* "The Paper Chase" (1973): Knight had a small, uncredited role as an extra in this classic legal drama film.
* "Hoosiers" (1986): While Knight wasn't directly involved in the film, there are rumors and some debate about his influence on the character of Coach Norman Dale, played by Gene Hackman. However, this connection has never been officially confirmed.
* "Coach" (1989-1997): This television series was inspired by Bobby Knight's coaching style and featured Craig T. Nelson playing a character based on Knight. However, Knight himself was not involved in the production.
* "ESPN's 30 for 30" (2013): Knight was featured in the documentary "The Last Days of Knight" which explored his final years at Indiana University.
* "The Simpsons" (2012): Knight voiced a fictionalized version of himself in the episode "The D'oh-cial Network" where he was hired to coach Springfield's basketball team.
While his direct acting roles have been limited, Bobby Knight's influence and notoriety have made him a recognizable figure in pop culture, even indirectly through his influence on fictional characters and documentaries.