Rob Knox
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Robert Arthur "Rob" Knox (21 August 1989 – 24 May 2008) was an English actor
who portrayed Marcus Belby in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
, and had signed to appear in the planned film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He died after being stabbed
outside a bar in Sidcup
, England, in May 2008, when he intervened in a fight to protect his brother.
An annual film festival, the Rob Knox Film Festival, was created in Knox's name to commemorate him.
. He had been acting since the age of 11, and his first credited role was a small part in an episode of the ITV
police drama The Bill
and he also appeared in the Channel 4
reality show Trust me I'm a Teenager, and the BBC comedy After You've Gone. He had previously appeared as an extra in a number of productions. The first film Knox appeared in was King Arthur
in 2004. He also appeared on Tonight with Trevor McDonald.
, the film adaptation of British author J. K. Rowling
's bestselling novel
and the sixth installment of the Harry Potter film series.
After being controversially delayed, Knox posthumously starred in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). The film broke records for opening-day sales and opening-weekend takings and was the second highest-grossing film of 2009.
Although his character does not appear in the seventh novel, Knox had signed on to reprise his role as Marcus in the final installment of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Divided into two parts for financial and scripting reasons, Part 1 was released in November 2010, with the second part
in July 2011.
, South East London
, on 24 May 2008. He had intervened in a fight in order to protect his 17-year-old brother Jamie, who was being threatened by two men, one of whom was armed with two knives
. Warner Bros.
released a statement concerning his death: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family".
, London
), from Carlton Road, Sidcup, was charged with the murder. He was remanded in custody, and remained there until his trial, which began in February 2009. Bishop was found guilty of murder
on 4 March 2009, and received a life sentence — to serve a minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole
— the following day, Bishop also received three further concurrent life sentences for wounding Knox's friends. Police reported that he showed no remorse for the crime.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who portrayed Marcus Belby in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman and David Barron...
, and had signed to appear in the planned film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He died after being stabbed
Stabbing
A stabbing is penetration with a sharp or pointed object at close range. Stab connotes purposeful action, as by an assassin or murderer, but it is also possible to accidentally stab oneself or others.Stabbing differs from slashing or cutting in that the motion of the object used in a stabbing...
outside a bar in Sidcup
Sidcup
Sidcup is a district in South East London in the London Borough of Bexley and small parts of the district in the London Borough of Greenwich.Located south east of Charing Cross, Sidcup is bordered by the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bromley and Kent County Council, and whilst now part of...
, England, in May 2008, when he intervened in a fight to protect his brother.
An annual film festival, the Rob Knox Film Festival, was created in Knox's name to commemorate him.
Early life and career
Knox was born to Colin and Sally Knox in 1989. He was a pupil at Beths Grammar SchoolBeths Grammar School
Beths Grammar School, commonly known as Beths, is an all-boys foundation grammar school in Bexley, south east London. Students are admitted from the age of 11, with girls joining the sixth form in Year 12...
. He had been acting since the age of 11, and his first credited role was a small part in an episode of the ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
police drama The Bill
The Bill
The Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work...
and he also appeared in the Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
reality show Trust me I'm a Teenager, and the BBC comedy After You've Gone. He had previously appeared as an extra in a number of productions. The first film Knox appeared in was King Arthur
King Arthur (film)
King Arthur is a 2004 film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. It stars Clive Owen as the title character, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, and Keira Knightley as Guinevere....
in 2004. He also appeared on Tonight with Trevor McDonald.
Harry Potter
In 2007, casting began for the role of Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman and David Barron...
, the film adaptation of British author J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE , better known as J. K. Rowling, is the British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series...
's bestselling novel
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth and penultimate novel in the Harry Potter series by British author J. K. Rowling...
and the sixth installment of the Harry Potter film series.
After being controversially delayed, Knox posthumously starred in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). The film broke records for opening-day sales and opening-weekend takings and was the second highest-grossing film of 2009.
Although his character does not appear in the seventh novel, Knox had signed on to reprise his role as Marcus in the final installment of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Divided into two parts for financial and scripting reasons, Part 1 was released in November 2010, with the second part
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 epic fantasy film directed by David Yates and the second of two films based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the eighth and final instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David...
in July 2011.
Murder
Knox died at the age of 18 after he was stabbed outside the Metro Bar in SidcupSidcup
Sidcup is a district in South East London in the London Borough of Bexley and small parts of the district in the London Borough of Greenwich.Located south east of Charing Cross, Sidcup is bordered by the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bromley and Kent County Council, and whilst now part of...
, South East London
South East London
South East London could refer to:*SE postcode area*South East - a sub region of the London Plan created in 2004 and corresponding to Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley*Eastern part of South London...
, on 24 May 2008. He had intervened in a fight in order to protect his 17-year-old brother Jamie, who was being threatened by two men, one of whom was armed with two knives
Knife
A knife is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle. Knives were used at least two-and-a-half million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools...
. Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
released a statement concerning his death: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family".
Arrest and trial of Karl Bishop
Karl Norman Bishop (born 1987 in LewishamLondon Borough of Lewisham
The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
), from Carlton Road, Sidcup, was charged with the murder. He was remanded in custody, and remained there until his trial, which began in February 2009. Bishop was found guilty of murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
on 4 March 2009, and received a life sentence — to serve a minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole
Parole
Parole may have different meanings depending on the field and judiciary system. All of the meanings originated from the French parole . Following its use in late-resurrected Anglo-French chivalric practice, the term became associated with the release of prisoners based on prisoners giving their...
— the following day, Bishop also received three further concurrent life sentences for wounding Knox's friends. Police reported that he showed no remorse for the crime.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
King Arthur King Arthur (film) King Arthur is a 2004 film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. It stars Clive Owen as the title character, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, and Keira Knightley as Guinevere.... |
extra | Uncredited |
| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman and David Barron... |
Marcus Belby | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| The Bill The Bill The Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work... |
unknown | 1 episode | |
| Trust me I'm a Teenager | Himself | ||
| 2007 2007 in television 2007 in television may refer to:*2007 in American television*2007 in Australian television*2007 in British television*2007 in Canadian television*2007 in Japanese television... |
After You've Gone (TV series) | Josh | 2007 (2 episodes) |