Don Knotts
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Don Knotts was an American actor and stand-up comedian who lived from 1924 to 2006 and became widely recognized for his performances in entertainment. He is remembered as a significant figure in American comedy and television history during the 20th century.
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The name "Don Knotts" refers to two artists. The best known is Don Knotts, the 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, as well as the Steve Allen show and countless other television roles. He also appeared in dozens of motion pictures, and recorded several comedy albums. "Don Knotts" also refers to a p
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Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, for which he earned five Emmy Awards. He also played Ralph Furley on the sitcom Three's Company from 1979 to 1984. He starred in multiple comedic films, including leading roles in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966). In 2004, TV Guide ranked him number 27 on its "50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time" list.
Knotts was born in West Virginia, the youngest of four children. In the 1940s, before earning a college degree, he served in the United States Army and in World War II. While enlisted, he chose to become a ventriloquist and comedian as part of a G.I. variety show, Stars and Gripes.
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