Knighton's film career includes roles in various independent and mainstream movies. He starred in Zach Whedon's directorial debut, the thriller Come and Find Me, and in the indie films Ashby (with Mickey Rourke), Believe Me, and Hot. He also appeared in The Big Ask, the romantic comedy Tug, and the surfer-themed comedy Surfer, Dude alongside Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. His earlier roles include appearances in The Prince and Me with Julia Stiles and Miranda Richardson, the drama The Mudge Boy with Emile Hirsch, and the thriller Cherry Falls opposite Brittany Murphy.
In 2007, Knighton co-starred with Sophia Bush in the remake of the horror film The Hitcher, taking on a role originally played by C. Thomas Howell. He held a lead role in the short-lived TV shows Life on a Stick and Related, where he portrayed Gary. He later starred in another short-lived sitcom, Weird Loners, on Fox.
Among his earlier screen credits, Knighton appeared in the made-for-TV historical film Sally Hemings: An American Scandal. One of the lesser-known mentions in his filmography is his involvement in a European art film in the early 2000s, though there appears to be confusion surrounding the details. Reports linking him to a French erotic drama by Philippe Grandrieux are unsubstantiated and likely inaccurate, as no credible sources confirm his appearance in such a project.
In recent years, Knighton has remained active in the entertainment industry. As of 2024, he stars as Rick Wright in CBS’s reboot of Magnum P.I., continuing to earn recognition for his versatility on screen. With a steady career spanning over two decades, Zachary Knighton has an estimated net worth of around $8 million, reflecting his consistent work across television and film.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 25 Oct, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Alexandria |
| Education: | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2020: | 8 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
