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Don Knotts. Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, for which he earned five Emmy Awards.
Don Knotts, the legendary television character actor, was born Jesse Donald Knotts on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, to William Jesse Knotts and the former Elsie Luzetta Moore. He was the youngest of four sons in a family that had been in America since the 17th century.
Apr 2, 2014 · Follow the comedic career of actor Don Knotts, from his Emmy Award-winning years on The Andy Griffith Show to his films, at Biography.com.
Jan 23, 2023 · While Don Knotts was epically funny on the small screen, his tragic-real life story includes a wounded childhood, struggles and later severe health struggles.
Jul 3, 2012 · Knotts, who lived in West Los Angeles, died Friday night of lung cancer at UCLA Medical Center, according to Sherwin Bash, his longtime manager.
Don Knotts, the legendary television character actor, was born Jesse Donald Knotts on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, to William Jesse Knotts and the former Elsie Luzetta Moore. He was the youngest of four sons in a family that had been in America since the 17th century.
Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor. He played Deputy Barney Fife in the 1950s sitcom television series The Andy Griffith Show. He left the show after its fifth season to act in movies.
Don Knotts was an American comedic actor in films and television, best known for his character Barney Fife on the television show ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ for which he received five Emmy Awards. He also had memorable roles in ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken,’ and ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet.’.
Feb 27, 2006 · Well-known actor Don Knotts, who charmed television audiences with his portrayal of bumbling Deputy Barney Fife on Andy Griffith Show, dies at age 81; photo (M)
Feb 24, 2006 · Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show and Ralph Furley on Three's Company.
