Don Knight - Actor Profile

Don Knight

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
20Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1933
Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don Knight reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Don Knight's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don Knight remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Birdmen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don Knight Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
The Birdmen (1973) movie poster
★7.5

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
★7.3
The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980) movie poster
★7.3

The Kids Who Knew Too Much: When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to u

The Kids Who Knew Too Much

1980•Thriller
★6.6
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) movie poster
★6.6

The Apple Dumpling Gang: A roving bachelor gets saddled with three children and a wealth of trouble when the youngsters stumble upon a huge gold

The Apple Dumpling Gang

1975•Comedy
★6.5
Treasure of Matecumbe (1976) movie poster
★6.5

Treasure of Matecumbe: In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried

Treasure of Matecumbe

1976•Action
★6.4
Too Late the Hero (1970) movie poster
★6.4

Too Late the Hero: A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of Br

Too Late the Hero

1970•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Knight.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 The Canterville Ghost Mr. Smythe Average 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 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. Flop Similar →
1974 Death in Space Dr. King Flop Similar →
1974 Hog Wild Red Flop Similar →
1973 The Birdmen Focus Flaherty Super Hit Similar →
1973 Trader Horn Colonel Sinclair Flop Similar →
1973 Hitched Reese Average Similar →
1973 Murdock's Gang Glenn Dixon Average Similar →
1971 Something Big Tommy McBride Flop Similar →
1970 The Hawaiians Milton Overpeck Flop Similar →
1970 Too Late the Hero Pvt. Connolly Average Similar →
1968 The Hell with Heroes Pepper Flop 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 "The Birdmen" with a rating of 7.5/10.

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 "The Kids Who Knew Too Much", "The Apple Dumpling Gang", and "Treasure of Matecumbe".