Biography of don knotts

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Field	Information
Full Name	Jesse Donald Knotts
Date of Birth	21 July 1924
Place of Birth	Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.
Date of Death	24 February 2006
Place of Death	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	West Virginia University
Profession	Actor, Comedian
Years of Activity	1946-2006
Brief Information	Don Knotts was an American actor and comedian known for his portrayal of Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on the 1960s television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, for which he won five Emmy Awards. He also appeared in a series of popular family films, including The Incredible Mr. Limpet, and later had a recurring role as Mr. Furley on the sitcom Three's Company. Knotts was recognized for his distinctive nervous and high-strung comedic persona.