Knight Rider Character | |
Wilton Knight | |
Actor | Richard Basehart |
Character | Wilton Knight |
Related Characters | Elizabeth Knight (wife, deceased), Garthe Knight (son, deceased), Jennifer Knight (daughter) |
Partners | Devon Miles |
Wilton Knight was a self-made billionaire and the founder of the Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG). Richard Basehart portrayed the character and was also the narrator of the show's opening segment.
Background[]
After Michael Long is shot in the face, Wilton Knight rescues him and has his doctors save his life and give him a new face which matches that of Wilton's son, Garthe. He also gives Michael a new identity as Michael Knight, the muscle behind FLAG.
Personality[]
Wilton often said, "One man can make a difference," meaning any person's efforts help, especially in the fight for the greater good.
Skills[]
Family[]
- Wilton was married to Elizabeth Knight. He has a son Garthe Knight and a daughter Jennifer Knight.
Trivia[]
Quotes[]
- (Wilton's last words)
- Wilton: Michael, come closer. (Michael obeys) You were spared to lead a great fight. Don't turn away in fear. One man can make a difference, and you are going to be that man.
- Michael: Mr. Knight, I'd like to be able to promise you that I feel like I could take on the world someday, but I can't. I still wake up in the middle of the night shaking, (flashback to Tanya Walker shooting Michael Long), remembering that gun in my face and the whole world blowing up.
- Wilton: Remember that moment. Think of it as your baptism by fire. (Extends his hand, Michael takes it) My adventure has ended, yours has just... just begun.