Richard Knott

Richard Knott (September 3, 1919 - November 25, 2006) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Bill in 1987 horror action film, Left 4 Dead. Knott also appeared in horror film, The Lighthouse (1971), and a romantic comedy film, Love Queens (1991).

Early life
Knott was born in Ocean City, Maryland, on September 3, 1919. In 1930, at the age of eleven, with his parents, he moved to New York City, where he got a job as the Newspaper hawker, where he worked until 1950, where he decided to resign from delivering newspapers to focus on entertainment.

Acting career
In 1950, after Knott left the newspaper delivery business, he wanted to start an acting business. In 1971, Knott was cast as Thomas Wake in the horror film, The Lighthouse. In 1982, Knott was cast as Horace Nebbercracker in the film, Monster House.

Left 4 Dead
In 1986, 67-year-old Knott, while he was homeless, was chosen to play Bill for the 1987 horror action film, Left 4 Dead, which was his famous role.

After Left 4 Dead
After Left 4 Dead came out, Knott would later go on more roles on both television and movies like, 1991 romantic comedy film, Love Queens.

He reprised the role as Bill in 1994 interactive movie video game version of Left 4 Dead named Left 4 Dead: The Interactive Adventure.

Post-acting career
After filming of Left 4 Dead: The Interactive Adventure was completed, Knott retired from acting after 44 years, But he did appeared in fan conventions for Left 4 Dead.

Personal life
TBA

Death
Knott died of natural causes on November 25, 2006. He was 87.

Filmography

 * The Lighthouse (1971)
 * Monster House (1982)
 * Left 4 Dead (1987)
 * Left 4 Dead 2 (1990)
 * Love Queens (1991)