Don Knotts

Actor, TV Actor

1924 – 2006

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Who was Don Knotts?

Jesse Donald "Don" Knotts 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 and 1980s television sitcom Three's Company.

In 1996, TV Guide ranked him # 27 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.

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Born
Jul 21, 1924
Morgantown
Also known as
  • Jesse Donald Knotts
  • Jesse Donald "Don" Knotts
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Siblings
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • West Virginia University
  • Morgantown High School
Lived in
  • Morgantown
Died
Feb 24, 2006
Los Angeles
Resting place
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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