Robert Knepperedit
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference
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Robert Knepper, the son of a veterinarian, was born in Fremont, Ohio and raised in Maumee (near Toledo). When he was growing up, his mother worked in the props department for the community theater, and because of her involvement, he became interested in acting. Knepper spent many years working in community theater and high school productions. Later, he studied drama at Northwestern University. He is a resident of Southern California.
He has appeared in the Next Generation episode "Haven" as Wyatt Miller, and in the Voyager episode "Dragon's Teeth" as Gaul.
Knepper was a regular on the HBO series Carnivàle, which also featured Clancy Brown, John Fleck, and Michael John Anderson.
His current and best-known role is that of the sadistic convict "T-Bag" on the popular drama Prison Break, which features Wade Williams, Michelle Forbes, and John Billingsley. He was also featured in the George Clooney-directed film Good Night and Good Luck which also featured Frank Langella, Ray Wise, Glenn Morshower, and J.D. Cullum.
Starting with season 4, he will be a regular cast member on the NBC drama series Heroes as Samuel Sullivan, the leader of a carnival of people with superpowers. Fellow season 4 stars include Zachary Quinto and Cristine Rose.
