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Terence Knox

Terence Knox

Actor · Born December 16, 1946 (79) · Richland, Washington, USA

Terence Knox was born on December 16, 1946 in Richland, Washington, USA as Terry Davis. He is an actor, known for Tour of Duty (1987), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) and Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992). He was previously married to Susan Gay Knox.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 16, 1946 (79)
From
Richland, Washington, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on Motif · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 40% in 30 days

What are Terence Knox's films like?

Across their 12 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Crime2 titlesTypical Motif score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Motif score: 4th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Motif score: 14th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Self
16%
Survival
16%
Bonds
13%
Society
12%
Ideas
6%
Power
3%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5
Mentor
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Dread
5
Thrilling
3
Absurd
2
Hopeful
1
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous4

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 Terence Knox's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 27 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Terence Knox's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif 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

66 credits, 27 with a Motif page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The System (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Mr. Jordan

  • Silent Night in Algona(2022)

    Actor

    Motif score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Bestseller (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dr. Gardner

  • Best Years Gone(2021)

    as Izzy

    Motif score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Chasing the Star(2017)

    as Navjote High Priest

    Motif score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Gila!(2012)

    as Sheriff Parker

    Motif score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Hunters(2011)

    as Bernard

    Motif score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Renovations (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Frank

  • Ghost Town: The Movie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mayor Emerson Rogers

  • Wanted (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Buddy Inman

  • The Civilization of Maxwell Bright(2005)

    as Officer Riggs

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all films

  • An Ordinary Killer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Detective Ben Bannister

  • The Agency (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Philly(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Six Feet Under(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Larry Wadd

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Rescue 77 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 8 episodes · as Griffith

  • V.I.P. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Billy Porter

  • Love in Another Town (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mark Sorrell

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Matthews

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Invaders (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Police Lt. 'Mac' Coyle

  • Stolen Innocence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jed Harris

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Douglas Fournier

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Under One Roof (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 6 episodes · as Matt 'Siggy' Sigalos

  • 919 Fifth Avenue (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Detective Hodiak

  • The Spy Within(1995)

    as Jonathan 'J.B.' Brandels

    Motif score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Road Home (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jack Matson

  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jason Trask

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • SeaQuest 2032(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael VanCamp

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Garrett Pope

    Motif score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Murder So Sweet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Bobby Ballew

  • A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Eric Foretich

  • Overexposed (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Nick

  • Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice(1992)

    as John Garrett

    Motif score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Forever(1992)

    as Wallace Reid

    Motif score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Reasonable Doubts (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lucky Day (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Nick

  • Angel of Death (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Vince (uncredited)

  • Snow Kill (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Clayton Thorpe

  • Unspeakable Acts(1990)

    as Dan Casey

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Tripwire (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jack DeForest

  • From a Whisper to a Scream(1987)

    as Burt

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Tour of Duty (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 58 episodes · as Clayton 'Zeke' Anderson

  • Distortions (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Paul Elliott

  • Murder Ordained(1987)

    as Martin Anderson

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Murder Ordained (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Martin Anderson

  • The Mighty Pawns(1987)

    as Steve Grenowski

    Motif score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sidekicks (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • All Is Forgiven (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 9 episodes · as Matt Russell

  • Chase (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Craig Phalen

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • J.O.E. and the Colonel(1985)

    as Dr. Michael Rourke

    Motif score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Rebel Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Hightower

  • City Killer(1984)

    as Leo Kalb

    Motif score: 21st percentile of all films

  • V(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Alan Davis

    Motif score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve Pascal

    Motif score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Truckin' Buddy McCoy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Buddy

  • The Hitchhiker (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Leon

  • Brainwash (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Male Assistant

  • Lies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Eric Macklin

  • Heart Like a Wheel(1983)

    as Jack's Friend

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all films

  • St. Elsewhere (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 53 episodes · as Peter White

  • Hotel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Used Cars(1980)

    as Reese

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Smith

    Motif score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • At Face Value (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Construction Foreman

  • The Man Left Behind (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Narrator

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 66 titles, 64 of them dated from 1979 to 2023; peak year 1991.

Biggest box office

Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992)

$7M worldwide

Highest rated

Unspeakable Acts (1990)

Motif 51st

Most popular right now

Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992)

Film career

19792023

Peak 1991 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting66 of 66: 66 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score45th

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s24 · acting1990s24 · acting2000s7 · acting2010s4 · acting2020s4 · 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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Terence Knox's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 21st percentile, the median of all 17; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 13th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

13thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Motif score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 27 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Best Years Gone (2021)

95th percentile spread · 62% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Used Cars (1980)

Motif 72nd · 63% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 24. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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 Terence Knox work with?

People who share at least 2 of Terence Knox's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; DJ Perry shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles