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Don Knotts
Actor

Don Knotts

21 Jul 1924Born
24 Feb 2006Died
81Age at death
77Credits

Biography

Don Knotts (born Jesse Donald 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.

Knotts was married three times. His marriage to Kathryn Metz lasted from 1947 until their divorce in 1964, and he raised his daughter as a single parent.  He married Loralee Czuchna in 1974 and they divorced in 1983. His third marriage was to Frances Yarborough, from 2002 until his death in 2006.

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From his first marriage, Knotts had a son, Thomas Knotts, and a daughter, actress Karen Knotts (born April 2, 1954).

Knotts died at age 81, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from pulmonary and respiratory complications of pneumonia related to lung cancer.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2007Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble BeesFilm: Wormie (voice)
  2. 2006Air BuddiesFilm: Sniffer (voice)
  3. 2006Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty AdventureFilm: Wormie
  4. 2006Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to CampFilm: Wormie (voice)
  5. 2005Chicken LittleFilm: Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice)
  6. 2005Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake ChristmasFilm: Wormie
  7. 2005Robot ChickenSeries: Don Knotts (voice) (1 episode)
  8. 2005Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving BeeFilm: Wormie (voice)
  9. 2004Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy SpiderFilm: Wormie
  10. 2004Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' FlyFilm: Wormie (voice)
  11. 2003Las VegasSeries: Don Knotts (1 episode)
  12. 2003Hermie: A Common CaterpillarFilm: Wormie (voice)
  13. 20028 Simple RulesSeries: Ralph Furley (1 episode)
  14. 2000QuintsFilm: Governor Healy
  15. 2000Tom SawyerFilm: Mutt Potter (voice)
  16. 1999Jingle BellsFilm: Kris (voice)
  17. 1998PleasantvilleFilm: TV Repairman
  18. 1998That '70s ShowSeries: Landlord (1 episode)
  19. 1997101 Dalmatians: The SeriesSeries (1 episode)
  20. 1997Johnny BravoSeries: Don Knotts (voice) (2 episodes)
  21. 1997Cats Don't DanceFilm: T.W. Turtle (voice)
  22. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (2 episodes)
  23. 1996Big BullyFilm: Principal Kokelar
  24. 1994Burke's LawSeries: Dr. Adkins (1 episode)
  25. 1992Fish PoliceSeries: Mr. Lichen (voice) (1 episode)
  26. 1991Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments ChristmasFilm: Titus (voice)
  27. 1991Step by StepSeries: Deputy Feif (1 episode)
  28. 1987The Little Troll PrinceFilm: Professor Nidaros (voice)
  29. 1987She's the SheriffSeries: Moe (1 episode)
  30. 1987Pinocchio and the Emperor of the NightFilm: Gee Willikers (voice)
  31. 1986What a Country!Series: F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson (24 episodes)
  32. 1986Return to MayberryFilm: Barney Fife
  33. 1986MatlockSeries: Les Calhoun (17 episodes)
  34. 1984Cannonball Run IIFilm: CHP #2
  35. 1983Inspector GadgetSeries (1 episode)
  36. 1982NewhartSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1980The Private EyesFilm: Inspector Winship
  38. 1979The Prize FighterFilm: Shake
  39. 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainFilm: Theodore
  40. 1978Hot Lead & Cold FeetFilm: Denver Kid
  41. 1978Fantasy IslandSeries: Stanley Scheckter (1 episode)
  42. 1977Mule FeathersFilm: Narrator / The Mule (voice)
  43. 1977The Love BoatSeries: Don Knotts, Herb Groebecker (1 episode)
  44. 1977The Redd Foxx Comedy HourSeries (1 episode)
  45. 1977Herbie Goes to Monte CarloFilm: Wheely Applegate
  46. 1977Three's CompanySeries: Ralph Furley (117 episodes)
  47. 1976GusFilm: Coach Venner
  48. 1976No Deposit, No ReturnFilm: Bert Delaney
  49. 1976The Sonny and Cher ShowSeries (4 episodes)
  50. 1975The Apple Dumpling GangFilm: Theodore Ogelvie
  51. 1973Keep US BeautifulSeries (1 episode)
  52. 1973I Love a MysteryFilm: Alexander Archer
  53. 1972The Man Who Came to DinnerFilm: Dr. Bradley
  54. 1972Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1972The New Scooby-Doo MoviesSeries: Homer Pipsqueak (voice) (2 episodes)
  56. 1972The Best of The New Scooby-Doo MoviesSeries: Homer Pipsqueak (voice), Don Knotts (voice) (1 episode)
  57. 1971How to Frame a FiggFilm: Hollis Alexander Figg
  58. 1971The New Andy Griffith ShowSeries: Barney Fife (9 episodes)
  59. 1969The Leslie Uggams ShowSeries (1 episode)
  60. 1969The Bill Cosby ShowSeries: Leo Swann (1 episode)
  61. 1969The Love God?Film: Abner Audubon Peacock IV
  62. 1968Here's LucySeries: Ben Fletcher (1 episode)
  63. 1968Mayberry R.F.D.Series: Barney Fife (1 episode)
  64. 1968The Shakiest Gun in the WestFilm: Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
  65. 1967The Reluctant AstronautFilm: Roy Fleming
  66. 1966The Ghost and Mr. ChickenFilm: Luther Heggs
  67. 1964No Time for SergeantsSeries (1 episode)
  68. 1964The Incredible Mr. LimpetFilm: Henry Limpet
  69. 1963Move Over, DarlingFilm: Shoe Clerk
  70. 1963It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldFilm: Nervous Motorist
  71. 1961The Last Time I Saw ArchieFilm: Capt. Harry Little
  72. 1960The Andy Griffith ShowSeries: Barney Fife (164 episodes)
  73. 1960Wake Me When It's OverFilm: Percy Warren
  74. 1959The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries (1 episode)
  75. 1958Kraft Music HallSeries (1 episode)
  76. 1958No Time for SergeantsFilm: Cpl. John C. Brown
  77. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Dr. Bradley (1 episode)

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