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Don Knotts (1924–2006)


Don Knotts, the legendary television character actor, was born Jesse Donald Knotts on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, to William Jesse Knotts and the former Elsie L. Moore. He was the youngest of four sons in a family that had been in America since the 17th century. His first stint as an entertainer was as a ventriloquist... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2006 Air Buddies (video)
Sniffer (voice)
 
2006 Hermie & Friends: To Share or Nut to Share (video short)
Wormie (voice)
 
2005 That '70s Show (TV series)
The Landlord
 
2005 Fatherhood (TV series)
Mr. Mauzer
The Second Family (2005) … Mr. Mauzer (voice)
 
2004 Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly (video short)
Wormie (voice)
 
2004 Hermie & Friends (TV movie)
Wormie
 
2003 Odd Job Jack (TV series)
Dirk Douglas
American Wiener … Dirk Douglas
 
2002 Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights (Video Game)
Groundskeeper (voice)
 
2002 The Griffin and the Minor Canon (TV movie)
Messenger 1
 
2000 Quints (TV movie)
Gov. Healy
 
2000 Tom Sawyer (video)
Mutt Potter (voice)
 
1999 Jingle Bells (TV movie)
Kris (voice)
 
1997 101 Dalmatians: The Series (TV series)
Additional Voices
Mall Pups (1997) … Additional Voices (voice)
Shake, Rattle and Woof/Cadpig Behind Bars (1997) … Additional Voices (voice)
 
1997 Cats Don't Dance
T.W. Turtle (voice)
 
1996 Big Bully
Principal Kokelar
 
1994 Burke's Law (TV series)
 
1993 Step by Step (TV series)
Deputy Feif
Christmas Story (1993) … Deputy Feif
 
1988-1992 Matlock (TV series)
Les Calhoun / Les 'Ace' Calhoun
The Accident (1991) … Les Calhoun
The Fighter (1990) … Les Calhoun
 
1992 Fish Police (TV series)
Mr. Lichen
The Two Gils (1992) … Mr. Lichen (voice)
 
1991 Nashville Now (TV series)
Barney Fife / Himself
Mayberry Reunion (1991) … Barney Fife / Himself
 
1991 Timmy's Gift: Precious Moments Christmas (TV movie)
Titus (voice)
 
1990 Newhart (TV series)
Iron
Seein' Double (1990) … Iron (uncredited)
 
1988 She's the Sheriff (TV series)
Moe
Hair (1988) … Moe
 
1987 The Little Troll Prince (TV movie)
Professor Nidaros (voice)
 
1987 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Gee Willikers (voice)
 
1987 What a Country (TV series)
F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
What a Tangled Web We Weave (1987) … F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
Moonlighting (1987) … F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
Nikolai Speaks (1987) … F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
Taylor Loses His Cool (1987) … F. Jerry 'Bud' McPherson
 
1986 Return to Mayberry (TV movie)
Barney Fife
 
1985 Inspector Gadget (TV series)
Male M.A.D Agent
 
1979-1984 Three's Company (TV series)
Ralph Furley
Cupid Works Overtime (1984) … Ralph Furley (credit only)
The Heiress (1984) … Ralph Furley
Forget Me Not (1984) … Ralph Furley
 
1984 Cannonball Run II
CHP Officer
 
1980 The Private Eyes
Inspector Winship
 
1979 The Prize Fighter
Shake
 
1979 The Love Boat (TV series)
Herb Grobecker
Crew Confessions/Haven't I Seen You?/Reunion (1979) … Herb Grobecker
 
1978-1979 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Felix Birdsong / Stanley Scheckter
Pentagram/Casting Director/A Little Ball (1979) … Felix Birdsong
Trouble, My Lovely/The Common Man (1978) … Stanley Scheckter
 
1978 Hot Lead and Cold Feet
Denver Kid
 
1977 Mule Feathers
Narrator/The Mule (voice)
 
1976 Gus
Coach Venner
 
1976 No Deposit, No Return
Bert
 
1975 Laugh Back (TV series)
Various
 
1975 Harry and Maggie (TV short)
Harry Kellogg
 
1974 Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (TV series)
Charlie 'Bumbles' Johnson
Don Knotts, the Beekeeper (1974) … Charlie 'Bumbles' Johnson (voice)
 
1973 I Love a Mystery (TV movie)
Alexander Archer
 
1973 Here's Lucy (TV series)
Ben Fletcher
Lucy Goes on Her Last Blind Date (1973) … Ben Fletcher
 
1971 How to Frame a Figg
Hollis Alexander Figg
 
1971 The New Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Barney Fife
 
1970 The Bill Cosby Show (TV series)
Leo Swann
Swann's Way (1970) … Leo Swann
 
1969 The Love God?
Abner Audubon Peacock IV
 
1968 Mayberry R.F.D. (TV series)
Barney Fife
 
1968 The Shakiest Gun in the West
Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
 
1960-1968 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Deputy Barney Fife / Barney Fife / Barney as Santa Claus / …
 
1966 McHale's Navy (TV series)
Lieutenant Pratt
Little Red Riding Doctor (1966) … Lieutenant Pratt
 
1966 The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Luther Heggs
 
1961-1965 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
'Steady Fingers' Ferguson / Commodore of Lagoons / Herbie / …
Episode #14.18 (1965) … Commodore of Lagoons
How Are Things in Glocca Moron? (1964) … 'Steady Fingers' Ferguson
Jerk and the Beanstalk (1963) … Horaces Horatio
Deadeye and the Gunslinger (1961) … Mr. Pallid
San Fernando and Herbie (1961) … Herbie
 
1964 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Barney Fife
 
1961 The New Steve Allen Show (TV series)
Regular
 
1961 The Last Time I Saw Archie
Capt. Harry Little
 
1960 The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV series)
Simon Metzger
Rock-A-Bye Dobie (1960) … Simon Metzger
 
1957-1960 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Nervous Chap / Chicken Plucking Expert / Mr. Morrsion / …
Episode #5.27 (1960) … Nervous Chap
Episode #5.26 (1960) … Nervous Chap
Episode #5.25 (1960) … Nervous Chap
Episode #5.24 (1960) … Nervous Chap
(1960) (1960) … Nervous Chap
 
1960 Wake Me When It's Over
Sgt. Percy Warren
 
1958 The Bob Cummings Show (TV series)
Flash Gruskin
Bob and Schultzy at Sea (1958) … Flash Gruskin
 
1953-1955 Search for Tomorrow (TV series)
Wilbur Peterson
 
1953 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series)
Pierce 3098 (1953)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
1977 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
Episode #2.17 (1977) (performer: "The Channel 86 Cutesy News Theme")
 
1969 The Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Jimmy Durante and Don Knotts Do Their Thing... Also! (1969) (performer: "Dear World")
 
1960-1962 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Barney and the Choir (1962) (performer: "Melody In F Welcome Sweet Springtime" - uncredited, "Juanita" Traditional / 1855 - uncredited)
Christmas Story (1960) (performer: "Jingle Bells" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2011 Colin & Brad: Two Man Group (TV movie) (Brad thanks)
 
2006 Air Buddies (video) (in loving memory of)
 
2005 The Adventures of Errol Flynn (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
2001 Ghost World (thanks)
 
1994 Serial Mom (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (89 titles)
2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - In Memoriam Tribute
 
2006 Hatching 'Chicken Little' (video documentary short)
 
2005 Robot Chicken (TV series)
Himself
Operation Rich in Spirit (2005) … Himself (voice)
 
2005 Las Vegas (TV series)
Himself
Hit Me! (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Paul Young (segment "Desperate Classic Housewives")
 
1997-2004 Johnny Bravo (TV series)
Himself / Himself - during unmasking
Johnny Makeover/Back on Shaq (2004) … Himself (voice)
Johnny Goes to Hollywood (2004) … Himself
The Sensitive Male/Bravo Dooby Doo (1997) … Himself - during unmasking
 
2004 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
Top 10 TV Dads (2004) … Himself
 
2004 All Access Pass: The TV Land Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Remembering John Ritter (video short)
Himself
 
2003 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry (TV special documentary)
Himself / Barney Fife
 
2003 TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2003 8 Simple Rules (TV series)
Himself
Come and Knock on Our Door (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Inside TV Land: Cops on Camera (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999-2002 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
John Ritter: In Good Company (2002) … Himself
Don Knotts: Nervous Laughter (2000) … Himself
Ron Howard: Hollywood's Favorite Son (1999) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2002 E! Entertainment Special: Who Let the Dog Out? (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 Inside TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 November 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1998 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
Three's Company (1998) … Himself
 
1996 Today (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 March 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1995 Comic Relief VII (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Vicki! (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 July 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1993 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 September 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 Andy Griffith Show Reunion (TV special)
Himself
 
1987 The Love Boat (TV series)
Himself
Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Comic Relief '87 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 All-Star Tribute to General Jimmy Doolittle (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 George Burns Comedy Week (TV series)
Himself
Disaster at Buzz Creek (1985) … Himself
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Bes Lead Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1982 The 34th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress/Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
 
1981 Something Spectacular with Steve Allen (TV movie)
Himself
 
1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1979 Bonkers! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.20 (1979) … Himself
 
1978 Cinderella at the Palace (TV special)
Himself
 
1978 The Captain and Tennille in Hawaii (TV special)
Himself
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.32 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 The Muppet Show (TV series)
Himself
Don Knotts (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Final Warning (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976-1977 The Captain and Tennille (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.20 (1977) … Himself
Episode #1.17 (1977) … Himself
Episode #1.12 (1976) … Himself
 
1974-1977 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
Episode dated 21 February 1977 (1977) … Guest Appearance
Episode dated 12 July 1976 (1976) … Guest Appearance
Episode dated 16 December 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
Episode dated 15 April 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
 
1976-1977 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
Episode #2.17 (1977) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #2.14 (1977) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #2.12 (1976) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #2.1 (1976) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #1.5 (1976) … Himself/Various Characters
 
1975-1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.24 (1976) … Himself
Episode #1.86 (1975) … Himself
 
1976 Joys (TV special)
Himself
 
1973 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 December 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 Dinah Shore: In Search of the Ideal Man (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973 Dinah's Place (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 16 November 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 Keep U.S. Beautiful (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972-1973 Flip (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.22 (1973) … Himself
Episode #3.1 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 The New Scooby-Doo Movies (TV series)
Himself
The Spooky Fog (1972) … Himself (voice)
Guess Who's Knott Coming to Dinner? (1972) … Himself (voice)
 
1972 The New Bill Cosby Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 October 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 The Mouse Factory (TV series)
Himself
Physical Fitness (1972) … Himself
 
1972 Stand Up and Cheer (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.21 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.8 (1971) … Himself
Episode #1.7 (1971) … Himself
Episode #1.6 (1971) … Himself
Episode #1.5 (1971) … Himself
Episode #1.4 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 The Bob Hope Show (TV series)
Himself
Bob Hope Looks at Women's Lib (1970) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1970 The Don Knotts Show (TV series)
Himself-Host
Episode #1.1 (1970) … Himself-Host
 
1970 The Ray Stevens Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 18 July 1970 (1970) … Himself - Guest
 
1970 The Engelbert Humperdinck Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.6 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 Don Knotts' Nice Clean, Decent, Wholesome Hour (TV movie)
Himself - Host/Performer
 
1964-1970 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Host / Comedian / Himself - Comedian / …
Episode #7.16 (1970) … Himself - Host
Episode #5.24 (1968) … Himself - Host/Singer/Comedian/Sketch Actor
Episode #1.5 (1964) … Himself - Comedian
 
1969 The Leslie Uggams Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.4 (1969) … Himself
Episode #1.2 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 October 1969 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 The Steve Allen Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 October 1969 (1969) … Himself
 
1968-1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.218 (1969) … Himself
Episode #2.161 (1968) … Himself
Episode #2.141 (1968) … Himself
 
1969 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself - Actor
Episode dated 29 June 1969 (1969) … Himself - Actor
 
1969 The 21st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1969 The Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host
Jimmy Durante and Don Knotts Do Their Thing... Also! (1969) … Himself - Co-Host
 
1968 The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.22 (1968) … Himself
 
1968 Rowan & Martin at the Movies (documentary short)
Himself
 
1967 The Don Knotts Special (TV special)
Himself - Host/Performer
 
1963-1967 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 January 1967 (1967) … Himself
Episode dated 10 December 1963 (1963) … Himself
 
1966 The 38th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Animated Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film
 
1966 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 April 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
1963-1964 The Danny Kaye Show (TV series)
Himself - Sketch Actor
Episode #2.9 (1964) … Himself - Sketch Actor
Episode #1.3 (1963) … Himself - Sketch Actor
 
1962-1964 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #6.33 (1964) … Himself
Episode #5.34 (1963) … Himself
Episode #4.34 (1962) … Himself
Episode #4.30 (1962) … Himself
 
1963 The Jerry Lewis Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.7 (1963) … Himself
 
1963 The 15th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1962 The 14th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1961 Here's Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 June 1961 (1961) … Himself
 
1960 About Faces (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 June 1960 (1960) … Himself
 
1958-1959 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #5.3 (1959) … Himself
Episode #4.28 (1959) … Himself
Episode #4.26 (1959) … Himself
Episode #3.23 (1958) … Himself
Episode #3.22 (1958) … Himself
 
1959 The 11th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1958 The Steve Lawrence-Eydie Gorme Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 24 August 1958 (1958) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (10 titles)
2009 TV's 50 Funniest Catch Phrases (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics (TV documentary)
Various Roles
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
2005 The Adventures of Errol Flynn (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1985 The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (video short)
Denver Kid
 
1976-1982 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 
1982 Three's Company (TV series)
 
1970 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
 

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Height:

5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Trivia:

Together with Tom Poston and Louis Nye, he did the recurring "Man on the Street" skits on The Steve Allen Plymouth Show television program. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer