Don Knotts

TV Actor

Birthday July 21, 1924

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Morgantown, WV

DEATH DATE Feb 24, 2006 (81)

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About

Played the role of Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. In 1996, he was honored by TV Guide, as they ranked him 27 out of 50 in its Greatest TV Stars of All Time.

Before Fame

He began his career by performing ventriloquist acts in local venues.

Trivia

He played the role of Ralph Furley in the sitcom Three's Company.

Family Life

He was married and divorced twice before marrying Frances Yarborough in 2002, whom he remained married to until his death in 2006. He had two children with his first wife.

Associated With

He was very good friends with actor Andy Griffith.

Video

Don Knotts Highlights
Don Knotts Highlights