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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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Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

Don Knotts would have been no older than 81 in Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 2011

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 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 2007

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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 2007

Air Buddies

Don Knotts would have been no older than 81 in Air Buddies as 'Sniffer (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 2006

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2006

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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2006

Chicken Little

Don Knotts was 81 in Chicken Little as 'Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2005

Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas

Don Knotts was 81 in Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas as 'Wormie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2005

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

Don Knotts was 80 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2005

Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

Don Knotts was 80 in Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee as 'Wormie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 2005

Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider

Don Knotts was 80 in Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider as 'Wormie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2004

Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly

Don Knotts was 79 in Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly as 'Wormie (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 2004

Hermie a Common Caterpillar

Don Knotts was 78 in Hermie a Common Caterpillar as 'Wormie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 2003

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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 2002

Quints

Don Knotts was 76 in Quints as 'Governor Healy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2000

Tom Sawyer

Don Knotts was 75 in Tom Sawyer as 'Mutt Potter (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 2000

Jingle Bells

Don Knotts was 74 in Jingle Bells as 'Kris (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Pleasantville

Don Knotts was 74 in Pleasantville as 'TV Repairman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1998

Cats Don't Dance

Don Knotts was 72 in Cats Don't Dance as 'T.W. Turtle (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1997

Big Bully

Don Knotts was 71 in Big Bully as 'Principal Kokelar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1996

Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

Don Knotts was 67 in Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas as 'Titus (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1991

The Little Troll Prince

Don Knotts was 63 in The Little Troll Prince

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1987

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Don Knotts was 63 in Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night as 'Gee Willikers (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1987

Return to Mayberry

Don Knotts was 61 in Return to Mayberry as 'Barney Fife'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1986

Cannonball Run II

Don Knotts was 59 in Cannonball Run II as 'CHP #2'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1984

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Don Knotts was 57 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

The Private Eyes

Don Knotts was 55 in The Private Eyes as 'Inspector Winship'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1980

The Prize Fighter

Don Knotts was 55 in The Prize Fighter as 'Shake'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1979

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Don Knotts was 54 in The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again as 'Theodore'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Don Knotts was 54 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Don Knotts was 53 in Hot Lead & Cold Feet as 'Denver Kid'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1978

Mule Feathers

Don Knotts was 53 in Mule Feathers as 'Narrator / The Mule (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 1977

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

Don Knotts was 52 in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo as 'Wheely Applegate'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1977

Gus

Don Knotts was 51 in Gus as 'Coach Venner'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1976

Joys

Don Knotts was 51 in Joys as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976

No Deposit, No Return

Don Knotts was 51 in No Deposit, No Return as 'Bert Delaney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1976

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Don Knotts was 50 in The Apple Dumpling Gang as 'Theodore Ogelvie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1975

I Love a Mystery

Don Knotts was 48 in I Love a Mystery as 'Alexander Archer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1973

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Don Knotts was 48 in The Man Who Came to Dinner as 'Dr. Bradley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1972

How to Frame a Figg

Don Knotts was 46 in How to Frame a Figg as 'Hollis Alexander Figg'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1971

The Love God?

Don Knotts was 45 in The Love God? as 'Abner Audubon Peacock IV'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1969

The Shakiest Gun in the West

Don Knotts was 43 in The Shakiest Gun in the West as 'Dr. Jesse W. Heywood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1968

Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Don Knotts was 43 in Rowan & Martin at the Movies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

The Reluctant Astronaut

Don Knotts was 43 in The Reluctant Astronaut as 'Roy Fleming'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1967

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

Don Knotts was 41 in The Ghost & Mr. Chicken as 'Luther Heggs'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1966

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Don Knotts was 39 in The Incredible Mr. Limpet as 'Henry Limpet'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1964

Move Over, Darling

Don Knotts was 39 in Move Over, Darling as 'Shoe Clerk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1963

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963

The Last Time I Saw Archie

Don Knotts was 36 in The Last Time I Saw Archie as 'Capt. Harry Little'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1961

Wake Me When It's Over

Don Knotts was 35 in Wake Me When It's Over as 'Sgt. Percy Warren'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1960

No Time for Sergeants

Don Knotts was 33 in No Time for Sergeants as 'Cpl. John C. Brown'.

Movie Released: 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

Robot Chicken

Don Knotts was 80+ in Robot Chicken as 'Don Knotts (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 2005

Las Vegas

Don Knotts was 79+ in Las Vegas

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

8 Simple Rules

Don Knotts was 78+ in 8 Simple Rules as 'Ralph Furley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002

That '70s Show

Don Knotts was 74+ in That '70s Show as 'Landlord'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998

101 Dalmatians: The Series

Don Knotts was 73+ in 101 Dalmatians: The Series

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997

Johnny Bravo

Don Knotts was 72+ in Johnny Bravo as 'Don Knotts (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Don Knotts was 72+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

Burke's Law

Don Knotts was 69+ in Burke's Law as 'Dr. Adkins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994

Fish Police

Don Knotts was 67+ in Fish Police as 'Mr. Lichen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992

She's the Sheriff

Don Knotts was 63+ in She's the Sheriff as 'Moe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1987

What a Country!

Don Knotts was 62+ in What a Country! as 'F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986

Matlock

Don Knotts was 61+ in Matlock as ', Les Calhoun'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Inspector Gadget

Don Knotts was 59+ in Inspector Gadget

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983

Newhart

Don Knotts was 58+ in Newhart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

The Tim Conway Show

Don Knotts was 55+ in The Tim Conway Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 22 1980

Fantasy Island

Don Knotts was 53+ in Fantasy Island as 'Stanley Scheckter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978

The Love Boat

Don Knotts was 53+ in The Love Boat as 'Don Knotts, Herb Groebecker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

Don Knotts was 53+ in The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

Three's Company

Don Knotts was 52+ in Three's Company as 'Ralph Furley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977

The Captain and Tennille

Don Knotts was 52+ in The Captain and Tennille as 'Self, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976

The Muppet Show

Don Knotts was 52+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976

The Sonny and Cher Show

Don Knotts was 51+ in The Sonny and Cher Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976

Donny & Marie

Don Knotts was 51+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Don Knotts was 50+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Don Knotts was 49+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973

Keep US Beautiful

Don Knotts was 48+ in Keep US Beautiful

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1973

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

Don Knotts was 48+ in Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

The New Scooby-Doo Movies

Don Knotts was 48+ in The New Scooby-Doo Movies as 'Don Knotts (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972

The New Andy Griffith Show

Don Knotts was 46+ in The New Andy Griffith Show as 'Barney Fife'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971

The Don Knotts Show

Don Knotts was 46+ in The Don Knotts Show as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970

The Leslie Uggams Show

Don Knotts was 45+ in The Leslie Uggams Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1969

The Bill Cosby Show

Don Knotts was 45+ in The Bill Cosby Show as 'Leo Swann'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

Here's Lucy

Don Knotts was 44+ in Here's Lucy as 'Ben Fletcher'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968

Mayberry R.F.D.

Don Knotts was 44+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Barney Fife'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Don Knotts was 43+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

No Time for Sergeants

Don Knotts was 40+ in No Time for Sergeants

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964

The Danny Kaye Show

Don Knotts was 39+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Don Knotts was 38+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Don Knotts was 37+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The New Steve Allen Show

Don Knotts was 37+ in The New Steve Allen Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

The Joey Bishop Show

Don Knotts was 37+ in The Joey Bishop Show as 'Barney Fife'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1961

The Andy Griffith Show

Don Knotts was 36+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Barney Fife'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Don Knotts was 35+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959

Kraft Music Hall

Don Knotts was 34+ in Kraft Music Hall

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Lux Show

Don Knotts was 33+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957

The Steve Allen Show

Don Knotts was 31+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

The Oscars

Don Knotts was 28+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Don Knotts was 27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Dr. Bradley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

The Bob Hope Show

Don Knotts was 25+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self, Self (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950