Ted Knight
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Ted Knight (born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka; December 7, 1923 – August 26, 1986) was an American actor well known for playing the comedic roles of Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Henry Rush in Too Close for Comfort, and Judge Elihu Smails in Caddyshack. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ted Knight Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ted Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ted Knight's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 35% of Ted 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 Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ted Knight Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ted Knight's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ted Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration | Ted Baxter (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! | Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Scooby-Doo Meets Batman | The Penguin / Troll (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Caddyshack: The 19th Hole | Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Saturday's the Place! | Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | Judge Smails | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mitzi & 100 Guys | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | King Arthur | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sandy in Disneyland | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Paradise | Dickie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters | Ghost of Paul Reveer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Lassie and the Spirit of Thunder Mountain | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Of Thee I Sing | Ted Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Mr. Slick (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | M*A*S*H | Offstage Dialog (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Anatomy of a Crime | Nick Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Countdown | Walter Larson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Blindfold | Dr. Bob Berford | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Kathryn Reed Story | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Final Hour | Skelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | Johnsyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Candidate | Frank Carlton | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nightmare in Chicago | Commissioner Lombardo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitler | Maj. Buch | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | 13 West Street | Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Swingin' Along | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cage of Evil | Lt. Dan Ivers | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Psycho | Policeman in Hallway Opening Door (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Twelve Hours to Kill | Sgt. Denton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | 13 Fighting Men | Samuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Man on a String | - | Average | Similar → |
Ted Knight - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ted Knight?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Knight is "Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ted Knight acted in?
Ted Knight has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ted Knight?
Other notable films include "Psycho", "Scooby-Doo Meets Batman", and "Caddyshack: The 19th Hole".