Wayne Knight – Voice Actor Profile & Notable Roles

Wayne Knight, born August 7, 1955, in New York City, is a beloved American character actor and voice actor renowned for his distinctive, comedic vocal style. Famous for portraying Newman in Seinfeld and Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park, Knight shines in animation as Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2 and Tantor the elephant in Tarzan. His recognizable voice has brought countless animated characters to life across films and television, including Dojo in Xiaolin Showdown. Most recently, he voiced Mayor in The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024), delivering classic slapstick charm.