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T.R. Knight Biography

Birth Name:Theodore Raymond Knight

Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Golden Nymph award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the Monte Carlo TV Festival in 2007 for his work on "Grey's Anatomy․"
  • He has won and been nominated for a number of ensemble awards for his contributions to the program "Grey's Anatomy" throughout its production
  • He participated in the highly acclaimed workshop, Actor's Gym, with Kent Stephen
  • The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minn․, cast him in his first theatrical production at the age of five
  • Worked at a local supermarket in his hometown with his brother during his youth
  • Quote: "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me․"
  • Although already having a successful career in theater, his first big role onscreen was on "Grey's Anatomy․"

Awards

  • 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated