Knight?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Knight is "Death in Space" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Don Knight acted in?

Don Knight has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Knight?

Other notable films include "Return of the Big Cat", "Hog Wild", and "The Birdmen".

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