Don Knotts



First NameDon
Last NameKnotts
Full Name at BirthJesse Donald Knotts
Age81 (age at death)
Date of BirthJuly 21, 1924
BirthplaceMorgantown, West Virginia, USA
Date of DeathFebruary 24, 2006
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death(pulmonary and respiratory complications)
Height5' 6½" (169 cm)
BuildSlim
Hair ColorGrey
Star SignCancer
ReligionChristian
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameThe Andy Griffith Show, Threes Company

Jesse Donald "Don" Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the 1960s television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, a role which earned him five Emmy Awards. He also played landlord Ralph Furley on the 1970s television sitcom Three's Company.


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Filmography

Selected Don Knotts film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2005
Mayor Turkey Lurkey

2004
Fatherhood
Mr. Mauzer

2004
Hermie & Friends
Wormie

2003
Dirk Douglas

2003
Hermie: A Common Caterpillar
Wormie

2000
Quints
Gov. Healy

1999
Jingle Bells
Kris

1998
TV Repairman

1998
The Landlord

1997
T.W. Turtle

1997
101 Dalmatians: The Series
Additional Voices

1996
Principal Kokelar

1994
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1992
Fish Police
Mr. Lichen

1991
Deputy Feif

1991
Timmy's Gift: Precious Moments Christmas
Titus

1987
The Little Troll Prince
Professor Nidaros

1986
Barney Fife

1986
Les Calhoun, Les 'Ace' Calhoun

1986
What a Country
F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson

1984
CHP Officer

1983
Male M.A.D Agent

1982
Iron

1981
Inspector Winship

1979
The Prize Fighter
Shake

1978
Denver Kid

1977
Wheely Applegate

1977
Felix Birdsong, Stanley Scheckter

1977
Don Knotts, Herb Grobecker

1977
Ralph Furley

1977
Mule Feathers
Narrator/The Mule

1976
Gus
Coach Venner

1976
The Late Summer Early Fall Bert Convy Show
-

1975
Theodore Ogelvie

1975
Laugh Back
Various

1975
Harry and Maggie
Harry Kellogg

1973
The Girl with Something Extra
-

1973
I Love a Mystery
Alexander Archer

1972
Charlie 'Bumbles' Johnson

1971
Hollis Alexander Figg

1971
The New Andy Griffith Show
Barney Fife

1969
Abner Audubon Peacock IV

1969
Leo Swann

1968
Dr. Jesse W. Heywood

1968
Ben Fletcher

1968
Barney Fife

1967
Roy Fleming

1966
Luther Heggs

1964
Henry Limpet

1963
Nervous Motorist

1963
Shoe clerk

1962
Lieutenant Pratt

1961
Capt. Harry Little

1961
Barney Fife

1961
The New Steve Allen Show
Regular

1960
Sgt. Percy Warren

1960
Deputy Barney Fife, Barney Fife, Barney as Santa Claus

1959
Simon Metzger

1958
Cpl. John C. Brown

1956
Nervous Chap, Mr. Morrsion, Nervious man-House of the Monster Sketch

1955
Flash Gruskin

1951
Dr. Bradley

1951
Wilbur Peterson

1951
'Steady Fingers' Ferguson, Commodore of Lagoons, Herbie, Herbie

Soundtrack Credits

1967
The Kraft Music Hall
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Writer Credits






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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series (1954–1975)
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