Elliot Knight Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Sexuality, Career

Elliot Knight is a prominent English actor known for his leading role as the title character in the Sky1 action-adventure series Sinbad (2012) and his memorable portrayal of Merlin in ABC’s Once Upon a Time (2015–2016).

Through his versatile performances across television, film, and video games spanning the UK and US markets, he has brought charisma, depth, and diversity to roles in fantasy, drama, superhero, and horror genres, inspiring representation for mixed-race and queer actors.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Elliot Knight
• Stage Name: Elliot Knight
• Born: July 10, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor
• Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Stuart Knight and Lorna Knight
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Elliot Knight was born on July 10, 1990, in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom (some sources note nearby West Bromwich). He was brought up by his parents, Stuart Knight (a teacher who worked at Broadway Secondary School in Perry Barr) and Lorna Knight (also a teacher with some theatrical background), in a supportive family that encouraged the arts. He grew up as an only child with no siblings.

He attended King Edward VI Aston School and earlier Manor Primary School in Streetly, where he first experienced the stage. He later studied at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Acting in 2011. His ethnicity is mixed (Nigerian father, English mother with Jamaican grandparents). His religion is not publicly detailed.

Career

Elliot Knight began his professional acting career just before graduating drama school, landing the lead role as Sinbad in the Sky1 series Sinbad (2012), a high-profile action-adventure project that introduced him to international audiences despite its cancellation after one season.

In film, he starred in Billionaire Ransom (2016), played Ward Phillips in the sci-fi horror Color Out of Space (2019) opposite Nicolas Cage, and featured in Your Lucky Day (2023). He has also lent his voice to major video games including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Modern Warfare II (2022), Modern Warfare III, and the upcoming Marathon (2026) as Triage.

In 2025, he took a main role as Keyonte Bell in the Amazon Prime Video series Countdown. Over his career from 2011 to the present, Mr. Knight has demonstrated impressive range across genres while advocating for greater inclusivity and representation for Black, mixed-race, and queer performers in fantasy and mainstream entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @itselliotknight

Personal Life

Elliot Knight, 35 years old, stands at a height of 6’0″ (183 cm). He is openly queer and came out to family and friends at age 16, speaking publicly about his identity and the importance of representation for Black queer youth.

He maintains a private personal life with no publicly known romantic relationships, past or current, and no children. He focuses on his craft, personal growth, and advocacy while balancing work between the UK and US.

Net Worth

Elliot Knight‘s net worth is $1.5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films, voice work in high-profile video games such as the Call of Duty franchise, and related entertainment projects.

Over the years, earnings from lead roles like Sinbad, recurring parts in Once Upon a Time and Titans, supporting film appearances in Color Out of Space, and consistent voice acting gigs have built a steady financial foundation.

Filmography

Television:

• Sinbad (2012) – Sinbad (lead, 12 episodes)
• By Any Means (2013) – Charlie O’Brien (main role)
• How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2015) – Aiden Walker (recurring)
• Once Upon a Time (2015–2016) – Merlin (recurring)
• American Gothic (2016) – Detective Brady Ross (series regular)
• Life Sentence (2018) – Wes Charles (series regular)
• Titans (2018; 2021) – Don Hall / Dove
• Countdown (2025) – Keyonte Bell (main role)
• Hacks (2024) – Davide (guest)
• Guest appearances: Law & Order: UK, Holby City, No Tomorrow, and others

Films:

• Billionaire Ransom (2016)
• Color Out of Space (2019) – Ward Phillips
• Your Lucky Day (2023)

Voice Work:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series (2019–2023)
• Marathon (2026) – Triage