Michael Edward Knight

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Michael Edward Knight Wiki Biography

Michael Edward Knight was born on 7 May 1959, in Princeton, New Jersey USA, and is an actor, best known for his appearance in the soap opera “All My Children” playing the role of Tad Martin. He’s also appeared in numerous films, and all of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Michael E. Knight? As of early-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $5 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. He’s won several awards over the course of his career, and has been active in the industry since the 1980s. As he continues his work, it is expected that his wealth will also increase.

Michael attended The Thatcher School and after matriculating went to the Wesleyan University, graduating in 1980 a year ahead of his intended year. He was cast in his first major acting role in 1982’s “All My Children”, one of the longest airing soap operas from ABC of which Knight was a part from 1982 to 1986; he also returned to the show two years later, joining for another two years, before returning for a second time in 1992, and remaining in the series until its finale in 2011. He was also part of the revival in 2013. His work with the show has helped increase his net worth significantly. He was also a part of “AMC” from 1993 to 1994.

One of Michael’s first major film opportunities was a starring role in “Date with an Angel”, a romantic comedy film directed by Tom McLoughlin. Knight also appeared in several primetime shows such as “Grapevine” and “Dear John”, which is based on a British sitcom of the same name. He also had stage projects including the off-Broadway play “Wrong Turn at Lungfish”, and appeared in the production “Cakewalk” alongside Linda Lavin. He was part of the television movie “She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal”, and one of his latest projects is “The Young and the Restless” in which he has the recurring role of Dr. Simon Neville, and is another long- running soap opera, this time on CBS since the 1970s. He was also cast in an episode of “NCIS” during its 12th season in 2015. All of these opportunities have had a hand in building his net worth.

For his performances, Michael has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Leading Actor in the 1980s. In 2001, he won his third Daytime Emmy Award, and a soap opera Digest Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2005, he was nominated for an Emmy in the category Outstanding Leading Actor.

For his personal life, it is known that Knight was married to Catherine Hickland, who is best known for her work in “One Life to Live”, from 1992 to 2006. Interestingly, Catherine was previously married to David Hasselhoff who played a character named Michael Knight. The couple did a lot of charity work and was honored by the West End Intergenerational Residence in 1999.

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Michael Edward Knight Quick Info

Full Name Michael E. Knight
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth May 7, 1959
Place Of Birth Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Education Wesleyan University
Nationality American
Spouse Catherine Hickland (m. 1992–2006)
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461021/
Awards Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nominations Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Movies All My Children, Rounding First, Noise, A Different Kind of Christmas, Hexed, Date with an Angel, The Young and the Restless, Darryl
TV Shows All My Children, The Young and the Restless

Michael Edward Knight Quotes

  • “We are like a bunch of Cyber-magpies!” said to a group of AOL pals in the AMC chatroom.

Michael Edward Knight Important Facts

  • Added his middle initial to his screen name to avoid receiving fan mail intended for David Hasselhoff addressed to the name Michael Knight. (the name of Hasselhoff’s character on the TV series Knight Rider).
  • Michael E. Knight was married to Catherine Hickland who was married to David Hasselhoff. David Hasselhoff played Michael Knight on “Knight Rider”. Catherine Hickland also made a couple of guest appearances on the show. Justin Bruening who played Michael E. Knight’s son on “All My Children” would go on to play Michael Knight on the remake of “Knight Rider”.
  • Ex-wife Catherine Hickland is also the ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff played a character named Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982).
  • Michael has a degree in theatre arts earned at Wesleyan College. After that, he trained at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. He has won two Emmy awards for his portrayal of Tad Martin on All My Children (1970).
  • Michael has been a frequent visitor on America Online. His first visit was August 30, 1995 and he has been coming on line in as much as his busy schedule allows. He has made many “Cyber-Pals” and his fans love getting to know him.
  • Scar on chin. Ran into “angry” mailbox when he was riding his bike as a child.

Michael Edward Knight Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Darryl 2014 Short completed Darryl Montague Actor
The Young and the Restless 2015-2016 TV Series Simon Neville / Dr. Simon Neville / Dr.Simon Neville Actor
NCIS 2015 TV Series Leland Spears Actor
All My Children 2013 TV Series Tad Martin Actor
Drop Dead Diva 2013 TV Series Charles Van Horn Actor
All My Children 1983-2011 TV Series Tad Martin / Tad / Ted Orsini Actor
Hot in Cleveland 2011 TV Series Michael E. Knight Actor
Hungry Years 2009 Bernie Actor
Mango Tango 2009 Shaman Actor
Rounding First 2005 John Koerner Actor
One Life to Live 2002-2005 TV Series Tad Martin Actor
Retreat 2004 Actor
Noise 2004 Dr. Steve Actor
Undermind 2003 Brian Sampson Actor
Ash Tuesday 2003 Mitchell Actor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2001 TV Series David Steadman Actor
Celebrity Deathmatch 2000 TV Series Billy Corgan Actor
Enchanted 1998 Marble Jones Actor
Montana 1998 Doctor Actor
A Different Kind of Christmas 1996 TV Movie Alan Schaefer Actor
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal 1995 TV Movie as Michael Knight Actor
Hexed 1993 Simon Littlefield Actor
Murder, She Wrote 1992 TV Series B.J. Wilson Actor
Grapevine 1992 TV Series Adam Actor
Dear John 1992 TV Series Freddie Actor
Sydney 1990 TV Series Cliff Actor
Matlock 1988 TV Series Daniel Fontaine Actor
Date with an Angel 1987 Jim Sanders Actor
ABC Afterschool Specials 1985 TV Series Andrew Actor
Baby It’s You 1983 Phillip (as Michael Knight) Actor
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 1982 TV Movie Prince Edward (as Michael Knight) Actor
All My Children 2011 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Going to Bed with Terri Ivens 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Talk 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2011 TV Series Himself Self
The View 2003-2009 TV Series Himself Self
Infanity 2008 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 2005 TV Special Himself – Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Self
SoapTalk 2003-2005 TV Series Himself Self
Soapography 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Biography 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards 2003 TV Special Himself Self
The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 2001 TV Special Himself Self
The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 2000 TV Special Himself – Past Winner Self
The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 1999 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Past Winner Self
The 15th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards 1999 TV Special Himself Self
The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 1998 TV Special Himself – Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Self
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1996-1997 TV Series Himself Self
All My Children 25th Anniversary Special 1995 TV Movie Himself Self
The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards 1993 TV Special Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Hour Magazine 1986 TV Series Himself Self
Celebrity Double Talk 1986 TV Series Himself Self
Fame, Fortune and Romance 1986 TV Series Himself Self
Family Feud 1985 TV Series Himself Self
Daytime’s Greatest Weddings 2004 Video documentary Tad Martin Archive Footage
Soaps’ Most Unforgettable Love Stories 1998 TV Movie Tad Martin Archive Footage
All My Children: Daytime’s Greatest Weddings 1993 Video Tad Martin Archive Footage

Michael Edward Knight Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2001 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Won
1998 Soap Opera Digest Award Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor All My Children (1970) Won
1995 Soap Opera Digest Award Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Male Scene Stealer All My Children (1970) Won
1987 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Won
1986 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Won
2001 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Nominated
1998 Soap Opera Digest Award Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor All My Children (1970) Nominated
1995 Soap Opera Digest Award Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Male Scene Stealer All My Children (1970) Nominated
1987 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Nominated
1986 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama Series All My Children (1970) Nominated