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2, including Karen 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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Jun 11, 2018 · Original name, Jesse Donald Knotts; born July 21, 1924, in Morgantown, WV; died of complications from lung cancer, February 24, 2006, in Beverly Hills, CA. Actor, comedian, and writer. Known for his comedic portrayals of affable yet somewhat dimwitted characters, Knotts worked in the entertainment industry for half a 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. Born Jesse Donald Knotts, July 21, 1924, in Morgan-town, WV; died of lung cancer, February 24, 2006, in Los Angeles, CA. Actor. During a half-century acting career, Don Knotts appeared on seven television series and in more than 25 films, earning screen immortality for his role as the blunderheaded smalltown deputy Barney Fife on ...
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)
