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Lily Knight

Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA

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Lily Knight is an American actress with an extensive career on stage, film, and television. Born in 1946 in New York City, Knight grew up in a family of artists and performers, which inspired her to pursue acting from a young age. She attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York, where she honed her craft and developed her skills as an actress.

Knight's Broadway debut came in 1971, when she appeared in the musical "Soon." She went on to perform in several other Broadway productions, including "The Night of the Tribades," "The Great White Hope," and "The Visit." Her stage work also includes performances Off-Broadway and in regional theaters across the country.

In addition to her stage work, Knight has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She made her film debut in 1978 in the drama "The Boys in Company C," and has since appeared in over 40 films, including "The Big Chill," "The Negotiator," and "The Dark Knight Rises." Knight has also appeared in several popular television shows, including "Law & Order," "The West Wing," and "Grey's Anatomy."

Despite her success on screen, Knight has remained committed to her work on stage. In 2013, she appeared in the Off-Broadway production of "The Explorers Club" at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Her most recent stage credit was in the 2017 Broadway revival of August Wilson's "Jitney," directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The production received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play.

Knight's versatility as an actress has allowed her to tackle a wide range of roles throughout her career. She has played everything from a grieving mother in "The Big Chill" to a tough police sergeant in "NYPD Blue." Her ability to bring depth and nuance to her performances has made her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

In addition to her work as an actress, Knight is also a teacher and mentor to young actors. She has taught at several universities and acting schools, including the Juilliard School, the Yale School of Drama, and the American Conservatory Theater. Knight is known for her generosity and willingness to share her knowledge and experience with aspiring actors.

Knight's dedication to her craft and her commitment to helping others make her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Her impressive body of work demonstrates her versatility and talent as an actress, and her contributions to the world of theater and film will be remembered for years to come.

Lily Knight STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1987
Helsa Wenzel

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Lily

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Agnes [Replacement]


Lily Knight Movies

Static
[ 1985 ] Patty
An Unremarkable Life
[ 1989 ] Judy
Under Heat
[ 1994 ] Velda
Brittle Glory
[ 1996 ] Woman in Donut Shop
The Amati Girls
[ 2000 ] Dolores
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
[ 2001 ] Voice in the Crowd
Dahmer
[ 2002 ] Mother
Secretary
[ 2002 ] Paralegal
The Singing Detective
[ 2003 ] Woman Physiotherapist
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
[ 2004 ] Receptionist
Around the Bend
[ 2004 ] Tiffany's Saleswoman
Carpool Guy
[ 2005 ] Homeless old women
Changeling
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Leanne Clay
The Artist
[ 2011 ] Nurse at Peppy's House
The Trials of Cate McCall
[ 2013 ] Hazel Cole
The Purge: Anarchy
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Crawley
Small Town Wisconsin
[ 2020 ] Judge Haupt

Lily Knight TV Shows

Dead to Me
Linda
Law & Order
Penny McNeely, Tori Lasky
The Division
Psychologist, Evelyn Corbett

Lily Knight Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production

Lily KnightA Lie of the Mind

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production

Lily KnightA Lie of the Mind

Lily Knight News


BWW Interview: Simon Levy on Directing the Los Angeles Premiere of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood


Here's my interview with director Simon Levy on Lucy Kirkwood's funny and astonishing Tony-nominated play is a taut and disquieting thriller about responsibility, reparation and what one generation owes the next. With the outside world in chaos following a devastating environmental disaster, two retired nuclear engineers live a quiet life in a remote cottage on the lonely British coast - until a surprise visit from a former colleague upends the couple's equilibrium and trust. LA. premiere at the Fountain Theatre from Saturday, November 6 through January 23. Featured in the cast are Ron Bottitta, Elizabeth Elias Huffman, and Lily Knight, all three well known around the L.A. theatre scene.

THE CHILDREN Asks Big Questions In L.A. Premiere At Fountain Theatre


What is our responsibility to the future? What legacy do we want to leave? The Los Angeles premiere of The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Simon Levy, asks those questions and more in its Los Angeles premiere at the Fountain Theatre.

SAINT MAUD Debuts on EPIX Feb. 12


The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world.

Grand Theatre and National Theatre Tour CURIOUS INCIDENT Into Wolverhampton Schools


Following the success of last year's nationwide schools tour, a specially staged version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be seen by five secondary schools across Wolverhampton in partnership with the Wolverhampton Grand this Autumn.

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations


The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

13,000 Students To Experience THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Live In Their School As Part Of Nationwide Tour


Following the success of last year's schools tour, a specially staged version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will visit 60 secondary schools across the UK in Autumn 2019.

THREE DAYS IN THE COUNTRY Receives West Coast Premiere At Antaeus


Full of wit, folly and heart, a tale of unrequited passion unfolds over the course of three days in the sunny Russian countryside as men and women, both young and old, learn the tender and ridiculous lessons of love. Antaeus Theatre Company presents the West Coast premiere of Three Days in the Country by Patrick Marber, a fresh, breezy update of Ivan Turgenev's classic comedy A Month in the Country. Andrew Paul directs the partner-cast ensemble for a July 12 and July 13 opening (one opening night for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale, where performances continue through Aug. 26. Low-priced previews begin July 5.

WAITING FOR GRACE World Premiere Extends at Odyssey Theatre


The world premiere of Waiting for Grace has been extended through December 18 at Odyssey Theatre.

BWW Review: WAITING FOR GRACE Poses the Question: What if True Love Never Happens or What if it Does?


Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of WAITING FOR GRACE, an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth, as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre, directed by Lee Costello. Centering on a woman who wants to have it all, a great career, marriage and children with the perfect husband, but just seems to waste her life with men who don't want what she does. And when she finally meets the right man, what if her fear of abandonment prevents her from ever accepting she has finally found the right man?

Join the Cast of WAITING FOR GRACE for Complimentary Wine Every Thursday


Every Thursday is 'Ladies' Night Out' at Waiting for Grace, the new comedy by Sharon Sharth now running in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre through Dec. 11.

Photo Flash: First Look at Odyssey Theatre's WAITING FOR GRACE


What if true love never happens? Or worse… what if it does? Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth. Waiting for Graceopens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on November 12, directed by Lee Costello.

Sharon Sharth's Award-Winning Comedy WAITING FOR GRACE Offers Controversial Look at Love and Marriage


What if true love never happens? Or worse… what if it does? Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth. Waiting for Grace opens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on November 12, directed by Lee Costello.

BWW Review: THERÈSE RAQUIN, Southwark Playhouse, 15 August 2016


Gary Naylor sees Zola's tale of lust and murder brilliantly staged and performed.

Nominations Announced for 2nd Annual STAGE RAW AWARDS; Ceremony Held This Spring


The answer to last year's question of whether the digital arts venture STAGE RAW could bring back its awards ceremony celebrating the best of LA's up-to-99-seat theaters, the answer is YES. STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the SECOND ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2015 in L.A.'s still-embattled theaters of up to 99-seats.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2015 Nominations for Achievements in Theatre


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2015 (Dec. 1, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2015).

Mutant Collective Presents All-Star INLAND EMPRESS Tonight


From that came INLAND EMPRESS, a world premiere drama produced by Mutant Collective and running tonight, January 23, through February 28 at the Lounge Theatre 2 on Santa Monica in the heart of Theatre Row.

Mutant Collective's INLAND EMPRESS Opens This Week


Playwright Tom Cavanaugh still doesn't know what happened to his friend in 2011, whether she was murdered or committed suicide. The mysterious events led him to first write and later visit his deceased friend's mother, who was serving time in prison. Like Cavanaugh's friend before her untimely death, her mother shared stories of the complexities of life in the Inland Empire.

Mutant Collective to Present All-Star INLAND EMPRESS This Winter


From that came INLAND EMPRESS, a world premiere drama produced by Mutant Collective and running January 23-February 28 at the Lounge Theatre 2 on Santa Monica in the heart of Theatre Row.

Lily Knight FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lily Knight been in?

Lily Knight has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lily Knight been in?

Lily Knight has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lily Knight been nominated for?

Lily Knight has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "A Lie of the Mind" and at the Olivier Awards for the same production.

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