Zachary Knighton

Zachary Knighton
Knighton in 2010
Born	Zachary Andrew Knighton October 25, 1978 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present
Spouse(s)	Hang Knighton (2008–2015; 1 child)

Zachary Andrew Knighton^[1] (born October 25, 1978) is an American actor, most widely known for starring as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings. Prior to that, he co-starred as Dr. Bryce Varley on ABC's science fiction series FlashForward. He also starred in the FOX sitcom Weird Loners.

Life and career

Knighton was born in Alexandria, Virginia^[2] and in 1996, graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the Governor's School for the Arts. Afterwards, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a fan of horror films and surfing.^[3]

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 also starred as Gary on the series Related.

In 2002, main character in the French erotic, disturbing and complex film A New Life by Philippe Grandrieux, with Anna Mouglalis.

In 2009, Knighton 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.^[4] The show was axed 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".^[5]

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

Filmography

Film

Year	Film	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	Filming
2015	Ashby	Father Ted	Filming
2016	Come and Find Me	Charlie	Filming

Television

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	1 Episode
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

References

1. "Stoppard's Mysterious, Romantic 'Arcadia' Set For Theatre Virginia". Richmond Times. 1998-02-08. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
2. Vincent, Mal (2007-01-20). "Former Beach boy makes it to big screen in Hitcher". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
3. Topel, Fred (2007-01-15). "Zach Knighton on The Hitcher". CanMag. Retrieved 2007-01-16.
4. Gardner, Jessica (23 February 2012). "Happy Beginnings and 'Happy Endings' for Zachary Knighton". backstage.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
5. "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011". BuddyTV. Retrieved January 13, 2012.

External links

• Zachary Knighton at the Internet Movie Database