Don Knotts
American actor and stand-up comedian (1924-2006)
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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Born | Jesse Donald Knotts July 21, 1924 |
Died | February 24, 2006 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 81)
Cause of death | Pneumonia caused by lung cancer |
Occupation(s) | 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 |