1924
Don Knotts, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter (died 2006)
Don Knotts, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter (died 2006)
Don Knotts, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter (died 2006)
Don Knotts
American actor and comedian (1924–2006)
- Born
- 1924
Jesse Donald Knotts 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.