Don Knotts
(1924-2006)
American actor and stand-up comedian
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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. He also played Ralph Furley on the sitcom Three's Company from 1979 to 1984. He starred in multiple comedic films, including leading roles in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966). In 2004, TV Guide ranked him number 27 on its "50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time" list.
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Jesse Donald Knotts 21 July 1924 Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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24 February 2006 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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Karen Ann Knotts 1st child with Kathryn Metz Female b. 2 Apr 1954 · Age: 71 · 1954- · American actress
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Andy Griffith · Friend · 1926-2012 · American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer
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