Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Birthday: July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virgina, USA
Deathday: February 24, 2006
Don 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 r...aised 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. 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 on February 24, 2006, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from pulmonary and respiratory complications of pneumonia related to lung cancer. CLR
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

Movie | 2011
Himself
Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees

Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees

Movie | 2007
Wormie (voice)
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn

Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn

Movie | 2007
Self (archive footage)
Air Buddies

Air Buddies

Movie | 2006
Sniffer (voice)
Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure

Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure

Movie | 2006
Wormie
Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

Movie | 2006
Wormie (voice)
Chicken Little

Chicken Little

Movie | 2005
Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice)
Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas

Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas

Movie | 2005
Wormie
Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

Movie | 2005
Wormie
The Adventures of Errol Flynn

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

Movie | 2005
Self (archive footage)
That '70s Show

That '70s Show

TV | 2005
Landlord
One Episode
Las Vegas

Las Vegas

TV | 2005
Don Knotts
One Episode
Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken

TV | 2005
Don Knotts (voice)
One Episode
Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly

Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly

Movie | 2004
Wormie (voice)
Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider

Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider

Movie | 2004
Wormie
Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo

TV | 2004
Don Knotts (voice)
2 Episodes
Hermie a Common Caterpillar

Hermie a Common Caterpillar

Movie | 2003
Wormie
8 Simple Rules

8 Simple Rules

TV | 2003
Ralph Furley
One Episode
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

Movie | 2002
Self
Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer

Movie | 2000
Mutt Potter (voice)
Quints

Quints

Movie | 2000
Governor Healy
Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells

Movie | 1999
Kris (voice)
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

Movie | 1998
TV Repairman
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV | 1998
2 Episodes
Cats Don't Dance

Cats Don't Dance

Movie | 1997
T.W. Turtle (voice)
101 Dalmatians: The Series

101 Dalmatians: The Series

TV | 1997
One Episode
Big Bully

Big Bully

Movie | 1996
Principal Kokelar
Burke's Law

Burke's Law

TV | 1994
Dr. Adkins
One Episode
Step by Step

Step by Step

TV | 1993
Deputy Feif
One Episode
Matlock

Matlock

TV | 1992
One Episode
Fish Police

Fish Police

TV | 1992
Mr. Lichen
6 Episodes
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

Movie | 1991
Titus (voice)
Newhart

Newhart

TV | 1990
One Episode
Matlock

Matlock

TV | 1988
Les Calhoun
4 Episodes
She's the Sheriff

She's the Sheriff

TV | 1988
Moe
One Episode
The Little Troll Prince

The Little Troll Prince

Movie | 1987
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Movie | 1987
Gee Willikers (voice)
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1987
Don Knotts
One Episode
Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry

Movie | 1986
Barney Fife
What a Country!

What a Country!

TV | 1986
F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
24 Episodes
Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget

TV | 1985
One Episode
Cannonball Run II

Cannonball Run II

Movie | 1984
CHP #2
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

TV | 1984
Self
One Episode
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Movie | 1982
Self (archive footage)
The Private Eyes

The Private Eyes

Movie | 1980
Inspector Winship
The Tim Conway Show

The Tim Conway Show

TV | 1980
Self
One Episode
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Movie | 1979
Theodore
The Prize Fighter

The Prize Fighter

Movie | 1979
Shake
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Movie | 1979
Self
Three's Company

Three's Company

TV | 1979
Ralph Furley
117 Episodes
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1979
Herb Groebecker
One Episode
Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Movie | 1978
Denver Kid
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

TV | 1978
Self - Special Guest Star
One Episode
The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

TV | 1978
One Episode
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

TV | 1978
Stanley Scheckter
One Episode
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

Movie | 1977
Wheely Applegate
Mule Feathers

Mule Feathers

Movie | 1977
Narrator / The Mule (voice)
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

TV | 1977
Self
2 Episodes
No Deposit, No Return

No Deposit, No Return

Movie | 1976
Bert Delaney
Gus

Gus

Movie | 1976
Coach Venner
Joys

Joys

Movie | 1976
Self
The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

TV | 1976
4 Episodes
Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie

TV | 1976
Self
2 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1976
Self
One Episode
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

TV | 1976
One Episode
The Apple Dumpling Gang

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Movie | 1975
Theodore Ogelvie
Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tony Orlando and Dawn

TV | 1975
Self
One Episode
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1975
Self
5 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

TV | 1974
One Episode
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
I Love a Mystery

I Love a Mystery

Movie | 1973
Alexander Archer
Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

TV | 1973
Ben Fletcher
One Episode
Keep US Beautiful

Keep US Beautiful

TV | 1973
One Episode
The Man Who Came to Dinner

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Movie | 1972
Dr. Bradley
The New Scooby-Doo Movies

The New Scooby-Doo Movies

TV | 1972
Don Knotts (voice)
2 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1972
Dr. Bradley
One Episode
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1972
Self - Guest
One Episode
How to Frame a Figg

How to Frame a Figg

Movie | 1971
Hollis Alexander Figg
The New Andy Griffith Show

The New Andy Griffith Show

TV | 1971
Barney Fife
9 Episodes
The Bill Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show

TV | 1970
Leo Swann
One Episode
The Don Knotts Show

The Don Knotts Show

TV | 1970
Self - Host
25 Episodes
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1970
Self (uncredited)
One Episode
The Love God?

The Love God?

Movie | 1969
Abner Audubon Peacock IV
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

TV | 1969
One Episode
The Leslie Uggams Show

The Leslie Uggams Show

TV | 1969
One Episode
The Shakiest Gun in the West

The Shakiest Gun in the West

Movie | 1968
Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Movie | 1968
Self
Mayberry R.F.D.

Mayberry R.F.D.

TV | 1968
Barney Fife
One Episode
The Reluctant Astronaut

The Reluctant Astronaut

Movie | 1967
Roy Fleming
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV | 1967
Curly Kid
One Episode
The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

Movie | 1966
Luther Heggs
The Oscars

The Oscars

TV | 1966
Self
One Episode
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

TV | 1965
One Episode
The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Movie | 1964
Henry Limpet
Move Over, Darling

Move Over, Darling

Movie | 1963
Shoe Clerk
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Movie | 1963
Nervous Motorist
The Danny Kaye Show

The Danny Kaye Show

TV | 1963
Self
2 Episodes
The Joey Bishop Show

The Joey Bishop Show

TV | 1962
Barney Fife
34 Episodes
The Last Time I Saw Archie

The Last Time I Saw Archie

Movie | 1961
Capt. Harry Little
The New Steve Allen Show

The New Steve Allen Show

TV | 1961
14 Episodes
Wake Me When It's Over

Wake Me When It's Over

Movie | 1960
Sgt. Percy Warren
The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

TV | 1960
Barney Fife
164 Episodes
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

TV | 1960
One Episode
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

Movie | 1958
Cpl. John C. Brown
The Lux Show

The Lux Show

TV | 1958
Self
2 Episodes
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

TV | 1957
Self
9 Episodes
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

Movie | 2011
Himself
Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees

Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees

Movie | 2007
Wormie (voice)
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn

Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn

Movie | 2007
Self (archive footage)
Air Buddies

Air Buddies

Movie | 2006
Sniffer (voice)
Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure

Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure

Movie | 2006
Wormie
Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

Movie | 2006
Wormie (voice)
Chicken Little

Chicken Little

Movie | 2005
Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice)
Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas

Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas

Movie | 2005
Wormie
Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

Movie | 2005
Wormie
The Adventures of Errol Flynn

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

Movie | 2005
Self (archive footage)
Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly

Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly

Movie | 2004
Wormie (voice)
Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider

Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider

Movie | 2004
Wormie
Hermie a Common Caterpillar

Hermie a Common Caterpillar

Movie | 2003
Wormie
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

Movie | 2002
Self
Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer

Movie | 2000
Mutt Potter (voice)
Quints

Quints

Movie | 2000
Governor Healy
Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells

Movie | 1999
Kris (voice)
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

Movie | 1998
TV Repairman
Cats Don't Dance

Cats Don't Dance

Movie | 1997
T.W. Turtle (voice)
Big Bully

Big Bully

Movie | 1996
Principal Kokelar
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

Movie | 1991
Titus (voice)
The Little Troll Prince

The Little Troll Prince

Movie | 1987
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Movie | 1987
Gee Willikers (voice)
Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry

Movie | 1986
Barney Fife
Cannonball Run II

Cannonball Run II

Movie | 1984
CHP #2
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Movie | 1982
Self (archive footage)
The Private Eyes

The Private Eyes

Movie | 1980
Inspector Winship
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Movie | 1979
Theodore
The Prize Fighter

The Prize Fighter

Movie | 1979
Shake
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Movie | 1979
Self
Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Movie | 1978
Denver Kid
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

Movie | 1977
Wheely Applegate
Mule Feathers

Mule Feathers

Movie | 1977
Narrator / The Mule (voice)
No Deposit, No Return

No Deposit, No Return

Movie | 1976
Bert Delaney
Gus

Gus

Movie | 1976
Coach Venner
Joys

Joys

Movie | 1976
Self
The Apple Dumpling Gang

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Movie | 1975
Theodore Ogelvie
I Love a Mystery

I Love a Mystery

Movie | 1973
Alexander Archer
The Man Who Came to Dinner

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Movie | 1972
Dr. Bradley
How to Frame a Figg

How to Frame a Figg

Movie | 1971
Hollis Alexander Figg
The Love God?

The Love God?

Movie | 1969
Abner Audubon Peacock IV
The Shakiest Gun in the West

The Shakiest Gun in the West

Movie | 1968
Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Movie | 1968
Self
The Reluctant Astronaut

The Reluctant Astronaut

Movie | 1967
Roy Fleming
The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

Movie | 1966
Luther Heggs
The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Movie | 1964
Henry Limpet
Move Over, Darling

Move Over, Darling

Movie | 1963
Shoe Clerk
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Movie | 1963
Nervous Motorist
The Last Time I Saw Archie

The Last Time I Saw Archie

Movie | 1961
Capt. Harry Little
Wake Me When It's Over

Wake Me When It's Over

Movie | 1960
Sgt. Percy Warren
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

Movie | 1958
Cpl. John C. Brown
That '70s Show

That '70s Show

TV | 2005
Landlord
One Episode
Las Vegas

Las Vegas

TV | 2005
Don Knotts
One Episode
Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken

TV | 2005
Don Knotts (voice)
One Episode
Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo

TV | 2004
Don Knotts (voice)
2 Episodes
8 Simple Rules

8 Simple Rules

TV | 2003
Ralph Furley
One Episode
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV | 1998
2 Episodes
101 Dalmatians: The Series

101 Dalmatians: The Series

TV | 1997
One Episode
Burke's Law

Burke's Law

TV | 1994
Dr. Adkins
One Episode
Step by Step

Step by Step

TV | 1993
Deputy Feif
One Episode
Matlock

Matlock

TV | 1992
One Episode
Fish Police

Fish Police

TV | 1992
Mr. Lichen
6 Episodes
Newhart

Newhart

TV | 1990
One Episode
Matlock

Matlock

TV | 1988
Les Calhoun
4 Episodes
She's the Sheriff

She's the Sheriff

TV | 1988
Moe
One Episode
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1987
Don Knotts
One Episode
What a Country!

What a Country!

TV | 1986
F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
24 Episodes
Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget

TV | 1985
One Episode
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

TV | 1984
Self
One Episode
The Tim Conway Show

The Tim Conway Show

TV | 1980
Self
One Episode
Three's Company

Three's Company

TV | 1979
Ralph Furley
117 Episodes
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1979
Herb Groebecker
One Episode
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

TV | 1978
Self - Special Guest Star
One Episode
The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

TV | 1978
One Episode
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

TV | 1978
Stanley Scheckter
One Episode
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

TV | 1977
Self
2 Episodes
The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

TV | 1976
4 Episodes
Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie

TV | 1976
Self
2 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1976
Self
One Episode
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

TV | 1976
One Episode
Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tony Orlando and Dawn

TV | 1975
Self
One Episode
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1975
Self
5 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

TV | 1974
One Episode
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

TV | 1973
Ben Fletcher
One Episode
Keep US Beautiful

Keep US Beautiful

TV | 1973
One Episode
The New Scooby-Doo Movies

The New Scooby-Doo Movies

TV | 1972
Don Knotts (voice)
2 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1972
Dr. Bradley
One Episode
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1972
Self - Guest
One Episode
The New Andy Griffith Show

The New Andy Griffith Show

TV | 1971
Barney Fife
9 Episodes
The Bill Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show

TV | 1970
Leo Swann
One Episode
The Don Knotts Show

The Don Knotts Show

TV | 1970
Self - Host
25 Episodes
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1970
Self (uncredited)
One Episode
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

TV | 1969
One Episode
The Leslie Uggams Show

The Leslie Uggams Show

TV | 1969
One Episode
Mayberry R.F.D.

Mayberry R.F.D.

TV | 1968
Barney Fife
One Episode
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV | 1967
Curly Kid
One Episode
The Oscars

The Oscars

TV | 1966
Self
One Episode
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

TV | 1965
One Episode
The Danny Kaye Show

The Danny Kaye Show

TV | 1963
Self
2 Episodes
The Joey Bishop Show

The Joey Bishop Show

TV | 1962
Barney Fife
34 Episodes
The New Steve Allen Show

The New Steve Allen Show

TV | 1961
14 Episodes
The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

TV | 1960
Barney Fife
164 Episodes
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

TV | 1960
One Episode
The Lux Show

The Lux Show

TV | 1958
Self
2 Episodes
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

TV | 1957
Self
9 Episodes