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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Theodore Raymond KnightBirth Date :
March 26, 1973Birth Place :
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAClaim to fame :
As Dr. George O'Malley in TV series "Grey's Anatomy" (2005-2009)
T.R. Knight and Boyfriend Mark Cornelson Break Up
October 22, 2009 09:10:47T.R. Knight and his boyfriend Mark Cornelson have called it quits after nearly two years of dating. Exclusive report on the matter is brought forth by In Touch Weekly, which cites a source close to Knight as saying, though breaking up the now-former-lovers "still care about each other very much."
Confirming statement regarding the report is yet to be made by either Knight or Cornelson, but In Touch has reported that the former "Grey's Anatomy" actor has asked Cornelson to move out of the apartment they shared. Nevertheless, the source stresses further that the break-up "just came to a natural end" and there were "no hard feelings" between the two.
First Season 6 Promo of 'Grey's Anatomy'
August 26, 2009 01:08:04"Grey's Anatomy" expects some tears from its viewers when it returns this Fall. A new promo has just been released for the show's sixth season, highlighting on the emergency situation involving two of the beloved characters, George and Izzie. One of them will survive while the other won't be so lucky.
True fans of the show have been exposed with the fact that T.R. Knight won't make a return to the show due to an internal conflict with the producer, Shonda Rhimes. Meanwhile, Katherine Heigl has confirmed that she will be back for at least another season. Thus, when Callie (Sara Ramirez) is seen in the promo crying in shock, it is assumed that George does not survive the bus accident.
Video: Katherine Heigl Talks 'Grey's Anatomy' on 'Letterman'
July 22, 2009 09:07:59In a bid to promote her latest comedy "The Ugly Truth", Katherine Heigl visited "Late Show with David Letterman" on Monday, July 20 only to also talk about her show "Grey's Anatomy". The actress who portrays the terminally-ill Izzie on the ABC series spilled that the cast were back filming on July 15 and they must endure long working hours.
"Our first day back was Wednesday, and I keep saying because I hope it embarrasses them - a 17-hour day," Heigl told Letterman. "I think it's cruel and mean." She then continued describing how the first day of work was with her best friend T.R. Knight no longer there. "It was kind of great to be back. All my friends are there and at this point, they're sort of like family, but it was a little weird because T is not there anymore," she said.
Official: T.R. Knight Exits 'Grey's Anatomy', Katherine Heigl Stays
June 20, 2009 09:06:44Speculation surrounding George O'Malley's death on "Grey's Anatomy" was never this close to truth. ABC has come out with a statement that T.R. Knight who portrays the character will not be back for a sixth season. Creator Shonda Rhimes, on behalf of the network's 'family', wished him "the best in his future endeavors".
"He is an incredibly talented actor and a person whose strength of character is admired by all of us," Rhimes said. In his own statement, Knight wrote, "Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much."
Katherine Heigl Is Back for 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 6
June 19, 2009 09:06:55In contrary to T.R. Knight's case, Katherine Heigl is looking forward to return to "Grey's Anatomy". The actress' character, Izzie, had a flat line at the end of season 5 but sources have been saying that Heigl has made a decision to "come back", meaning Izzie may escape death.
Izzie, portrayed in the whole season suffering from stadium IV brain and liver cancer, had a complex surgery which turned out successful. However, she later endured complications from the cancer treatment and drifted off from the voice of her friends who were trying to save her. At the same time, Knight's character George O'Malley was struggling to survive from a massive trauma due to bus accident.
'Grey's Anatomy' Season 6 Casting: Out George, In Arizona
June 18, 2009 09:06:46"Grey's Anatomy" is going through a major transfiguration from the fifth to sixth season with the cast going in and out. Old news that T.R. Knight is exiting the show, which means that George O'Malley was dead on the season finale, is brought up to the surface again but this time EW comes with a confirmation.
The publication is quoting sources that ABC has green lit Knight's request to be released from the contract. Thus, George's last appearance could be the devastating accident on season 5 finale where he became a John Doe after being disfigured. The reason for his departure still revolves around the previous factors, including a lack of storyline for George and Knight's rift with creator Shonda Rhimes.
T.R. Knight Not Coming Back for 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 6
May 28, 2009 03:05:16As "Grey's Anatomy" enters the sixth season later this fall, there might be one character noticeably missing from the line-up. Sources are telling E! News' Marc Malkin that T.R. Knight will not be back to the show after his rift with creator Shonda Rhimes became too "unbearable for both".
The root of the departure dated back when T.R. complained on the creative direction of his character, George O'Malley. The actor thought George had less screen time and lacked a story line. Therefore he wanted to be detached from the contract so that he can pursue other things. Rhimes herself refused to be explicit about the issue, simply saying "I think that there have been lots of rumors about TR, but TR's never said anything. Take from it what you will."
T.R. Knight Involved in Three-Car Crash, Escapes Injury
March 20, 2009 11:03:30"Grey's Anatomy" actor T.R. Knight was involved in a minor car accident in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, March 19 that involved two other vehicles. Fortunately, he wasn't injured, it has been confirmed.
Knight reportedly was making a left turn in an area of heavy construction on Hollywood Boulevard when he collided with another vehicle. A third car carrying two passengers was also involved in the crash.
T.R. Knight Still on 'Grey's Anatomy'
December 09, 2008 03:12:10Reacting to the rumor that says T.R. Knight might leave Shonda Rhimes' hit medical drama series, "Grey's Anatomy", the series' representative finally comes out with a statement regarding the matter. On Monday, December 8, the spokesperson has claimed that the actor, who plays Dr. George O'Malley on the series, will not go anywhere.
To Us Magazine, the "Grey's Anatomy" representative clears previous rumor stating that Knight has left the filming set. "T.R. has never walked off set in the middle of filming. He attended the table read today and will be shooting this week, like any other week of production," the rep assures.
