David Knell

Actor, Director, Cinematographer

Birthdate: Sep 8, 1961

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?"

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. He appeared on Broadway in his teens in Liz Swados' "Runaways" before making his screen debut in "Life on The Mississippi," playing the young Mark Twain. Over the years David has performed in countless television series and commercials, in regional theatre around the country, and often works behind the scenes as an editor, camera operator, and assistant director.

David is a long time member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity.

Known For

Spring Break
Spring Break

(1983)

Splash
Splash

(1984)

David Knell Movies

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Previous (6)

  • 2024 |
    To Kill A Wolfas The Rancher
  • 2021 |

    Pig

    asChef Finway
  • 1990 |

    Total Recall

    asErnie
  • 1989 |
    Turner & Hoochas Ernie
  • 1983 |
    Spring Breakas Nelson
  • 1981 |
    The Devil and Max Devlinas Nerve Nordlinger
David Knell: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos