Terence Knox (born December 16, 1946) is an American film, stage, and television actor. He made his debut in Robert Zemeckis's Used Cars (1980), and appeared in numerous television series, including lead roles in St. Elsewhere (1982âÂÂ84) and Tour of Duty (1987âÂÂ90).
Knox was born in Richland, Washington. He attended Washington State University, graduating with a degree in English. He subsequently earned his Master of Fine Arts degree at Portland State University's acting program.
Prior to pursuing a career as an actor, Knox worked as a substitute teacher.
Knox is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Peter White, the medical resident-turned rapist on St. Elsewhere. He performed during that show's first three seasons (1982âÂÂ84). Knox followed this with his role as Sergeant 'Zeke' Anderson on Tour of Duty. In 1992, he starred in the horror film ', followed by a role in the television film ' (1992).
He has guest-starred in many shows such as V.I.P., Pacific Blue, V, The Dukes of Hazzard, Murder, She Wrote, The Twilight Zone, ', and SeaQuest 2032. He starred in several short-lived TV series, including All Is Forgiven, Rescue 77 and The Road Home.
Knox has appeared onstage in his hometown Richland, Washington, in productions of Ordinary People in 2015 and Frost/Nixon in 2016.