T. R. Knight Net Worth -

What is T. R. Knight’s net worth?

T. R. Knight, an American actor, boasts a net worth of $4 million. He initially made his mark on Broadway, starring in various productions such as “Noises Off”.

Transitioning to on-camera work, he landed guest roles on popular shows like “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, and “Frasier”. However, it was his role as Dr. George O’Malley on “Grey’s Anatomy” from 2005-2009 that made him a household name, appearing in 103 episodes.

Since leaving the show, T. R. Knight has made appearances on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, and “The Good Wife.”

The Early Life of T. R. Knight

Theodore Raymond Knight was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 26, 1973. He attended Annunciation Catholic School until eighth grade and then received the Connors Foundation Scholarship to apprentice at the Children’s Theatre Company. He completed high school at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield and briefly attended the University of St. Thomas before dropping out to pursue acting.

At the age of 12, Knight got his start in theatre at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and went on to land leading roles at the same theater after dropping out of college.

T. R. Knight’s Acting Career in New York City

T. R. Knight pursued his dream of acting in New York City, where he appeared onstage in various productions. He played opposite Patti LuPone in the 2001 Broadway revival of “Noises Off” and performed as Damis in “Tartuffe” in 2003. He also received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his role in the Off-Broadway production of “Scattergood.” In addition, Knight landed a regular cast member role in the TV series “Charlie Lawrence” and appeared in an episode of “Frasier.” He starred in the Off-Broadway production of “Boy” at Primary Stages in 2004 and appeared in episodes of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.”

T. R. Knight’s Breakthrough Role in Grey’s Anatomy

In 2005, T. R. Knight landed his breakthrough role as Dr. George O’Malley in the ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” His character was a surgical intern at the fictional hospital and the show closely followed his relationships with other characters played by Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, and Justin Chambers.

Initially expected to only appear for one season, Knight’s character became popular and he remained on the show for five seasons before leaving in 2009. He has since stated that the decision was due to miscommunication with the show’s executive producer and his character’s lack of screentime. He also alluded to the fact that his decision to come out as gay may have played a role in his departure from the show.

Knight received positive reviews for his performances and was nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Career Highlights of T.R. Knight

T.R. Knight continued to book work after his stint in “Grey’s Anatomy”. He starred as Leo Frank in “Parade” and returned to Broadway in “A Life in the Theatre”. He appeared in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, “The Good Wife”, and “42”.

In 2016, he appeared in “11.22.63” and in 2017, he appeared in “The Catch”, “When We Rise”, and “Genius: Einstein”. He also appeared in “Genius: Picasso” in 2018.

Knight voiced the main character in “the Bravest Knight” and appeared in “Will & Grace” and “The Comey Rule” in 2020. He landed a main role in the first season of “The Flight Attendant” and returned as a recurring cast member in the show’s second season, which received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Personal Life

T.R. Knight is openly gay and began dating Patrick B. Leahy after moving to New York. Leahy is a ballet dancer and writer. The couple got married in October of 2013 in Hudson, New York, after living together for six years. Prior to this, he was romantically linked to Mark Cornelsen from 2007 to 2009.

T.R. Knight’s Loss on Los Angeles Home

In 2007, T.R. Knight purchased a home in Los Angeles for $2.912 million. He listed the property for sale in September 2010 for just under $4 million but ultimately sold it for $2.7 million in April 2011, resulting in a loss. However, the loss was much greater considering Knight had performed a major renovation on the property before moving in and reportedly spent a year living in a nearby rental while the work was being done.