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'''Zachary Andrew Knighton'''<ref name=sedn>{{Cite news|title=Stoppard's Mysterious, Romantic 'Arcadia' Set For Theatre Virginia|publisher=Richmond Times|date=1998-02-08|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesdispatch/access/25973356.html?dids=25973356:25973356&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+08%2C+1998&author=&pub=Richmond+Times+-+Dispatch&desc=STOPPARD'S+MYSTERIOUS%2C+ROMANTIC+%60ARCADIA'+SET+FOR+THEATREVIRGINIA&pqatl=google|access-date=2010-11-07}}</ref> (born October 25, 1978) is an American actor, most widely known for starring as Dave Rose on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]''. Prior to that, he co-starred as Dr. Bryce Varley on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s [[science fiction]] series ''[[FlashForward]]''. He also starred in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] sitcom ''[[Weird Loners]]'' and stars as Orville "Rick" Wright in the [[CBS]] and [[NBC]] drama series ''[[Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series)|Magnum P.I.]]''
'''Zachary Andrew Knighton'''<ref name=sedn>{{Cite news|title=Stoppard's Mysterious, Romantic 'Arcadia' Set For Theatre Virginia|publisher=Richmond Times|date=1998-02-08|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesdispatch/access/25973356.html?dids=25973356:25973356&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+08%2C+1998&author=&pub=Richmond+Times+-+Dispatch&desc=STOPPARD%27S+MYSTERIOUS%2C+ROMANTIC+%60ARCADIA%27+SET+FOR+THEATREVIRGINIA&pqatl=google|access-date=2010-11-07}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> (born October 25, 1978<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike Rose |first=cleveland com |date=2020-10-25 |title=Today’s famous birthdays list for October 25, 2020 includes celebrities Katy Perry, Craig Robinson |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/10/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-october-25-2020-includes-celebrities-katy-perry-craig-robinson.html |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=cleveland |language=en}}</ref>) is an American actor, best known for starring as Dave Rose on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'' from 2011 to 2013 and as Orville "Rick" Wright in the rebooted version of ''[[Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series)|Magnum P.I.]]'' from 2018 to 2024. Other notable roles on television include starring roles on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s science fiction series ''[[FlashForward]]'' and in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] sitcoms ''[[Life on a Stick]]'' and ''[[Weird Loners]]''.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
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Knighton was born in [[Alexandria, Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zachary Knighton |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/zachary-knighton/credits/3030276885/ |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=tol>{{Cite news|last=Vincent|first=Mal|title=Former Beach boy makes it to big screen in ''Hitcher''|publisher=The Virginian-Pilot|date=2007-01-20|url=http://hamptonroads.com/node/210291|access-date=2010-11-07}}</ref> He graduated from [[Frank W. Cox High School]] in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]] and the [[Governor's School for the Arts]] in 1996. Later, he attended [[Virginia Commonwealth University]].<ref name="Knighton1">{{Cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Zach Knighton on The Hitcher|publisher=CanMag|date=2007-01-15|url=http://www.canmag.com/nw/6411-zach-knighton-hitcher-interview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117204710/http://www.canmag.com/nw/6411-zach-knighton-hitcher-interview|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 17, 2007|access-date=2007-01-16}}</ref>

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Knighton was born in [[Alexandria, Virginia]]<ref name=tol>{{Cite news|last=Vincent|first=Mal|title=Former Beach boy makes it to big screen in ''Hitcher''|publisher=The Virginian-Pilot|date=2007-01-20|url=http://hamptonroads.com/node/210291|access-date=2010-11-07}}</ref> and, in 1996, graduated from [[Frank W. Cox High School]] in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]] and the [[Governor's School for the Arts]]. Later, he attended [[Virginia Commonwealth University]].<ref name="Knighton1">{{Cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Zach Knighton on The Hitcher|publisher=CanMag|date=2007-01-15|url=http://www.canmag.com/nw/6411-zach-knighton-hitcher-interview|access-date=2007-01-16}}</ref>


In 2007, he starred in the horror film remake ''[[The Hitcher (2007 film)|The Hitcher]]'', with [[Sophia Bush]], playing the role originally performed by [[C. Thomas Howell]]. Previously, Knighton played Laz Lackerson on the short-lived [[television program]], ''[[Life on a Stick]]''. He starred as Gary on the series ''[[Related]]''.
In 2007, he starred in the horror film remake ''[[The Hitcher (2007 film)|The Hitcher]]'', with [[Sophia Bush]], playing the role originally performed by [[C. Thomas Howell]]. Previously, Knighton played Laz Lackerson on the short-lived [[television program]], ''[[Life on a Stick]]''. He starred as Gary on the series ''[[Related]]''.


In 2009, he was cast as Bryce Varley in the science fiction series ''[[FlashForward]]'', based on the [[Flashforward (novel)|novel]] by [[Robert J. Sawyer]]. Knighton had originally auditioned for the role of Demetri Noh but lost out to [[John Cho]]. The show's co-creator [[David S. Goyer]] then rewrote the role of Bryce Varley for Knighton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/interview/happy-beginnings-and-happy-endings-for-zachary-knighton/|title=Happy Beginnings and 'Happy Endings' for Zachary Knighton|author=Gardner, Jessica|date=February 23, 2012|publisher=backstage.com|access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> The show was axed after one season.
In 2009, he was cast as Bryce Varley in the science fiction series ''[[FlashForward]]'', based on the [[Flashforward (novel)|novel]] by [[Robert J. Sawyer]]. Knighton had originally auditioned for the role of Demetri Noh but lost out to [[John Cho]]. The show's co-creator [[David S. Goyer]] then rewrote the role of Bryce Varley for Knighton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/interview/happy-beginnings-and-happy-endings-for-zachary-knighton/|title=Happy Beginnings and 'Happy Endings' for Zachary Knighton|author=Gardner, Jessica|date=February 23, 2012|publisher=backstage.com|access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> The show was cancelled after one season.


From April 2011 to May 2013, Knighton starred as Dave Rose on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'', alongside [[Eliza Coupe]], [[Elisha Cuthbert]], [[Adam Pally]], [[Damon Wayans Jr.]] and [[Casey Wilson]]. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after concluding its third season on May 3, 2013. [[BuddyTV]] ranked him #94 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011"<ref>{{cite web|title=TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011|date=7 December 2011 |url=https://www.buddytv.com/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011/|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2012|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]}}</ref> and #100 in "TV's Sexiest Men of 2012".<ref>{{cite web|title=TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2012|url=https://www.buddytv.com/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2012/|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2012|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]}}</ref>
From April 2011 to May 2013, Knighton starred as Dave Rose on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'', alongside [[Eliza Coupe]], [[Elisha Cuthbert]], [[Adam Pally]], [[Damon Wayans Jr.]] and [[Casey Wilson]]. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after concluding its third season on May 3, 2013. [[BuddyTV]] ranked him #94 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011"<ref>{{cite web|title=TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011|date=7 December 2011 |url=https://www.buddytv.com/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011/|access-date=January 13, 2012|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]}}</ref> and #100 in "TV's Sexiest Men of 2012".<ref>{{cite web|title=TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2012|url=https://www.buddytv.com/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2012/|access-date=January 13, 2012|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]}}</ref>


In 2014, Knighton appeared in a recurring guest arc in the 5th season of the [[NBC]] series ''[[Parenthood (2010 TV series)|Parenthood]]''. He also starred on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] sitcom ''[[Weird Loners]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/watch-weird-loners-fox-valentines-day-1201433488/|title=WATCH: Meet a 'Weird Loner' for Valentine's Day|last=Prudom|first=Laura|date=February 13, 2015|publisher=Variety|access-date=April 1, 2018}}</ref>
In 2014, Knighton appeared in a recurring guest arc in the 5th season of the [[NBC]] series ''[[Parenthood (2010 TV series)|Parenthood]]''. He also starred on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] sitcom ''[[Weird Loners]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/watch-weird-loners-fox-valentines-day-1201433488/|title=WATCH: Meet a 'Weird Loner' for Valentine's Day|last=Prudom|first=Laura|date=February 13, 2015|publisher=Variety|access-date=April 1, 2018}}</ref>


In 2018, Knighton was cast in the recurring role of Paul on the second season of the [[Netflix]] horror-comedy series ''[[Santa Clarita Diet]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/santa-clarita-diet-joel-mchale-maggie-lawson-gerald-mcraney-zachary-knighton-guest-star-season-2-1202291505/|title='Santa Clarita Diet': Joel McHale, Maggie Lawson, Gerald McRaney & Zachary Knighton To Guest Star In Season 2|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 16, 2018|work=Deadline|access-date=April 1, 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Knighton was cast in the main role of Rick Wright on the [[CBS]] drama series ''[[Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series)|Magnum P.I.]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/magnum-pi-zachary-knighton-cast-rick-cbs-reboot-pilot-1202339059/|title='Magnum P.I.': Zachary Knighton To Play Rick In CBS Reboot Pilot|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=March 16, 2018|work=Deadline|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref> The series was canceled after four seasons on CBS, but he is set to continue in the role following the series's pickup by [[NBC]] in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title='Magnum P.I.' Rescued By NBC With 2-Season, 20-Episode Order |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/magnum-pi-renewed-season-5-6-nbc-1235055173/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=July 1, 2022 |date=June 30, 2022}}</ref>
In 2018, Knighton was cast in the recurring role of Paul on the second season of the [[Netflix]] horror-comedy series ''[[Santa Clarita Diet]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/santa-clarita-diet-joel-mchale-maggie-lawson-gerald-mcraney-zachary-knighton-guest-star-season-2-1202291505/|title='Santa Clarita Diet': Joel McHale, Maggie Lawson, Gerald McRaney & Zachary Knighton To Guest Star In Season 2|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 16, 2018|work=Deadline|access-date=April 1, 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Knighton was cast in the main role of Rick Wright on the [[CBS]] drama series ''[[Magnum P.I. (2018 TV series)|Magnum P.I.]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/magnum-pi-zachary-knighton-cast-rick-cbs-reboot-pilot-1202339059/|title='Magnum P.I.': Zachary Knighton To Play Rick In CBS Reboot Pilot|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=March 16, 2018|work=Deadline|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref> The series was canceled after four seasons on CBS, but was picked up by [[NBC]] in 2022 with a 20-episode order that debuted in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title='Magnum P.I.' Rescued By NBC With 2-Season, 20-Episode Order |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/magnum-pi-renewed-season-5-6-nbc-1235055173/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=July 1, 2022 |date=June 30, 2022}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Zachary Knighton
Knighton at 2016 Austin Film Festival
Born
Zachary Andrew Knighton

(1978-10-25) October 25, 1978 (age 46)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouses
Hang Knighton
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(m. 2008; div. 2015)​
Betsy Phillips
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(m. 2018)​
Children3

Zachary Andrew Knighton[1] (born October 25, 1978[2]) is an American actor, best known for starring as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings from 2011 to 2013 and as Orville "Rick" Wright in the rebooted version of Magnum P.I. from 2018 to 2024. Other notable roles on television include starring roles on ABC's science fiction series FlashForward and in the FOX sitcoms Life on a Stick and Weird Loners.

Life and career

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Knighton was born in Alexandria, Virginia.[3][4] He graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the Governor's School for the Arts in 1996. Later, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University.[5]

In 2007, he starred in the horror film remake The Hitcher, with Sophia Bush, playing the role originally performed by C. Thomas Howell. Previously, Knighton played Laz Lackerson on the short-lived television program, Life on a Stick. He starred as Gary on the series Related.

In 2009, he was cast as Bryce Varley in the science fiction series FlashForward, based on the novel by Robert J. Sawyer. Knighton had originally auditioned for the role of Demetri Noh but lost out to John Cho. The show's co-creator David S. Goyer then rewrote the role of Bryce Varley for Knighton.[6] The show was cancelled after one season.

From April 2011 to May 2013, Knighton starred as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, alongside Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr. and Casey Wilson. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after concluding its third season on May 3, 2013. BuddyTV ranked him #94 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011"[7] and #100 in "TV's Sexiest Men of 2012".[8]

In 2014, Knighton appeared in a recurring guest arc in the 5th season of the NBC series Parenthood. He also starred on the FOX sitcom Weird Loners.[9]

In 2018, Knighton was cast in the recurring role of Paul on the second season of the Netflix horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet.[10] In 2018, Knighton was cast in the main role of Rick Wright on the CBS drama series Magnum P.I..[11] The series was canceled after four seasons on CBS, but was picked up by NBC in 2022 with a 20-episode order that debuted in 2023.[12]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Cherry Falls Mr. Rolly
2002 La vie nouvelle Seymour
2003 The Mudge Boy Travis
2004 The Prince & Me John Morgan
2007 The Hitcher Jim Halsey
2008 Surfer, Dude Billo Murphy
2010 Tug Judd
2011 Satellite of Love Blake
2013 The Big Ask Dave
2014 Believe Me Gabriel
2014 Hot Benny
2015 Ashby Father Ted
2016 Come and Find Me Charlie
2017 Big Bear Colin
2018 Little Bitches Mr. Warner
2020 The Pale Door Duncan [13]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Ed Stephen 1 episode
2001 Law & Order Paul Wyler 1 episode
2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Lukas Ian Croft 1 episode
2005 Life on a Stick Laz Lackerson Main role, 13 episodes
2005 Love, Inc. Brad 1 episode
2006 Related Gary 2 episodes
2007 Supreme Courtships Clyde Television movie
2008, 2013 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Random Guy 2 episodes
2009 Bones Chet Newcomb 1 episode
2009–10 FlashForward Dr. Bryce Varley Main role, 22 episodes
2010 House Billy Episode: "Message Therapy"
2011–13 Happy Endings Dave Rose Main role, 57 episodes
2012 Happy Endings: Happy Rides Dave Rose Web series
2013 Wilfred Bill the Mailman 1 episode
2014 Parenthood Evan Knight Recurring role, 5 episodes
2015 Weird Loners Stosh Lewandoski Main role, 6 episodes
2016 The Catch Morgan Foster 2 episodes
2016 House of Lies Max Episode: "One-Eighty"
2016 Elementary Aaron Stone Episode: "Render, and Then Seize Her"
2017 Fresh Off the Boat Doug Episode: "How to Be an American"
2017 The Good Fight Dr. Randolph Picot Episode: "The Schtup List"
2018–19 Santa Clarita Diet Paul Recurring role, 4 episodes
2018 LA to Vegas Bryan Recurring role, 6 episodes
2018 StartUp Tucker Saginaw 6 episodes
2018–24 Magnum P.I. Orville "Rick" Wright Main role
2020 Hawaii Five-0 2 episodes (crossovers with Magnum P.I.)

References

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  1. ^ "Stoppard's Mysterious, Romantic 'Arcadia' Set For Theatre Virginia". Richmond Times. 1998-02-08. Retrieved 2010-11-07.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (2020-10-25). "Today's famous birthdays list for October 25, 2020 includes celebrities Katy Perry, Craig Robinson". cleveland. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. ^ "Zachary Knighton". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ^ Vincent, Mal (2007-01-20). "Former Beach boy makes it to big screen in Hitcher". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
  5. ^ Topel, Fred (2007-01-15). "Zach Knighton on The Hitcher". CanMag. Archived from the original on January 17, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-16.
  6. ^ Gardner, Jessica (February 23, 2012). "Happy Beginnings and 'Happy Endings' for Zachary Knighton". backstage.com. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  7. ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011". BuddyTV. 7 December 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2012". BuddyTV. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  9. ^ Prudom, Laura (February 13, 2015). "WATCH: Meet a 'Weird Loner' for Valentine's Day". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (February 16, 2018). "'Santa Clarita Diet': Joel McHale, Maggie Lawson, Gerald McRaney & Zachary Knighton To Guest Star In Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2018). "'Magnum P.I.': Zachary Knighton To Play Rick In CBS Reboot Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 30, 2022). "'Magnum P.I.' Rescued By NBC With 2-Season, 20-Episode Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  13. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 29, 2019). "'13 Reasons Why' Star Devin Druid Leads Cast In Horror-Western 'The Pale Door', Shoot Under Way In Oklahoma". Deadline. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
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