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Esmond Penington Knight (4 May 1906 – 23 February 1987) was an English actor. He had a successful stage and film career before World War II. For much of his later career Knight was half-blind.
Esmond Knight. Actor: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. A stage actor from 1925, Esmond made his first film appearance in 77 Park Lane (1931) for Michael Powell for whom he eventually made 11 films.
Mar 21, 2023 · Actor Esmond Knight served with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and faced the German battleship Bismarck up-close, losing his sight.
Esmond Knight. Actor: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. A stage actor from 1925, Esmond made his first film appearance in 77 Park Lane (1931) for Michael Powell for whom he eventually made 11 films.
This website celebrates the life and work of a remarkable man and a fine British actor - Esmond Knight.
Esmond Penington Knight (4 May 1906 – 23 February 1987) was an English actor. He was an accomplished actor with a career spanning over half a century. For much of his career Esmond Knight was virtually blind.
(Above) On 18th February 1957, Esmond was featured on the television programme This Is Your Life. On the left, Esmond stands between Rosalind and Nora Swinburne with Eamon Andrews holding the big red book. In the centre is a photograph of Esmond with all his guests.
