Mekonnen Knife Biography: Movies, Age, Twin Sister, Height, Songs, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Girlfriend

Mekonnen Knife is a young actor, dancer, model and singer of Ethiopian birth and Australian upbringing whose profile rose significantly when he portrayed Vargas in the Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires film.

Born in Ethiopia and making his way into Australian entertainment, he began performing on stage as a child and later hosted a children’s television segment before breaking into the film world.

Profile

• Full name: Mekonnen Knife
• Date of birth: July 6, 2006
• Age: 19 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Gerje Gefersa, Ethiopia
• Nationality: Ethiopian (by birth) and Australian-based
• Profession: Actor, dancer, model, singer
• Height: 5 ft 8½ in (1.74 m)
• Parents: His adoptive parents from Australia
• Siblings: Twin sister named Berhani Knife, and other adopted siblings
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Ethiopian heritage
• Net worth: $400,000

Early Life and Education

Mekonnen Knife, who is now 19 years old, was born on July 6, 2006, in Gerje Gefersa, Ethiopia. He was adopted as a baby by a couple from Australia and raised in Australia alongside his twin sister, Berhani, and other siblings.

Growing up between Ethiopia and Australia, he developed an early connection to performance and movement: by age 12 he was working as a children’s stage entertainer at a venue called Dracula’s Cabaret in Australia. His dance training included involvement with the Queensland Ballet in a production of The Nutcracker.

Personal Life

Information about Mekonnen Knife’s personal relationships, romantic life, and marriage status is currently unknown. He appears to focus primarily on his performance career and advocacy work.

Career

Mekonnen Knife’s performance journey began when he was 12 years old as a children’s stage entertainer playing “Wolfie” at Dracula’s Cabaret in Australia. He then worked for two years as the host of an Australian children’s television segment called “Shake Takes,” where he had opportunities to interview Hollywood actors.

His dance and acrobatics training provided a strong foundation for his transition into screen work. In his most prominent role to date he played Vargas in the Disney film Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, a character described as the vampire friend who holds the group together.

Net Worth

Mekonnen Knife is estimated to be at least $400,000, derived from acting contracts, performance deals and endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mekonnenknife
• TikTok: @mekonnenknife

Filmography

• Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025)
• The Dog Days of Christmas (2021)