KNUTE HORWITZ
- SAG-AFTRA
- COMEDY Douchey Neighbor (Performance Video)
Quicktime
A Douchey Neighbor rambles on at the bbq. From Christmas Tree by Jay Hurst and Marc Sloboda
- DRAMA Burglar (Performance Video)
Quicktime
Father and son Burglars argue after a botched job. Eastern European accent. From Nikolai's Christmas by Raam Puthran
- COMEDY 1950s Game Show Host (Performance Video)
Quicktime
A 1950s Game Show Host stumbles in response to a strong, independent woman. From Detective Professor Chiklis by Christopher Bucca Taylor and Alex Wilson
- DRAMA Burglar (Performance Video)
Quicktime
A Burglar encounters a sweet, honest child. Eastern European accent. From Nikolai's Christmas by Raam Puthran
- COMEDY Quirky Doorman (Performance Video)
Quicktime
A Quirky Doorman is kept too busy by pesky youths. From Heavy Metal Mayhem by Peter Sebastian
- COMMERCIAL REEL (Performance Video)
Quicktime
Knute Horwitz Commercial Reel • color commentary with Rich Eisen • a lounge singing Rocket Scientist • the Giant Fish Man • A clean cut Volkswagen enthusiast
- COMEDY Spelling Bee Judge (Performance Video)
Quicktime
A mean spelling bee Judge snaps at a contestant. From Spelling Bee by Ted Jonas
Résumé Print Résumé
TELEVISION | ||
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MAD COWS |
GUEST STAR Jay Frost |
dir. Peter Sebastian |
RIZZOLI AND ISLES |
UNDER FIVE Ugly Dog Owner |
dir. Steve Robin |
NCIS |
UNDER FIVE Dr. Felix Pitts |
dir. Tony Wharmby |
DETECTIVE PROFESSOR CHIKLIS, MD |
GUEST STAR Jack Bailey |
dir. Peter Sebastian |
DETROIT 1-8-7 |
UNDER FIVE Bryan Baker |
dir. Paul McCrane |
THE VENUE |
UNDER FIVE Gale |
dir. Alex Fendrich |
FILM | ||
THE GUY |
LEAD Jake |
dir. Jon Petermann |
BREAK A LEG |
LEAD Roger |
dir. Jon Petermann |
PANOPTICON |
SUPPORTING Uncle Dino |
dir. Jarod Su |
NOT WELCOME |
SUPPORTING Smith |
dir. Marc Sloboda |
ONLINE FRIEND |
SUPPORTING Cab Driver |
dir. Difei Zhou |
NUMB ALL OVER |
SUPPORTING Blake |
dir. Brian Paison |
PLEASE DON'T FEED THE DUCKS |
LEAD Mentor |
dir. Erik Kjonaas |
HEAVY METAL MAYHEM |
LEAD Mitchem |
dir. Peter Sebastian |
NIKOLAI'S CHRISTMAS |
LEAD Nikolai |
dir. Raam Puthran |
KRUSH |
LEAD Brett Gold |
dir. David Corral |
CHILD FOR A DAY |
SUPPORTING Creep |
dir. Daniel Zagayer |
CHRISTMAS TREE |
SUPPORTING Neighbor |
dir. Jay Hurst |
THANKS MOM |
SUPPORTING Rolf Swislander |
dir. Dan Kuhlman |
I'LL BE HERE |
SUPPORTING Radio Personality |
dir. Marc Sloboda |
OFF THE GRID |
SUPPORTING Howie |
dir. Stephanie Clemons |
LAKE OF PAIN |
LEAD Man |
dir. Jason Kranz |
SPELLING BEE |
LEAD Judge |
dir. Ted Jonas |
COMMERCIAL | ||
SPECTRACIDE |
LEAD Handy Stan |
Bruton Stroube dir. Tim Wilson |
MCDONALDS |
LEAD Irishman |
B Reel dir. Simon Cole |
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES |
SUPPORTING Party Guest |
Anonymous dir. Tim Godsall |
XPLODERZ |
SUPPORTING Giant Fish Man |
Silo Films dir. Scott Bryant |
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT |
LEAD Color Commentator |
Dentsu McGarry Bowen |
VORDERMAN VOLKSWAGEN |
LEAD Car Enthusiast |
Occam’s Razor |
SAFE AUTO campaign spokesperson |
LEAD Rocket Scientist |
Sprocket Fuel Films |
SKETCH/IMPROV | ||
GNOME FART |
LEAD Ensemble |
Theatre Asylum dir. Ted Jonas |
BEST OF SECOND CITY |
LEAD Ensemble |
Second City dir. TJ Shanoff |
SCRIPTLESS |
LEAD Ensemble |
Second City dir. TJ Shanoff |
JEWSICAL |
LEAD Ensemble |
Second City d Sheldon Patinkin |
ANGERSTEIN STREET |
LEAD Ensemble |
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy |
UNCLE PECOS |
LEAD Ensemble |
iO Chicago dir. Rex Graff |
BLUE CHIPS |
LEAD Ensemble |
Ginger's dir. Steve Fleming |
THE PANTY FILERS |
LEAD Ensemble |
The Playground dir. Al Samuels |
IMPROVUNLIMITED |
LEAD Ensemble |
Dave and Busters Showrooms |
THEATER | ||
PRESUMED MURDERED |
LEAD Nikolai Petrov |
Second City dir. Matt Hovde |
BUDS |
LEAD Stan Slipowicz |
Stage Center dir. Jim Blair |
A GIFT FOR THE KING |
LEAD Neptune |
Phelps Auditorium d Ben Hunt |
PIERRE ET LE LOUP |
LEAD Pierre |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
OPERA/MUSICAL | ||
TOP HAT BIG BAND |
LEAD Lead Vocalist |
Las Hadas Nightclub |
CENDRILLON |
LEAD Pandolfe |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
PATIENCE |
LEAD Colonel Caverley |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
THE MAGIC FLUTE |
LEAD Sarastro |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
JULIUS CAESAR |
LEAD Achilla |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
THE PATRIOTS |
SUPPORTING Isaac |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
FIDELIO |
LEAD Rocco |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
LA REVOLTOSA |
LEAD Tiberio |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
THE CRUCIBLE |
LEAD John Hale |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA |
LEAD Don Sebastian |
Steinberg Fine Arts Center |
VOICEOVER | ||
GFULNESS |
LEAD Hank Richardson |
Gfulness Inc |
COUNTRY INSURANCE |
LEAD Client |
Cognitive Arts |
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL |
LEAD Narrator |
Chicago Public Schools |
SAFE AUTO regional campaign |
LEAD Dr Max Q Bunsen |
Sprocket Fuel Films |
AARON |
LEAD Narrator |
Dream Media Group |
MORTAL KOMBAT: ARMAGEDDON |
LEAD Shinnok |
Midway Games |
JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM |
LEAD Neptune |
Chicago |
TRAINING | ||
Improvisation |
Short Form, Long Form, Sketch Comedy |
Second City Chicago |
Improvisation |
Long Form |
Annoyance Productions Chicago |
Improvisation |
Long Form |
iO Chicago |
Improvisation |
Short Form, Long Form |
Players Workshop Chicago |
Improvisation |
Character and Scene Work |
Jimmy Carrane |
Acting |
Shakespeare |
Anna Antaramian |
Acting |
Stanislavsky |
Daniel Wirth |
Voice |
Voiceover |
Darren Stephens |
Voice |
Voiceover |
Norm Woodel |
Voice |
Technique |
Daniel Kane |
Voice |
Opera |
Ronald Combs |
M.A., Speech |
Northeastern Illinois University |
Chicago |
SPECIAL SKILLS | ||
Yoga |
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Jogging |
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Manual Transmission |
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WEBSITE | ||
knutehorwitz.com |
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Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'11" |
Weight: 220 lbs |
Eyes: Blue |
Hair Color: Red |
Hair Length: Short |
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Running - General, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Improvisation, Vocal Range: Baritone, Vocal Range: Bass, Voiceover, Eastern European Accent
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