1924 - 2006
Don Knotts American Actor
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Don Knotts dating history
Relationships
Don Knotts was previously married to Frances Yarborough (2002 - 2006), Lara Lee Szuchna (1974) and Kathryn Metz (1947 - 1964).
About
American Actor Don Knotts was born Jesse Donald Knotts on 21st July, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA and passed away on 24th Feb 2006 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 81. He is most remembered for The Andy Griffith Show, Threes Company. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Don Knotts was in 5 on-screen matchups, including B.J. Ward in Matlock (1986), Betty Lynn in Return to Mayberry (1986), Julie Newmar in The Love Boat (1977), Joyce Jameson in The Andy Griffith Show (1960) and Yvonne Craig in How to Frame a Figg (1971).
Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 3 |
50 years, 3 months
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26 years, 9 months
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13 years
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Total | 3 |
50 years, 3 months
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26 years, 9 months
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13 years
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Details
First Name |
Don
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Last Name |
Knotts
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Full Name at Birth |
Jesse Donald Knotts
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Birthday |
21st July, 1924
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Birthplace |
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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Died |
24th February, 2006
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Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
(pulmonary and respiratory complications)
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Buried |
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Height |
5' 6½" (169 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Actor, comedian
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Occupation |
Actor
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Claim to Fame |
The Andy Griffith Show, Threes Company
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Year(s) Active |
1953–2006
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Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian.
He was widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, a 1960s sitcom for which he earned five Emmy Awards.
He also played Ralph Furley on the highly rated sitcom Three's Company from 1979 to 1984. He starred in multiple comedic films, including the leading role in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) and The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964). In 1979, TV Guide ranked him #27 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.