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Ted Knight

Ted Knight

Actor · Died August 26, 1986, aged 62 · Terryville, Connecticut, USA

Ted Knight (born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka; December 7, 1923 – August 26, 1986) was an American actor well known for playing the comedic roles of Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Henry Rush in Too Close for Comfort, and Judge Elihu Smails in Caddyshack. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 7, 1923
Died
August 26, 1986 (aged 62)
From
Terryville, Connecticut, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 88 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 43% in 30 days

What are Ted Knight's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Self
26%
Society
16%
Morality
13%
Power
6%
Survival
3%
Friendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 2 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Herald
1 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
7
Warm
4
Thrilling
5
Absurd
2
Tense
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ted Knight's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ted Knight's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

88 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 16 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration(2015)

    as Ted Baxter (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Scooby-Doo Meets Batman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as The Penguin / Troll (voice) (archive footage)

  • Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Judge Elihu Smails (archive footage)

  • Saturday's the Place! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Host

  • Too Close for Comfort(1980)

    Show 129 episodes · as Henry Rush

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Caddyshack(1980)

    as Judge Smails

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Ted Knight Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 6 episodes · as Roger Dennis

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Barney Gordon · as Captain Gunner Nordquist · as Tom McMann

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The All-New Super Friends Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • Emilio and His Magic Bull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Rhoda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • King Arthur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Dickie

  • Lassie's Rescue Rangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • Star Trek: The Animated Series(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Vendorian / Carter Winston (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Super Friends(1973)

    Show 16 episodes · as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Inch High, Private Eye(1973)

    Show as Voices

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ghost of Paul Reveer

  • Lassie and the Spirit of Thunder Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Narrator

  • Of Thee I Sing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ted Baxter

  • Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

  • The Best of The New Scooby-Doo Movies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Amos (voice) · as The Penguin (voice)

  • The New Scooby-Doo Movies(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · as Amos (voice) · as Ghost of Paul Revere (voice) · as The Penguin (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Cold Turkey(1971)

    as Mr. Slick (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Immortal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show(1970)

    Show 168 episodes · as Ted Baxter

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • M*A*S*H(1970)

    as Offstage Dialog (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Anatomy of a Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Nick Ames

  • The Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Nick Ames

  • Fantastic Voyage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 17 episodes · Actor

  • The Adventures of Batman(1968)

    Show 34 episodes · as Commissioner Gordon / Narrator (voice) · as Episode's villain (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Aquaman(1967)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 18 episodes · as (voice)

  • Judd, for the Defense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Garrison's Gorillas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Countdown(1967)

    as Walter Larson

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Invaders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Alien Air Force Major McEvoy · as Alien Narrator (uncredited)

  • The New Adventures of Superman(1966)

    Show 68 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Blindfold(1966)

    as Dr. Bob Berford

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The F.B.I. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Doc Ventura · as Milo · as Security Guard

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Hans Frome · as KAOS Agent #1

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Daniel

  • The Dean Martin Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • The Kathryn Reed Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • Run for Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Billings

  • The Final Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Skelly

  • Young Dillinger(1965)

    as Johnsyn

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Candidate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Frank Carlton

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nightmare in Chicago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Commissioner Lombardo

  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Lombardo

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Rains · as Lieutenant Mooney

  • The Outer Limits(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Jerome

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Arrest and Trial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Sgt. Thomas

  • The Lieutenant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Combat!(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as German Captain · as Kurt · as Lt. Herlmoch

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Virginian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Miner · as Skelly

  • Sam Benedict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Sloan · as Judge Walker

  • Hitler(1962)

    as Maj. Buch

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • A Day at the Horse Opera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Groucho

  • 13 West Street(1962)

    as Baldwin

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Dr. Kildare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Henryk

  • Cain's Hundred (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective · as Joe Bowen

  • Swingin' Along (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Priest

  • The Great Impostor(1960)

    as Reporter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Surfside 6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Tod Edwards

  • Pete and Gladys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Clear Horizon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 154 episodes · as Col. Tate

  • Cage of Evil(1960)

    as Lt. Dan Ivers

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Psycho(1960)

    as Policeman in Hallway Opening Door (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Twelve Hours to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Sgt. Denton

  • 13 Fighting Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Samuel

  • Man on a String(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Lucky(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Untouchables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Congressman Oliver (uncredited) · as Turnley (uncredited)

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Adams

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Lock-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Halloran · as Mayor Amos Garrett

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Lawman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Donna Reed Show(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil Martin

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Peter Gunn(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Sea Hunt(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Highway Patrol(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Maynard

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Gunsmoke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Miller · as Jay Rabb

  • Lassie(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 87 titles from 1953 to 2015; peak year 1979.

Biggest box office

Caddyshack (1980)

$40M worldwide

Highest rated

The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)

Midcredits 92nd

Film career

19532015

Peak 1979 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 87 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

By decade

1950s14 · acting1960s46 · acting1970s20 · acting1980s3 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s1 · acting2010s2 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ted Knight's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 13; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 35 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Hitler (1962)

57th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Psycho (1960)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ted Knight work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ted Knight's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hal Sutherland shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers