Don Knotts

Don Knotts (born Jesse Donald Knotts; July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American comedic actor best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show and Ralph Furley on Three's Company.

Knotts was married three times. His marriage to Kathryn Metz lasted from 1947 until their divorce in 1964, and he raised his daughter as a single parent.  He married Loralee Czuchna in 1974 and they divorced in 1983. His third marriage was to Frances Yarborough, from 2002 until his death in 2006. From his first marriage, Knotts had a son, Thomas Knotts, and a daughter, actress Karen Knotts (born April 2, 1954).

Knotts died at age 81, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from pulmonary and respiratory complications of pneumonia related to lung cancer.

Don Knotts is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Air Buddies (2006), Chicken Little (2005), Pleasantville (1998), Cats Don't Dance (1997), Inspector Gadget (1983), Three's Company (1977), Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968), The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966).

The recorded credits span 1956 to 2006, including 7 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.