Is Robert Knepper A-List?
NoC
No — Robert Knepper is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2005
Prison Break
Lost A-list status in 2007
Dropped to B tier — Hitman
Ranking Timeline
1986D$0.05M
Early TV Roles
Began with small roles in TV series.
2005A▲▲▲$0.5M+$0.45M
Prison Break
Breakthrough role as T-Bag, gained international recognition.
2007B▼$1M+$0.5M
Hitman
Starring role in the movie Hitman.
2009B$1.5M+$0.5M
Transporter 3
Appears in the movie Transporter 3.
2010B$2M+$0.5M
Heroes
Recurring role on NBC series.
2017C▼$3M+$1M
Prison Break Revival
Reprised his role as T-Bag.
2026C$4M+$1M
Character Actor
Knepper continues to work in supporting roles.
Last updated: February 21, 2026