Kevin Knotts

Pilot

Birthplace North Carolina

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About

Aerial film helicopter pilot known for his work in Lioness (2023), The Amazing Race (2022), The Walking Dead (2018-2019), Fear the Walking Dead (2019-2022), Safe Haven (2013), Megan Leavey (2017), Tammy (2014), Act of Valor (2012), The Longest Ride (2015), and Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013). 

Before Fame

He was inspired to pursue a film pilot career after watching his father work. He earned a degree in Business Administration in 2002. His first credited role as a film pilot was in Swamp Loggers in 2010. He flew as the helicopter pilot for the show in 14 episodes.

Trivia

His big break came after flying as the helicopter pilot for two seasons of The Bachelorette in the years 2012 and 2013. He helped with Hurricane Helene relief in 2024 by flying his helicopter to deliver supplies and evacuate survivors. He is the owner of Helivision, Inc.

Family Life

He was born and raised in North Carolina. He is the son of helicopter film pilot Buddy Knotts. He has two children.

Associated With

He worked on The Walking Dead in 2018 starring Andrew LincolnNorman ReedusLauren Cohan, and Melissa McBride.