Wayne Knight
Actor and voice actor in comedy roles

Born
August 7th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and comedian, widely recognized for contributions to television and film. Gained prominence as Newman in the sitcom 'Seinfeld' and provided the voice for Victor in the animated series 'Toy Story'. Featured in the film 'Jurassic Park', playing the character Dennis Nedry, which showcased his talents in both comedy and drama. Also appeared in various television series including '3rd Rock from the Sun'.
Portrayed Newman in 'Seinfeld'
Voiced characters in 'Toy Story'
Played Dennis Nedry in 'Jurassic Park'
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