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Zachary Andrew Knighton (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.
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Life and career
Knighton was born in Alexandria, Virginia 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.
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. 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" and #100 in "TV's Sexiest Men of 2012".
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
Actor
2018
Magnum P.I. (TV Series) as
Rick
- Three Bridges (2023) - Rick
- Charlie Foxtrot (2023) - Rick
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (2023) - Rick
- Dark Skies (2023) - Rick
- Birthright (2023) - Rick
- Dead Ringer (2023) - Rick
- Welcome to Paradise, Now Die! (2023) - Rick
- NSFW (2023) - Rick
- Number One with a Bullet (2023) - Rick
- The Breaking Point (2023) - Rick
- The Passenger (2023) - Rick
- Close to Home (2022) - Rick
- The Long Sleep (2022) - Rick
- Shallow Grave, Deep Water (2022) - Rick
- Remember Me Tomorrow (2022) - Rick
- Evil Walks Softly (2022) - Rick
- Dead Man Walking (2022) - Rick
- Run, Baby, Run (2022) - Rick
- Judge Me Not (2022) - Rick
- Angels Sometimes Kill (2022) - Rick
- If I Should Die Before I Wake (2022) - Rick
- Dream Lover (2022) - Rick
- Better Watch Out (2021) - Rick
- A Fire in the Ashes (2021) - Rick
- A New Lease on Death (2021) - Rick
- Devil on the Doorstep (2021) - Rick
- Til Death (2021) - Rick
- Those We Leave Behind (2021) - Rick
- Texas Wedge (2021) - Rick
- The Harder They Fall (2021) - Rick
- Island Vibes (2021) - Rick
- Bloodline (2021) - Rick
- Before the Fall (2021) - Rick
- Whispers of Death (2021) - Rick
- Cry Murder (2021) - Rick
- Dark Harvest (2021) - Rick
- The Lies We Tell (2021) - Rick
- The Long Way Home (2021) - Rick
- The Big Payback (2021) - Rick
- Someone to Watch Over Me (2021) - Rick
- Killer on the Midnight Watch (2021) - Rick
- Tell No One (2021) - Rick
- The Day Danger Walked In (2021) - Rick
- First the Beatdown, Then the Blowback (2021) - Rick
- No Way Out (2020) - Rick
- Easy Money (2020) - Rick
- Double Jeopardy (2020) - Rick
- A Leopard on the Prowl (2020) - Rick
- May the Best One Win (2020) - Rick
- A World of Trouble (2020) - Rick
- The Night Has Eyes (2020) - Rick
- Farewell to Love (2020) - Rick
- Say Hello to Your Past (2020) - Rick
- A Game of Cat and Mouse (2020) - Rick
- Mondays Are for Murder (2020) - Rick
- Desperate Measures (2020) - Rick
- Day I Met the Devil (2019) - Rick
- Blood Brothers (2019) - Rick
- A Bullet Named Fate (2019) - Rick
- He Came by Night (2019) - Rick
- The Man in the Secret Room (2019) - Rick
- Lie, Cheat, Steal, Kill (2019) - Rick
- Make It 'til Dawn (2019) - Rick
- Dead Inside (2019) - Rick
- Knight Lasts Forever (2019) - Rick
- Honor Among Thieves (2019) - Rick
- Payback for Beginners (2019) - Rick
- The Day It All Came Together (2019) - Rick
- Blood in the Water (2019) - Rick
- A Kiss Before Dying (2019) - Rick
- Black Is the Widow (2019) - Rick
- Murder Is Never Quiet (2019) - Rick
- Day the Past Came Back (2019) - Rick
- I, the Deceased (2019) - Rick
- Day of the Viper (2019) - Rick
- Winner Takes All (2019) - Rick
- Nowhere to Hide (2019) - Rick
- Bad Day to Be a Hero (2018) - Rick
- The Ties That Bind (2018) - Rick
- Die He Said (2018) - Rick
- The Cat Who Cried Wolf (2018) - Rick
- Death Is Only Temporary (2018) - Rick
- Sudden Death (2018) - Rick
- Six Paintings, One Frame (2018) - Rick
- The Woman Who Never Died (2018) - Rick
- From the Head Down (2018) - Rick
- I Saw the Sun Rise (2018) - Rick
2020
The Pale Door as
Duncan
2011
Happy Endings (TV Series) as
Dave Rose
- And The Pandemmy Goes To- (2020) - Dave Rose
- Brothas & Sisters (2013) - Dave Rose
- Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce (2013) - Dave Rose
- Unsabotagable (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky (2013) - Dave Rose
- She Got Game Night (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Storm Before the Calm (2013) - Dave Rose
- Bros Before Bros (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Incident (2013) - Dave Rose
- In the Heat of the Noche (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Straight Dope (2013) - Dave Rose
- Our Best Friend's Wedding (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Marry Prankster (2013) - Dave Rose
- The Ex Factor (2013) - Dave Rose
- Ordinary Extraordinary Love (2013) - Dave Rose
- Fowl Play/Date (2013) - Dave Rose
- No-Ho-Ho (2012) - Dave Rose
- To Serb with Love (2012) - Dave Rose
- P&P Romance Factory (2012) - Dave Rose
- More Like Stanksgiving (2012) - Dave Rose
- Boys II Menorah (2012) - Dave Rose
- Sabado Free-Gante (2012) - Dave Rose
- Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires (2012) - Dave Rose
- KickBall 2: The Kickening (2012) - Dave Rose
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (Minus Three Weddings and One Funeral) (2012) - Dave Rose
- Big White Lies (2012) - Dave Rose
- You Snooze, You Bruise (2012) - Dave Rose
- Party of Six (2012) - Dave Rose
- The Kerkovich Way (2012) - Dave Rose
- Cocktails & Dreams (2012) - Dave Rose
- The Butterfly Effect Effect (2012) - Dave Rose
- Everybody Loves Grant (2012) - Dave Rose
- The St. Valentine's Day Maxssacre (2012) - Dave Rose
- Makin' Changes! (2012) - Dave Rose
- Meat the Parrots (2012) - Dave Rose
- The Shrink, the Dare, Her Date and Her Brother (2012) - Dave Rose
- Grinches Be Crazy (2011) - Dave Rose
- Full Court Dress (2011) - Dave Rose
- The Code War (2011) - Dave Rose
- Lying Around (2011) - Dave Rose
- Spooky Endings (2011) - Dave Rose
- Secrets and Limos (2011) - Dave Rose
- Yesandwitch (2011) - Dave Rose
- Baby Steps (2011) - Dave Rose
- Blax, Snake, Home (2011) - Dave Rose
- Why Can't You Read Me? (2011) - Dave Rose
- The Shershow Redemption (2011) - Dave Rose
- Bo Fight (2011) - Dave Rose
- Barefoot Pedaler (2011) - Dave Rose
- You've Got Male (2011) - Dave Rose
- The Girl with the David Tattoo (2011) - Dave Rose
- Dave of the Dead (2011) - Dave Rose
- Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do (2011) - Dave Rose
- Like Father, Like Gun (2011) - Dave Rose
- Your Couples Friends & Neighbors (2011) - Dave Rose
- Mein Coming Out (2011) - Dave Rose
- The Quicksand Girlfriend (2011) - Dave Rose
- Pilot (2011) - Dave Rose
2020
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Rick Wright / Rick
- Nalowale i ke 'ehu o he kai (2020) - Rick Wright
- Ihea 'oe i ka wa a ka ua e loku ana? (2020) - Rick
2019
Ricochet (Short) as
Wynn
2018
Santa Clarita Diet (TV Series) as
Paul
- Knighttime (2019) - Paul
- Suspicious Objects (2018) - Paul
- Going Pre-med (2018) - Paul
- Coyote in Yoga Pants (2018) - Paul
2018
StartUp (TV Series) as
Tucker Saginaw
- Trading Up (2018)
- Limited Liability (2018)
- Sweat Equity (2018)
- Diversification (2018)
- Profit and Loss (2018)
- Rebranding (2018) - Tucker Saginaw
2018
LA to Vegas (TV Series) as
Bryan
- The Proposal (2018) - Bryan
- Captain Dave's on a Roll (2018) - Bryan
- The Dinner Party (2018) - Bryan
- Bernard's Birthday (2018) - Bryan
- Overbooked (2018) - Bryan
- Things to Do in Vegas When You're Grounded (2018) - Bryan
2018
Little Bitches as
Mr. Warner
2017
Linda from HR (TV Movie) as
Alan
2017
The Heights (Short) as
Geoff
2017
Big Bear as
Colin
2017
The Good Fight (TV Series) as
Dr. Randolph Picot
- The Schtup List (2017) - Dr. Randolph Picot
2017
Fresh Off the Boat (TV Series) as
Doug
- How to Be an American (2017) - Doug
2016
Pearl (TV Movie) as
Billy
2016
Come and Find Me as
Charlie
2016
Elementary (TV Series) as
Aaron Stone
- Render, and Then Seize Her (2016) - Aaron Stone
2016
The Big Spoon as
Ben
2016
House of Lies (TV Series) as
Max
- One-Eighty (2016) - Max
2016
The Catch (TV Series) as
Morgan Foster
- The Wedding (2016) - Morgan Foster
- The Happy Couple (2016) - Morgan Foster
2016
Hot as
Benny
2015
Weird Loners (TV Mini Series) as
Stosh Lewandoski
- We're Here. We're Weird. Get Used to Us. (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
- The Weirdfather (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
- Weird Knight (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
- Weirded Out (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
- Weird Dance (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
- Weird Pilot (2015) - Stosh Lewandoski
2015
Ashby as
Father Ted
2015
The Love Inside as
Vaughn
2014
Yowl (Short)
2014
Believe Me as
Gabriel
2014
Parenthood (TV Series) as
Evan Knight
- I'm Still Here (2014) - Evan Knight
- Cold Feet (2014) - Evan Knight
- Fraud Alert (2014) - Evan Knight
- The Offer (2014) - Evan Knight
- The Enchanting Mr. Knight (2014) - Evan Knight
2008
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) as
Random Guy
- The Gang Squashes Their Beefs (2013) - Random Guy
- The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis (2008) - Random Guy (as Zach Knighton)
2013
Wilfred (TV Series) as
Bill
- Comfort (2013) - Bill
2013
The Big Ask as
Dave
2012
Satellite of Love as
Blake / Samuel's best friend
2012
Happy Endings: Happy Rides (TV Series) as
Dave Rose
- Episode #1.6 (2012) - Dave Rose
- Episode #1.3 (2012) - Dave Rose
2011
Snuggle Bunny: Man's Most Lovable Predator (Short) as
Surfer
2010
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Billy
- Massage Therapy (2010) - Billy
2009
Flashforward (TV Series) as
Dr. Bryce Varley
- Future Shock (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Countdown (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- The Negotiation (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- Course Correction (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- The Garden of Forking Paths (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Let No Man Put Asunder (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- Queen Sacrifice (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Better Angels (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Blowback (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- Revelation Zero: Part 2 (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Revelation Zero: Part 1 (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- A561984 (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Believe (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Playing Cards with Coyote (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- The Gift (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- Gimme Some Truth (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- Black Swan (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- 137 Sekunden (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley (credit only)
- White to Play (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
- No More Good Days (2009) - Dr. Bryce Varley
2010
Tug as
Judd
2009
Bones (TV Series) as
Chet Newcomb
- The Bones That Foam (2009) - Chet Newcomb
2008
Surfer, Dude as
Brillo Murphy (as Zach Knighton)
2007
Supreme Courtships (TV Movie) as
Clyde
2007
The Hitcher as
Jim Halsey
2006
Related (TV Series) as
Gary / Joel's Friend in Café
- His Name Is Ruth (2006) - Gary
- London Calling (2006) - Joel's Friend in Café
2005
Life on a Stick (TV Series) as
Laz Lackerson
- Things People Stand For (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Some Drinkin' and Some Foolin' Around (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Wouldn't It Be Nice (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- We'll Always Have Bowling (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Soupless in Seattle (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- The Things We Do for Love (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- The Gods of TV (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Breaking Away (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Gangs of the Mall (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- The Defiant Ones (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Fish Song (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Liking Things the Way They Aren't (2005) - Laz Lackerson
- Pilot (2005) - Laz Lackerson
2005
Love, Inc. (TV Series) as
Brad
- Pilot (2005) - Brad
2004
The Prince and Me as
John Morgan
2004
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Lukas Ian Croft
- Mean (2004) - Lukas Ian Croft
2003
The Mudge Boy as
Travis
2002
A New Life as
Seymour
2001
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Paul Wyler
- Swept Away - A Very Special Episode (2001) - Paul Wyler
2001
Ed (TV Series) as
Stephen
- The Music Box (2001) - Stephen
2000
Cherry Falls as
Mr. Rolly
2000
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (TV Series) as
William Alexander
Producer
2019
Ricochet (Short) (executive producer)
2014
Yowl (Short) (producer)
Director
2012
Happy Endings: Happy Rides (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #1.3 (2012)
Writer
2021
Magnum P.I. (TV Series) (story by - 1 episode)
- A New Lease on Death (2021) - (story by)
Thanks
2010
Flashforward (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
- What Did You See? (2010) - (special thanks)
Self
2022
101 Places to Party Before You Die (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Maui (2022) - Self
2018
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Guest Co-Host
- Hawaii Week - Day 4 (2021) - Self - Guest Co-Host
- Talk Show Titans Week - Day 1 (2019) - Self
- Episode #38.41 (2018) - Self
- Episode #38.9 (2018) - Self
- Episode #37.289 (2018) - Self
2019
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.69 (2021) - Self
- Episode #4.159 (2019) - Self
- Episode #4.151 (2019) - Self
2020
Happy Endings Virtual Reunion (TV Special) as
Dave Rose
2019
Red Carpet Report (TV Series short) as
Self
- Paleyfest 2019 - CBS Reboots (2019) - Self
2015
Geeks Who Drink (TV Mini Series) as
Self - Team Captain
- Harold Perrineau vs. Zachary Knighton (2015) - Self - Team Captain
2015
Rachael Ray (TV Series) as
Self
- Bathing Suit Season (2015) - Self
2014
Lennon or McCartney (Documentary short) as
Self
2012
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #10.295 (2012) - Self - Guest
2012
The Morning After (TV Series short) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #2.238 (2012) - Self - Guest
2012
UCB Comedy Originals (TV Series short) as
Self
- Happy Endings: LIVE! (2012) - Self
2012
The Talk (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 12 October 2012 (2012) - Self - Guest
2012
Teen Choice Awards 2012 (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2012
The Rosie Show (TV Series) as
Self
- The Rosie Show: Kat Von D, Zachary Knighton, Eamonn McCrystal (2012) - Self
2012
Why Won't You Talk to Me? (TV Mini Series) as
Self
2011
Happy Endings Auditions (Short) as
Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 18 January 2007 (2007) - Self
- Episode dated 16 January 2007 (2007) - Self
Archive Footage
2021
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #41.59 (2021) - Self
2010
Flashforward (TV Series) as
Dr. Bryce Varley
- What Did You See? (2010) - Dr. Bryce Varley (uncredited)
References
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