T. R. Knight

Knight was born March 26, 1973,{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Mike|title=Today's famous birthdays list for March 26, 2023 includes celebrities Steven Tyler, Diana Ross|work=The Plain Dealer|date=March 26, 2023|accessdate=March 26, 2023|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/03/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-march-26-2023-includes-celebrities-steven-tyler-diana-ross.html}} in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he became involved with the Guthrie Theater at the age of twelve.[http://www.infoplease.com/biography/t-r-knight.html "Biography. T. R. Knight"] infoplease.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015 He attended Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, for grades K-8.Walsh, Jim. [http://www.southwestjournal.com/voices/news/an-improvisational-life "An improvisational life"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411221916/http://www.southwestjournal.com/voices/news/an-improvisational-life |date=April 11, 2015 }} southwestjournal.com, September 23, 2012 Knight received the Conners Foundation Scholarship as a freshman and apprenticed at the Children's Theatre Company. He also worked at the local Red Owl supermarket alongside his brother. After finishing high school at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Knight enrolled at the University of St. Thomas for a brief period of time.Papatola, Dominic P. [http://www.twincities.com/life/ci_10681380 "'Grey's Anatomy' star comes home for a project near to his heart"] twincities.com, October 12, 2008 He dropped out and soon landed leading roles at the Guthrie Theater.

Knight moved to New York City and appeared on the stage. He played opposite Patti LuPone in the 2001 Broadway revival of Noises Off.Jones, Kenneth. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/bway-run-of-noises-off-revival-ends-sept.-1-107982 "Bway Run of Noises Off Revival Ends Sept. 1"] Playbill, September 1, 2002 He performed in 2003 as Damis in Tartuffe.Isherwood, Charles. [https://variety.com/2003/legit/reviews/tartuffe-5-1200544133/ "Review. 'Tartuffe' "] Variety, January 9, 2003 He performed in the 2003 Off-Broadway production of Scattergood,Weber, Bruce. [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/05/theater/theater-review-a-dedicated-pupil-for-a-professor-of-seduction.html "Theater Review. A Dedicated Pupil for a Professor of Seduction"] The New York Times, March 5, 2003 receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.Murray, Matthew. [http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/05-2003/2003-drama-desk-awards-presented_3523.html "2003 Drama Desk Awards Presented"] theatermania.com, May 18, 2003 Knight also starred Off-Broadway at Primary Stages in the 2004 drama Boy.[http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&id=4719 " Boy Listing"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020022636/http://www.lortel.org/LLA_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&id=4719 |date=October 20, 2012 }} Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved March 31, 2015

On television, Knight was a regular cast member of the short-lived Nathan Lane/Laurie Metcalf 2003 CBS television series Charlie Lawrence.Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/nathan-lanes-charlie-lawrence-pulled-from-cbs-schedule-114056 "Nathan Lane's "Charlie Lawrence" Pulled from CBS Schedule"] Playbill, July 1, 2003

In 2005, Knight was cast in his breakthrough role as Dr. George O'Malley on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Introduced as a surgical intern at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, O'Malley worked his way up to resident level, while his relationships with his colleagues Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) formed a focal point of the series. When Knight auditioned for the show, he expected a one-season run. In 2009, after the conclusion of the fifth season, it was confirmed that Knight would not be returning for the show's sixth season. The actor said the reason for his departure was due to a "breakdown in communication" with executive producer Shonda Rhimes, his character's lack of screen time,[http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/07/23/ew.tr.knight.greys.anatomy/ T.R. Knight reveals why he left 'Grey's Anatomy'"] CNN, July 23, 2009 and his decision to come out as gay.{{cite web |author=Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Pizza |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1548317,00.html |title=EXCLUSIVE: Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight Confirms He's Gay – T.R. Knight |work=People |date=October 19, 2006 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410052818/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1548317,00.html |archive-date=April 10, 2012 }}

Knight received generally positive reviews for his performance as O'Malley, and garnered a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Knight starred as Leo Frank in a production of the musical Parade, which opened October 4, 2009, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.McNulty, Charles. [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/10/theater-review-parade-at-the-mark-taper-forum.html "Theater Review"] Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2009 He returned to Broadway in David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre in 2010, where he played the role of John,{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/T.R.-Knight-Broadway-1019487.aspx |title=T. R. Knight Returning to Broadway |work=TV Guide |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614100408/http://www.tvguide.com/News/T.R.-Knight-Broadway-1019487.aspx |archive-date=June 14, 2010 }} opposite Patrick Stewart. In 2019, he voiced Sir Cedric, the gay protagonist in the animated series The Bravest Knight.{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/23/hulu-the-bravest-knight-same-sex-parents/ |title=Hulu announces The Bravest Knight kids cartoon with same-sex parents |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=May 23, 2019 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=December 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807105924/https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/23/hulu-the-bravest-knight-same-sex-parents/ |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |url-status=live}}

In 2016, a sci-fi series called 11.22.63 with James Franco aired for one season. Knight plays Johnny Clayton, Franco's love-interest's abusive husband.

Knight came out during his role on Grey's Anatomy. After his role on the hit series ended, Knight married his husband Patrick B. Leahy, a ballet dancer and writer, in Hudson, New York, on October 7, 2013.{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/10/07/greys-star-tr-knight-weds-longtime-boyfriend/2938857/|title=Former Grey's star T.R. Knight weds boyfriend|access-date=October 7, 2013 | work=USA Today|first1=Haley|last1=Blum|date=October 7, 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/t-r-knight-ties-the-knot/ |title=T.R. Knight Ties the Knot |date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |author=Blumm, K.C. |work=People }}

;Broadway

Source: Playbill Vault[http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/51620/T-R-Knight "T.R. Knight Broadway"] playbillvault.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015

• Noises Off (2001 revival) as Tim Allgood
• Tartuffe (2003 revival) as Damis
• A Life in the Theatre (2010) as John
• It's Only a Play (2015) as Frank Finger

;Off-Broadway

Source: Internet Off-Broadway Database[http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=people&first=T.R.&last=Knight&middle= "T.R. Knight Listing"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051106152812/http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=people&first=T.R.&middle=&last=Knight |date=November 6, 2005 }} Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved March 31, 2015

• Marvin's Room (1998)[http://web.mac.com/vkshealy/iWeb/Younger%20Child%20Productions/Bios.html under DAVID CASTANEDA (Lighting Design)]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rod-kaats/12/95/491 under directing credits]
• This Lime Tree Bower (1999) as Joe
• Macbeth (1999) as Donalbain/Messenger
• "The Refreshment of the Spirit" (2000){{cite web |date=March 1, 2014 |title=Mentor Project | Programs |url=http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/programs/mentor_project/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413131301/http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/programs/mentor_project/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 13, 2014 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |publisher=Cherry Lane Theatre}}
• Right Way to Sue (2001 at HERE Mainstage) as Franklin/Various charactersMurray, Matthew. [https://www.talkinbroadway.com/ob/5_21_01.html "Review"] talkinbroadway.com, May 21, 2001
• The Hologram Theory (2000) at MCGinn/Cazale TheaterHofler, Robert. [https://variety.com/2000/film/reviews/the-hologram-theory-1200461897/ "Review"] Variety, April 3, 2000 as Tweety
• The Lake's End (2003)
• Scattergood (2003) as Brendan Hilliard
• Voices of Peace and Dissent (2003) at Worth Street TheatreSimonson, Robert. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/worth-street-revives-voices-of-peace-and-dissent-aug.-16-23-and-30-121357 "Worth Street Revives 'Voices of Peace and Dissent' Aug. 16, 23 and 30"] Playbill, August 11, 2004
• Boy (2004) as title character{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html|title=T.R. Knight to Star as Boy in World Premiere Julia Jordan Play at Primary Stages|work=Playbill|first=Ernio|last=Hernandez|date=April 2, 2004|access-date=May 25, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192552/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html|archive-date=September 30, 2007}}
• The Marriage of Bette & Boo (2007)
• Sold (2011) as Michael
• Romeo and Juliet (2013) as Mercutio
• Pocatello (2014) (Playwrights Horizons)

;Readings

• Truth or Consequences (Staged Reading)
• The Fool (2002) (Staged Reading)Gans, Andrew. [https://archive.today/20150404120549/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/diva-talk-news-of-betty-bernadette-patti-karen-audra-ute-who-could-ask-for--105053/print "DIVA TALK: News of Betty, Bernadette, Patti, Karen, Audra & Ute: Who Could Ask for Anything More?"] Playbill, April 12, 2002
• White People (Staged Reading)
• The Scholar (Staged Reading)
• Lend Me A Tenor (2009) (Staged Reading)[http://www.broadway.com/buzz/99812/tr-knight-to-exit-greys-anatomy-eyes-tenor-on-broadway/ "T.R. Knight to Exit 'Grey's Anatomy'; Eyes Tenor on Broadway"] broadway.com, June 17, 2009
• On a Clear Day (2010) (Staged Reading)
• Torch Song Trilogy (2011) (Staged Reading)
• June Moon (2011) (Roundabout PlayReading Series)[http://archive.roundabouttheatre.org/index.php/Detail/Occurrence/Show/occurrence_id/559 " 'June Moon' Listing"]

archive.roundabouttheatre.org. Retrieved March 31, 2015

• Honeymoon in Vegas (2011) (Staged Reading) as Jack Singer[http://broadwayworld.com/article/TR-Knight-Mary-Faber-Tony-Danza-Take-Part-in-HONEYMOON-IN-VEGAS-Reading-20111101 " 'Honeymoon in Vegas' Reading"] broadwayworld.com, 2011{{cite news| url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/eyeing-a-production-investors-check-in-to-honeymoon-in-vegas-workshop/ | work=The New York Times | first=Patrick | last=Healy | title=Investors Check Out 'Honeymoon in Vegas' Workshop | date=November 1, 2011}}
• The Miser (2012) (Reading)Hetrick, Adam. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/red-bull-readings-to-feature-t.r.-knight-jan-maxwell-lily-rabe-michael-urie-198191 Red Bull Readings to Feature T.R. Knight, Jan Maxwell, Lily Rabe, Michael Urie and More"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216135344/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/red-bull-readings-to-feature-t.r.-knight-jan-maxwell-lily-rabe-michael-urie-198191 |date=December 16, 2014 }} playbill.com, October 2, 2012

;Regional

• What Didn't Happen (2000) (Workshop at Vassar)Rizzo, Frank. [https://www.courant.com/2000/07/06/an-historic-murder-in-verse-and-song/ An Historic Murder In Verse And Song"] Hartford Courant, July 6, 2000
• Earth to Bucky (2003) at Bay Street Theater as BuckyKlein, Alvin. [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/20/nyregion/theater-three-lost-souls-yearning-for-a-way-out.html "THEATER; Three Lost Souls, Yearning for a Way Out"] The New York Times, July 20, 2003
• Parade (musical) (2009) as Leo Frank at Mark Taper Forum – Los Angeles, CA{{cite news| url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/06/greys-anatomys-tr-knight-heads-for-the-stage-in-la-not-ny.html | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Culture Monster | date=June 19, 2009}}
• The Seagull (2012) (radio theater) as Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev, James Bridges Theater at UCLA – Los Angeles, CABacalzo, Dan. [http://www.theatermania.com/los-angeles-theater/news/08-2012/calista-flockhart-tr-knight-dakin-matthews-to-head_60876.html "Calista Flockhart, T.R. Knight, Dakin Matthews to Head Up L.A. Theatre Works' Seagull'"] theatermania.com, August 28, 2012

;Guthrie Theater – Minneapolis, MN[http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/05/03/actor-tr-knight-to-return-for-minn-s-guthrie-gala/ "Actor TR Knight To Return For Minn.'s Guthrie Gala"] minnesota.cbslocal.com, May 3, 2013

• A Christmas Carol (1978–1980, 1996) as Tiny Tim, Dick Wilkins/Others
• Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1996) as Joe
• She Stoops to Conquer (1996)
• Racing Demon as Ewan Gilmour (1997)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream (1997) as Francis Flute
• Much Ado About Nothing (1998) as Watchman
• Ah, Wilderness! (1999) as Richard Miller
• Amadeus (2001) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

;Jungle Theater – Minneapolis, MN

• Journey's End as 2nd Lt. Jimmy Raleigh (1995)

;Minnesota History Theatre – St. Paul, MN

• Civil Ceremony as Samuel (1996)

;Illusion Theatre – Minneapolis, MN

• Angelheaded Hipster: Howl for Allen (1997) as Allen Ginsberg

;Women's Club of Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN

• The Laramie Project (2008)

;Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Chanhassen, MN

• Brighton Beach Memoirs (1993) as Eugene Morris Jerome

;Theatre in the Round – Minneapolis, MN

• Gemini (1992) as Randy

;Off-Broadway Musical Theatre – New Hope, MN

• Oliver! (1985) as Oliver

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• [https://archive.today/20130205093813/http://online.tvguide.com/newsearch/detail.aspx?id=101039&sourcetype=C&tvobjectid=193910 T. R. Knight] on TVguide.com
• [http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=8636 T. R. Knight] at Broadway.com
• [http://abc.go.com/primetime/greysanatomy/bios/t.r._knight.html ABC Bio]

;Articles

• [http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=8636 2001 interview] at Broadway.com
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192552/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85352.html 2004 article] from Playbill
• [https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=1623401&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 2006 interview] at ABC News
• [https://www.azcentral.com/ent/tv/articles/0208knight.html 2006 article] from Minneapolis Star Tribune

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