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Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Actor · born 4 May 1906 · East Sheen, Surrey, England

Esmond Penington Knight (4 May 1906 – 23 February 1987) was an English actor.

He was an accomplished actor with a career spanning over half a century. For much of his career Esmond Knight was virtually blind. He had been badly injured in 1941 whilst on active service on board HMS Prince of Wales when she fought the Bismarck at the Battle of the Denmark Strait, and remained totally blind for two years, though he later regained some sight in his right eye.

Where to start: The Red Shoes (1948).

As actor 59

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Esmond Knight movie?

By viewer score, The Red Shoes (1948) at 8.0/10.

What are Esmond Knight’s most popular movies?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Peeping Tom, The Red Shoes.

How many movies has Esmond Knight made?

59 films on TMDB, 59 as actor.

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