Actor Knight is a term that refers to two different people: Ted Knight and Richard Gere. Ted Knight was an American actor, comedian, and voice artist who was best known for his role as Ted Baxter on the 1970s sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Richard Gere is an American actor and producer who has starred in films such as Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman, and Chicago. He was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, making him a SIR.