Life and Career
Knighton was born in Alexandria, Virginia and in 1996, graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the Governor's School for the Arts. Afterwards, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a fan of horror films and surfing.
In 2007, he starred in the horror film remake The Hitcher, with Sophia Bush, playing the role originally performed by C. Thomas Howell.
Previously, Knighton played Laz Lackerson on the short-lived television program, Life on a Stick. He also starred as Gary on the series Related.
In 2002, main character in the French erotic, disturbing and complex film A New Life by Philippe Grandrieux, with Anna Mouglalis.
Knighton has made guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Bones.
Knighton currently stars as Dave Rose in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, alongside Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr. and Casey Wilson. The series was picked up for a third season on May 11, 2012.
BuddyTV ranked him #94 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".
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