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Don Knotts was born on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States and was credited as a television actor, film actor and voice actor. Don Knotts died on February 24, 2006, aged 81. Education on record includes Morgantown High School and West Virginia University. Awards on record include Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Credited works include The Andy Griffith Show.
My Take
Don Knotts is, to my mind, simply one of the greatest comedic talents American television ever produced. As the jittery, self-important Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, he won five Emmys and created a character that still makes me laugh on sight. The genius was physical: that nervous frame and panicked face could carry an entire scene without a single great line. Born in small-town West Virginia, he turned awkwardness into an art form and later charmed a new generation on Three's Company. His star on the Walk of Fame feels almost understated. I treasure this old-school style of comedy, and his timing remains flawless decades on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Don Knotts
- Name (Japanese)
- ドン・ノッツ
- Reading
- どん・のっつ
- Born
- July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006
- Origin
- Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / screenwriter / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Morgantown High School
- University
- West Virginia University
Awards & achievements
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- 1961 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1962 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1963 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1966 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1967 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Andy Griffith Show |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%20Knotts
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8E%E3%83%83%E3%83%84
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555236
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Don Knotts born?
Born July 21, 1924.
When did Don Knotts die?
Died February 24, 2006, aged 81.
Where was Don Knotts from?
Don Knotts was from Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
What did Don Knotts do?
Don Knotts worked as television actor, film actor, voice actor, screenwriter, actor.
What was Don Knotts known for?
Notable works include The Andy Griffith Show.
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