Michael E. Knight Net Worth

April 2024 · 7 minute read

Michael Edward Knight net worth is
$5 Million

Michael Edward Knight Wiki Biography

Michael Edward Knight was born on 7 May 1959, in Princeton, New Jersey USA, and is an actor, best known for his appearance in the soap opera “All My Children” playing the role of Tad Martin. He’s also appeared in numerous films, and all of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Michael E. Knight? As of early-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $5 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. He’s won several awards over the course of his career, and has been active in the industry since the 1980s. As he continues his work, it is expected that his wealth will also increase.

Michael E. Knight Net Worth $5 million

Michael attended The Thatcher School and after matriculating went to the Wesleyan University, graduating in 1980 a year ahead of his intended year. He was cast in his first major acting role in 1982’s “All My Children”, one of the longest airing soap operas from ABC of which Knight was a part from 1982 to 1986; he also returned to the show two years later, joining for another two years, before returning for a second time in 1992, and remaining in the series until its finale in 2011. He was also part of the revival in 2013. His work with the show has helped increase his net worth significantly. He was also a part of “AMC” from 1993 to 1994.

One of Michael’s first major film opportunities was a starring role in “Date with an Angel”, a romantic comedy film directed by Tom McLoughlin. Knight also appeared in several primetime shows such as “Grapevine” and “Dear John”, which is based on a British sitcom of the same name. He also had stage projects including the off-Broadway play “Wrong Turn at Lungfish”, and appeared in the production “Cakewalk” alongside Linda Lavin. He was part of the television movie “She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal”, and one of his latest projects is “The Young and the Restless” in which he has the recurring role of Dr. Simon Neville, and is another long- running soap opera, this time on CBS since the 1970s. He was also cast in an episode of “NCIS” during its 12th season in 2015. All of these opportunities have had a hand in building his net worth.

For his performances, Michael has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Leading Actor in the 1980s. In 2001, he won his third Daytime Emmy Award, and a soap opera Digest Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2005, he was nominated for an Emmy in the category Outstanding Leading Actor.

For his personal life, it is known that Knight was married to Catherine Hickland, who is best known for her work in “One Life to Live”, from 1992 to 2006. Interestingly, Catherine was previously married to David Hasselhoff who played a character named Michael Knight. The couple did a lot of charity work and was honored by the West End Intergenerational Residence in 1999.


Full NameMichael E. Knight
Net Worth$5 Million
Date Of BirthMay 7, 1959
Place Of BirthPrinceton, New Jersey, USA
Height6' 1" (1.85 m)
ProfessionActor, Soundtrack
EducationWesleyan University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseCatherine Hickland (m. 1992–2006)
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461021/
AwardsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
NominationsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
MoviesAll My Children, Rounding First, Noise, A Different Kind of Christmas, Hexed, Date with an Angel, The Young and the Restless, Darryl
TV ShowsAll My Children, The Young and the Restless
#Quote
1"We are like a bunch of Cyber-magpies!" said to a group of AOL pals in the AMC chatroom.
#Fact
1Added his middle initial to his screen name to avoid receiving fan mail intended for David Hasselhoff addressed to the name Michael Knight. (the name of Hasselhoff's character on the TV series Knight Rider).
2Michael E. Knight was married to Catherine Hickland who was married to David Hasselhoff. David Hasselhoff played Michael Knight on "Knight Rider". Catherine Hickland also made a couple of guest appearances on the show. Justin Bruening who played Michael E. Knight's son on "All My Children" would go on to play Michael Knight on the remake of "Knight Rider".
3Ex-wife Catherine Hickland is also the ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff played a character named Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982).
4Michael has a degree in theatre arts earned at Wesleyan College. After that, he trained at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. He has won two Emmy awards for his portrayal of Tad Martin on All My Children (1970).
5Michael has been a frequent visitor on America Online. His first visit was August 30, 1995 and he has been coming on line in as much as his busy schedule allows. He has made many "Cyber-Pals" and his fans love getting to know him.
6Scar on chin. Ran into "angry" mailbox when he was riding his bike as a child.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Darryl2014Short completedDarryl Montague
The Young and the Restless2015-2016TV SeriesSimon Neville / Dr. Simon Neville / Dr.Simon Neville
NCIS2015TV SeriesLeland Spears
All My Children2013TV SeriesTad Martin
Drop Dead Diva2013TV SeriesCharles Van Horn
All My Children1983-2011TV SeriesTad Martin / Tad / Ted Orsini
Hot in Cleveland2011TV SeriesMichael E. Knight
Hungry Years2009Bernie
Mango Tango2009Shaman
Rounding First2005John Koerner
One Life to Live2002-2005TV SeriesTad Martin
Retreat2004
Noise2004Dr. Steve
Undermind2003Brian Sampson
Ash Tuesday2003Mitchell
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit2001TV SeriesDavid Steadman
Celebrity Deathmatch2000TV SeriesBilly Corgan
Enchanted1998Marble Jones
Montana1998Doctor
A Different Kind of Christmas1996TV MovieAlan Schaefer
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal1995TV Movie as Michael Knight
Hexed1993Simon Littlefield
Murder, She Wrote1992TV SeriesB.J. Wilson
Grapevine1992TV SeriesAdam
Dear John1992TV SeriesFreddie
Sydney1990TV SeriesCliff
Matlock1988TV SeriesDaniel Fontaine
Date with an Angel1987Jim Sanders
ABC Afterschool Specials1985TV SeriesAndrew
Baby It's You1983Phillip (as Michael Knight)
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana1982TV MoviePrince Edward (as Michael Knight)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
All My Children2011TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Going to Bed with Terri Ivens2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Talk2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Oprah Winfrey Show2011TV SeriesHimself
The View2003-2009TV SeriesHimself
Infanity2008TV Series documentaryHimself
The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2005TV SpecialHimself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
SoapTalk2003-2005TV SeriesHimself
Soapography2004TV Series documentaryHimself
Biography2003TV Series documentaryHimself
18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards2003TV SpecialHimself
The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2001TV SpecialHimself
The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2000TV SpecialHimself - Past Winner
The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards1999TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Past Winner
The 15th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards1999TV SpecialHimself
The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards1998TV SpecialHimself - Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996-1997TV SeriesHimself
All My Children 25th Anniversary Special1995TV MovieHimself
The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards1993TV SpecialHimself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1993TV SeriesHimself
Hour Magazine1986TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Double Talk1986TV SeriesHimself
Fame, Fortune and Romance1986TV SeriesHimself
Family Feud1985TV SeriesHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2001Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)
1998Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActorAll My Children (1970)
1995Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Male Scene StealerAll My Children (1970)
1987Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)
1986Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2005Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)
2003Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActorAll My Children (1970)
2001OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actor in a Daytime SerialAll My Children (1970)
1999Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)
1999OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actor in a Daytime SerialAll My Children (1970)
1999Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActorAll My Children (1970)
1998Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)
1994Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsHottest Male StarAll My Children (1970)
1992Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsBest Death Scene: DaytimeAll My Children (1970)
1991Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Super Couple: DaytimeAll My Children (1970)
1990Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Comic Actor: DaytimeAll My Children (1970)
1988Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Comic Performance by an Actor: DaytimeAll My Children (1970)
1986Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Comic Relief Role on a Daytime SerialAll My Children (1970)
1985Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Juvenile/Young Man in a Drama SeriesAll My Children (1970)

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