Rob Knox, 1989
Actors · August 21, 1989
Rob Knox
★ HOW OLD IS ROB KNOX?
Rob Knox is 36 years old, born August 21, 1989 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
Rob Knox played Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince before his death in 2008. Born in the UK in 1989, he began acting aged 11, appearing in British TV shows like The Bill and After You've Gone. He was fatally stabbed outside a bar in Sidcup while protecting his brother. A Leo, Knox's legacy lives on through the Rob Knox Film Festival and Foundation, which support young artists.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Rob Knox was a British actor born on 21 August 1989. He gained recognition for portraying Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and had signed to appear in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Knox began his acting career aged 11 after studying at Beths Grammar School, Bexley, landing small roles in British television productions including The Bill, After You've Gone, and Trust Me, I'm a Teenager. His first film appearance was as an extra in King Arthur (2004). On 24 May 2008, Knox died after being stabbed outside a bar in Sidcup, Southeast London, when he intervened in a fight to protect his brother. His assailant, Karl Norman Bishop, was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year non-parole period. The tragedy attracted widespread attention in the British press. In response, the Rob Knox Foundation was established in 2008, creating an annual film festival bearing his name to commemorate him and fund arts training for young people in the community. As a Leo born in late August, Knox embodied the sign's protective, courageous nature—a trait evident in his final act. His life-path number, 11, reflects the spiritual intensity of his legacy.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Rob Knox studied at Beths Grammar School, Bexley, and began acting aged 11. He appeared in small roles across British television shows including The Bill, After You've Gone, and Trust Me, I'm a Teenager. His first cinematic role was as an extra in King Arthur (2004). These early credits built his reputation before landing the role of Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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Trivia
- Knox had already signed to reprise his Harry Potter role in Deathly Hallows – Part 1 before his death.
- He was fatally stabbed while intervening in a fight to protect his brother outside a bar in Sidcup.
- The Rob Knox Foundation and annual film festival were established in 2008 to fund arts training for young people in his memory.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Rob Knox?
- Rob Knox is 36 years old (born August 21, 1989).
- When is Rob Knox's birthday?
- Rob Knox was born on August 21, 1989.
- What is Rob Knox's zodiac sign?
- Rob Knox is a Leo, born August 21, 1989.
- What is Rob Knox's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rob Knox was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Rob Knox from?
- Rob Knox is from United Kingdom.
- What does Rob Knox do?
- Rob Knox is a actor.
- Is Rob Knox still alive?
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