History Creator / DonKnotts

* HollywoodToneDeaf: A frequent part of Don's comedy acts and as his signature role of Barney Fife. Averted in real life, as he was a talented singer with a fine baritone voice.

Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley, as well as reuniting with his old co-star Creator/AndyGriffith in several episodes of ''Series/{{Matlock}}'' and having a memorable supporting role in ''Film/{{Pleasantville}}''.

!!Tropes associated with Don Knotts' work:

!!Tropes Associated with Don Knotts:

* LoveableCoward: His frequent screen persona.

* GhostStory: The film ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken,'' in which he plays the emponymous Mr. Chicken. It's about a cowardly reporter investigating the local HauntedHouse.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Knotts served in the U.S. Army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. He began his acting career on the soap opera ''Series/SearchForTomorrow'' in 1953, though he first rose to fame as a recurring cast member on ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow''. A long and fruitful association with Creator/AndyGriffith started when the two were cast in the Broadway play and film versions of ''Theatre/NoTimeForSergeants''. After leaving ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'', he starred in several comic films aimed at kids such as ''Film/TheIncredibleMrLimpet'', ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

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Born and raised in West Virginia, Knotts served in the U.S. Army during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. He began his acting career on the soap opera ''Series/SearchForTomorrow'' in 1953, though he first rose to fame as a recurring cast member on ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow''. A long and fruitful association with Creator/AndyGriffith started when the two were cast in the Broadway play and film versions of ''Theatre/NoTimeForSergeants''. After leaving ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'', he starred in several comic films aimed at kids such as ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley, as well as reuniting with his old co-star Creator/AndyGriffith in several episodes of ''Series/{{Matlock}}''.

His acting career began on the soap opera ''Series/SearchForTomorrow'' in 1953, though he first rose to fame as a recurring cast member on ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow''. A long and fruitful association with Creator/AndyGriffith started when the two were cast in the Broadway play and film versions of ''Theatre/NoTimeForSergeants''. After leaving ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'', he starred in several comic films aimed at kids such as ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife, a portrayal for which he won the UsefulNotes/EmmyAward for Best Supporting Actor five times.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife, winning an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor five times playing this character.

His acting career began on the soap opera ''Series/SearchForTomorrow'' in 1953, though he first rose to fame as a recurring cast member on ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow''. A long and fruitful association with Creator/AndyGriffith started when the two were cast in the Broadway play and film versions of ''Theatre/NoTimeForSergeants'' . After leaving ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'', he starred in several comic films aimed at kids such as ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

His acting career began on the soap opera ''Series/SearchForTomorrow'' in 1953, though he first rose to fame as a recurring cast member on ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow''. A long and fruitful association with Creator/AndyGriffith started when the two were cast in the movie ''Film/NoTimeForSergeants''. After leaving ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'', he starred in several comic films aimed at kids such as ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley. He also did a several movies in a comedy duo with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''.

* GhostStory: The film ''The Gjost and Mr. Chicken,'' in which he plays the emponymous Mr. Chicken. It's about a cowardly reporter investigating the local HauntedHouse.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley. He also did a several movies in a comedy duo with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies, the best known being ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang''.

* PutOnABus: Don Knotts left ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' and the character of Barney Fife accepted a new job in Charlotte. He did come back for a few guest appearances, and also for the 1986 [[ReunionShow reunion TV movie]] ''Return to Mayberry''.

* BowTiesAreCool: Barney Fife sported a bow tie as part of his formal wear.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley. He also did a several movies in a comedy duo with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies, the best known being ''TheAppleDumplingGang''.

Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 -- February 24, 2006) was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley. He also did a several movies in a comedy duo with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies. The best known being ''TheAppleDumplingGang''

Tropes Associated with Don Knotts:

* TheBusCameBack: Barney came back for some guest appearances. See Below.

* DirtyOldMan: Not Don Knotts himself, but how he portrayed Mr. Furley

* PutOnABus: Don Knotts left ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' and the character of Barney Fife accepted a new job in Charlotte. He did come back for a few guests appearances, and also for the 1986 [[ReunionShow reunion TV movie]] ''Return to Mayberry''.

* PutOnABus: Don Knotts left ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' and the character of Barney Fife accepted a new job in Charlotte. He did come back for a few guests appearances.

Don Knotts was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley. He also did a several movies in a comedy duo with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies. The best known being ''TheAppleDumplingGang''

Don Knotts was a highly respected comedic actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley.

Don Knotts was an actor, best known for his role on ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' as Barney Fife. Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' and on ''Series/ThreesCompany'' as the landlord Ralph Furley.