Jesse Donald "Don" Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the 1960s television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (a role which earned him five Emmy Awards), and as landlord Ralph Furley on the television sitcom Three’s Company in the 1980s.
Knotts was born in the university town of Morgantown,...
Date of birth:
- Jul 21, 1924
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Date of death:
- Feb 24, 2006
Also known as:
- Jesse Donald Knotts