Portrait of Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jul 21 1924
Birthplace: Morgantown, West Virgina, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 24 2006
Don Knotts is 81 years old
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Poster of Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Apr 09 2011
Poster of Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
as 'Himself (Archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 17 2007
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees
Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees
as 'Wormie (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 22 2007
Poster of Air Buddies
Air Buddies
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Air Buddies
as 'Sniffer (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure
Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Hermie & Friends: Hermie and Wormie's Nutty Adventure
as 'Wormie'.
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp
Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp
Don Knotts would have been no older than
81 in Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp
as 'Wormie (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of Chicken Little
Chicken Little
Don Knotts was
81 in Chicken Little
as 'Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 04 2005
Poster of Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas
Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas
Don Knotts was
81 in Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas
as 'Wormie'.
Sat, Oct 01 2005
Poster of The Adventures of Errol Flynn
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Don Knotts was
80 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 05 2005
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee
Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee
Don Knotts was
80 in Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee
as 'Wormie'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider
Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider
Don Knotts was
80 in Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider
as 'Wormie'.
Wed, Sep 15 2004
Poster of Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly
Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly
Don Knotts was
79 in Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly
as 'Wormie (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of Hermie a Common Caterpillar
Hermie a Common Caterpillar
Don Knotts was
78 in Hermie a Common Caterpillar
as 'Wormie'.
Sat, Jan 04 2003
Poster of 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
Don Knotts was
77 in The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 23 2002
Poster of Quints
Quints
Don Knotts was
76 in Quints
as 'Governor Healy'.
Fri, Aug 18 2000
Poster of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
Don Knotts was
75 in Tom Sawyer
as 'Mutt Potter (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Don Knotts was
74 in Jingle Bells
as 'Kris (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Don Knotts was
74 in Pleasantville
as 'TV Repairman'.
Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of Cats Don't Dance
Cats Don't Dance
Don Knotts was
72 in Cats Don't Dance
as 'T.W. Turtle (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 26 1997
Poster of Big Bully
Big Bully
Don Knotts was
71 in Big Bully
as 'Principal Kokelar'.
Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Don Knotts was
67 in Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
as 'Titus (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Poster of The Little Troll Prince
The Little Troll Prince
Don Knotts was
63 in The Little Troll Prince
Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Don Knotts was
63 in Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
as 'Gee Willikers (voice)'.
Thu, Aug 06 1987
Poster of Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry
Don Knotts was
61 in Return to Mayberry
as 'Barney Fife'.
Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II
Don Knotts was
59 in Cannonball Run II
as 'CHP #2'.
Fri, Jun 29 1984
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Don Knotts was
57 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Private Eyes
The Private Eyes
Don Knotts was
55 in The Private Eyes
as 'Inspector Winship'.
Thu, Apr 17 1980
Poster of The Prize Fighter
The Prize Fighter
Don Knotts was
55 in The Prize Fighter
as 'Shake'.
Fri, Nov 02 1979
Poster of The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Don Knotts was
54 in The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as 'Theodore'.
Wed, Jun 27 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Don Knotts was
54 in The Muppets Go Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Don Knotts was
53 in Hot Lead & Cold Feet
as 'Denver Kid'.
Wed, Jul 05 1978
Poster of Mule Feathers
Mule Feathers
Don Knotts was
53 in Mule Feathers
as 'Narrator / The Mule (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 05 1977
Poster of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Don Knotts was
52 in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
as 'Wheely Applegate'.
Fri, Jun 24 1977
Poster of Gus
Gus
Don Knotts was
51 in Gus
as 'Coach Venner'.
Wed, Jul 07 1976
Poster of Joys
Joys
Don Knotts was
51 in Joys
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of No Deposit, No Return
No Deposit, No Return
Don Knotts was
51 in No Deposit, No Return
as 'Bert Delaney'.
Thu, Feb 05 1976
Poster of The Apple Dumpling Gang
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Don Knotts was
50 in The Apple Dumpling Gang
as 'Theodore Ogelvie'.
Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of I Love a Mystery
I Love a Mystery
Don Knotts was
48 in I Love a Mystery
as 'Alexander Archer'.
Tue, Feb 27 1973
Poster of The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Don Knotts was
48 in The Man Who Came to Dinner
as 'Dr. Bradley'.
Wed, Nov 29 1972
Poster of How to Frame a Figg
How to Frame a Figg
Don Knotts was
46 in How to Frame a Figg
as 'Hollis Alexander Figg'.
Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of The Love God?
The Love God?
Don Knotts was
45 in The Love God?
as 'Abner Audubon Peacock IV'.
Fri, Aug 01 1969
Poster of The Shakiest Gun in the West
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Don Knotts was
43 in The Shakiest Gun in the West
as 'Dr. Jesse W. Heywood'.
Wed, Jul 10 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Don Knotts was
43 in Rowan & Martin at the Movies
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Reluctant Astronaut
The Reluctant Astronaut
Don Knotts was
43 in The Reluctant Astronaut
as 'Roy Fleming'.
Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
Don Knotts was
41 in The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
as 'Luther Heggs'.
Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of The Incredible Mr. Limpet
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Don Knotts was
39 in The Incredible Mr. Limpet
as 'Henry Limpet'.
Sat, Mar 28 1964
Poster of Move Over, Darling
Move Over, Darling
Don Knotts was
39 in Move Over, Darling
as 'Shoe Clerk'.
Thu, Dec 19 1963
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Don Knotts was
39 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as 'Nervous Motorist, Curly Kid'.
Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of The Last Time I Saw Archie
The Last Time I Saw Archie
Don Knotts was
36 in The Last Time I Saw Archie
as 'Capt. Harry Little'.
Sat, May 27 1961
Poster of Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over
Don Knotts was
35 in Wake Me When It's Over
as 'Sgt. Percy Warren'.
Fri, Jun 10 1960
Poster of No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants
Don Knotts was
33 in No Time for Sergeants
as 'Cpl. John C. Brown'.
Sat, Jul 05 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Don Knotts was
79+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
Don Knotts was
78+ in 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
as 'Ralph Furley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Don Knotts was
74+ in That '70s Show
as 'Landlord'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of 101 Dalmatians: The Series
101 Dalmatians: The Series
Don Knotts was
73+ in 101 Dalmatians: The Series
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Don Knotts was
72+ in Johnny Bravo
as 'Don Knotts (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Don Knotts was
72+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Don Knotts was
69+ in Burke's Law
as 'Dr. Adkins'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Fish Police
Fish Police
Don Knotts was
67+ in Fish Police
as 'Mr. Lichen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of She's the Sheriff
She's the Sheriff
Don Knotts was
63+ in She's the Sheriff
as 'Moe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1987
Poster of What a Country!
What a Country!
Don Knotts was
62+ in What a Country!
as 'F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Don Knotts was
61+ in Matlock
as ', Les Calhoun'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Don Knotts was
59+ in Inspector Gadget
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Don Knotts was
58+ in Newhart
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of The Tim Conway Show
The Tim Conway Show
Don Knotts was
55+ in The Tim Conway Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 22 1980
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Don Knotts was
53+ in The Love Boat
as 'Don Knotts, Herb Groebecker'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
Don Knotts was
53+ in The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Don Knotts was
52+ in Three's Company
as 'Ralph Furley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The Captain and Tennille
The Captain and Tennille
Don Knotts was
52+ in The Captain and Tennille
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Don Knotts was
52+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of The Sonny & Cher Show
The Sonny & Cher Show
Don Knotts was
51+ in The Sonny & Cher Show
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Don Knotts was
51+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Don Knotts was
50+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Don Knotts was
49+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Keep US Beautiful
Keep US Beautiful
Don Knotts was
48+ in Keep US Beautiful
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1973
Poster of Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Don Knotts was
48+ in Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of The New Scooby-Doo Movies
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
Don Knotts was
48+ in The New Scooby-Doo Movies
as 'Don Knotts (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of The New Andy Griffith Show
The New Andy Griffith Show
Don Knotts was
46+ in The New Andy Griffith Show
as 'Barney Fife'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of The Don Knotts Show
The Don Knotts Show
Don Knotts was
46+ in The Don Knotts Show
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of The Leslie Uggams Show
The Leslie Uggams Show
Don Knotts was
45+ in The Leslie Uggams Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1969
Poster of The Bill Cosby Show
The Bill Cosby Show
Don Knotts was
45+ in The Bill Cosby Show
as 'Leo Swann'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Don Knotts was
44+ in Here's Lucy
as 'Ben Fletcher'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Don Knotts was
44+ in Mayberry R.F.D.
as 'Barney Fife'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Don Knotts was
43+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants
Don Knotts was
40+ in No Time for Sergeants
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Don Knotts was
39+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Don Knotts was
38+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Don Knotts was
37+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The New Steve Allen Show
The New Steve Allen Show
Don Knotts was
37+ in The New Steve Allen Show
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Joey Bishop Show
The Joey Bishop Show
Don Knotts was
37+ in The Joey Bishop Show
as 'Barney Fife'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Don Knotts was
36+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Barney Fife'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Don Knotts was
35+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Don Knotts was
34+ in Kraft Music Hall
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Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Don Knotts was
33+ in The Lux Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Don Knotts was
31+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Don Knotts was
28+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Don Knotts was
27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Dr. Bradley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Don Knotts was
25+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self, Self (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950