Don Knotts
Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor. He played Deputy Barney Fife in the 1950s sitcom television series The Andy Griffith Show. He left the show after its fifth season to act in movies. Two of his movies are The Incredible Mr. Limpet and The Apple Dumpling Gang. He died from lung cancer-related pneumonia.
Don Knotts | |
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 Don Knotts in 1975 | |
| Born | Jesse Donald Knotts July 21, 1924 |
| Died | February 24, 2006 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia caused by lung cancer |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1953 - 2006 |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series 1961 The Andy Griffith Show 1962 The Andy Griffith Show 1963 The Andy Griffith Show 1966 The Andy Griffith Show 1967 The Andy Griffith Show |
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As Barney Fife, Knotts gets the help of Sheriff Taylor when his gun gets stuck on his finger.
Don Knotts grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Brentwood, California. December 2011.
