Brandon McKnight Biography: Films, Girlfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Sister, Parents

Brandon McKnight is a Canadian actor of Jamaican descent who gained notice with his debut role as Duane in the critically acclaimed film The Shape of Water in 2017.

He built upon that success by joining the cast of the CW series The Flash in 2019 as Chester P. Runk, a quirky scientist whose journey from reluctant tech sidekick to full-fledged member of Team Flash resonated with audiences.

Profile

• Full name: Brandon McKnight
• Date of birth: September 22, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Actor, producer, content creator
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
• Weight: 89 kg (195.8 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: He has one sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Celeste Bruno
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Jamaican descent
• Net worth: $400,000

Early Life and Education

Brandon McKnight was born on September 22, 1990, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is of Jamaican descent and was raised in a family with backgrounds in blue-collar work, music, and athletics. He later honed his craft by graduating from the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory.  

Personal Life

Brandon McKnight keeps much of his life private, but he has been publicly dating Celeste Bruno, an actor, singer, and content creator. There are no public records of a spouse, children, or other relationships beyond this.

Career

Brandon McKnight began professional acting in 2014, taking on smaller roles in film and television. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he was cast as Duane in Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning film The Shape of Water.

In 2019, he secured the role of Chester P. Runk on The Flash, initially in a recurring capacity before being promoted to series regular by season 7.

Chester’s character has a rich backstory, including exploring the emotional legacy of his inventor father, Quincy P. Runk.

Beyond screen work, McKnight has credits in stage productions like Judas Noir and Of Mice and Men, and appeared in TV projects such as Morningside, Most Dangerous Game, and the CBC version of Kim’s Convenience.

Net worth

Brandon McKnight’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $400,000.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mrmcknight
• Twitter/X: @McKnight_Arts
• YouTube: Brandon McKnight Channel

Filmography

• The Shape of Water (2017)
• The Flash (TV series, 2019–present)
• You Brought the Sunshine
• Morningside
• Most Dangerous Game
• Kim’s Convenience
• Judas Noir (stage)
• Of Mice and Men (stage)