David Knell
Actor · Since 1984
Success on this scale is rare: David Knell is an American actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. The first screen credit dates from 1980. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Playing Ernie in 'Total Recall' took the name well past his home market. He appears in 'Pig' too.
David Knell
Actor · Since 1984
12 Movies · 9 Series
Success on this scale is rare: David Knell is an American actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. The first screen credit dates from 1980. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Playing Ernie in 'Total Recall' took the name well past his home market. He appears in 'Pig' too.
Movies
Plays Ernie
Total Recall
1990
Plays Finway
Pig
2021
Plays Claude
Splash
1984
Plays Ernie
Turner & Hooch
1989
Plays Checker
My Blue Heaven
1990
Plays Nelson
Spring Break
1983
Plays Nerve Nordlinger
The Devil and Max Devlin
1981
Plays Michael
Making Love
1982
Plays Booge
Chopper Chicks in Zombietown
1989
Plays The Rancher
To Kill a Wolf
2025
Plays (voice)
Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol
1992
TV Shows
Plays Rodney Catlow
Bret Maverick
1981
Plays Dudley
ALF
1986
Plays Clerk
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Stan's Father
Grimm
2011
Plays Matthew Brody
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Pizza Kid
Murphy Brown
1988
Plays Acting Police Chief Wylie Ledbetter
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Duane
Charles in Charge
1984
Plays Sam Clemens
Great Performances
1971
Latest Trailers
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To Kill a Wolf
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Sitra Achra
Freddy Nord
2025
To Kill a Wolf
The Rancher
2025
Pig
Finway
2021
Grimm
Stan's Father
2012Season 2
Diagnosis: Murder
Clerk
1994Season 2
Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol
(voice)
1992
Murphy Brown
Pizza Kid
1990Season 3
My Blue Heaven
Checker
1990
Total Recall
Ernie
1990
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Knell and where are they from?
David Knell is 65 years old, born on September 8, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Knell?
David Knell is best known for roles in Total Recall, Pig, Splash.
How many movies has David Knell been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), David Knell has appeared in 12 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was David Knell's first movie?
The career of David Knell began with Belle Starr (1980).
What is David Knell's most recent movie or series?
David Knell's most recent release is Sitra Achra, which premiered on October 30, 2025.
What TV shows has David Knell appeared in?
On television, David Knell has appeared in Grimm, ALF, Murder, She Wrote, Diagnosis: Murder.
David Knell
1961-09-08 · New York City, New York, USA
Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans over four decades.