Matthew Knight
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Expansion into Feature Films and Voice Work
Following the success of The Grudge 2, Knight continued to build his career by appearing in numerous television movies, feature films, and voice performances. In 2007, he starred in the holiday film Christmas in Wonderland, earning a nomination for Best Performance in a DVD Film at the Young Artist Awards. Between 2005 and 2009, he voiced the character of Tom the Cat in the children’s series Peep and the Big Wide World, showcasing his versatility beyond live-action roles.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 16 Feb, 1994
- Age
- 26 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
Canada - Birth Place
- Toronto
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Canadian actor
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Selected for this profile
In 2008, Knight took on the role of Ben in the family comedy Finn on the Fly. The following year, he delivered a notable performance in Gooby (2009), playing the lead role of Willy, which earned him a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a DVD Film.
Notable Roles in Supernatural-Themed Productions
Knight became well known for his affinity toward supernatural and mystery-themed projects. He starred as Brandon Russell in the popular Canadian television film franchise The Good Witch, appearing in several sequels including The Good Witch (2008), The Good Witch’s Garden (2009), The Good Witch’s Gift (2010), The Good Witch’s Family (2011), The Good Witch’s Charm (2012), The Good Witch’s Destiny (2013), and The Good Witch’s Wonder (2014).
He also appeared in the television film My Babysitter’s a Vampire and in two episodes of R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, titled “Alien Candy” and “Checking Out.” Knight’s frequent contributions to supernatural-themed films and series established him as a prominent young actor in the genre.
Awards and Recognition
Over the course of his acting career, Matthew Knight received seven Young Artist Award nominations for his performances in Candles on Bay Street (2006), Christmas in Wonderland (2007), The Good Witch (2008), The Good Witch’s Gift (2010), Gooby (2009), The Good Witch’s Family (2011), and My Babysitter’s a Vampire (2011). He won the award twice—once for his portrayal in Candles on Bay Street and again for Gooby.
