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| 2 | ->''"I don't think actors get good training today. I put my training to use in everything I do."'' |
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| 4 | Jesse Donald "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 MediaNotes/EmmyAward for Best Supporting Actor five times. |
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| 6 | 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/TheGhostAndMrChicken'', ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'', and ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'', later pairing with Creator/TimConway during TheSeventies in movies such as ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' and ''Film/ThePrivateEyes''. |
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| 8 | Later, he appeared in two episodes of ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' (with his likeness being used as a MythologyGag on many future ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' properties) 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}}''. |
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| 11 | !!TV Tropes filmography for Don Knotts: |
| 12 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 13 | |
| 14 | [[folder:Film roles]] |
| 15 | * ''Film/WakeMeWhenItsOver'' (1960) as Sgt. Percy Warren |
| 16 | * ''Film/ItsAMadMadMadMadWorld'' (1963) as Nervous Motorist |
| 17 | * ''Film/TheIncredibleMrLimpet'' (1964) as Henry Limpet |
| 18 | * ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken'' (1966) as Luther Heggs |
| 19 | * ''Film/TheReluctantAstronaut'' (1967) as Roy Fleming |
| 20 | * ''Film/TheShakiestGunInTheWest'' (1968) as Jesse W. Heywood |
| 21 | * ''Film/TheAppleDumplingGang'' (1975) as Theodore Ogelvie |
| 22 | * ''Film/NoDepositNoReturn'' (1976) as Bert |
| 23 | * ''Film/{{Gus}}'' (1976) as Coach Venner |
| 24 | * ''[[Film/TheLoveBug Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo]]'' (1977) as Wheely Applegate |
| 25 | * ''Film/HotLeadAndColdFeet'' (1978) as Sheriff Denver Kid |
| 26 | * ''Film/ThePrivateEyes'' (1980) as Inspector Winship |
| 27 | * ''[[Film/TheCannonballRun Cannonball Run II]]'' (1984) as CHP Officer #2 |
| 28 | * ''Film/ReturnToMayberry'' (1986) as Barney Fife |
| 29 | * ''WesternAnimation/PinocchioAndTheEmperorOfTheNight'' (1987) as Gee Willikers (voice) |
| 30 | * ''Film/BigBully'' (1996) as Principal Kokelar |
| 31 | * ''WesternAnimation/CatsDontDance'' (1997) as T.W. Turtle (voice) |
| 32 | * ''Film/{{Pleasantville}}'' (1998) as TV Repairman |
| 33 | * ''Film/{{Quints}}'' (2000) as Gov. Healy (TV Movie) |
| 34 | * ''WesternAnimation/ChickenLittle'' (2005) as Mayor Turkey Lurkey (voice) |
| 35 | * ''Film/AirBuddies'' (2006) as Sniffer (voice) |
| 36 | [[/folder]] |
| 37 | |
| 38 | [[folder:Television roles]] |
| 39 | * ''Series/TheSteveAllenShow'' (1957–60) as Himself |
| 40 | * ''Series/TheManyLovesOfDobieGillis'' (1 episode, 1960) as Esmond Metzger |
| 41 | * ''Series/TheAndyGriffithShow'' (1960–68) as Barney Fife |
| 42 | ** ''Series/MayberryRFD'' (1 episode, 1968) |
| 43 | * ''Series/TheRedSkeltonShow'' (4 episodes, 1961–65) as various |
| 44 | * ''Series/McHalesNavy'' (1 episode, 1965) as Lt. Pratt |
| 45 | * ''Series/TheSmothersBrothersComedyHour'' (1 episode, 1968) as Himself - Guest |
| 46 | * ''Series/TheBillCosbyShow'' (1 episode, 1970) as Leo Swann |
| 47 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheNewScoobyDooMovies'' (2 episodes, 1972) as Himself[=/=]Homer Pipsqueak (voice) |
| 48 | * ''WesternAnimation/WaitTillYourFatherGetsHome'' (1 episode, 1974) as Charles "Bumbles" Johnson (voice) |
| 49 | * ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' (1 episode, 1977) as Himself - Special Guest Star |
| 50 | * ''Series/FantasyIsland'' (2 episodes, 1978–79) as Felix Birdsong[=/=]Stanley Scheckter |
| 51 | * ''Series/ThreesCompany'' (1979–84) as Ralph Furley |
| 52 | * ''Series/TheLoveBoat'' (1 episode, 1979) as Himself |
| 53 | * ''WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget'' (1 episode, 1985) as Male M.A.D. Agent (voice) |
| 54 | * ''Series/{{Matlock}}'' (1988–92) as Les Calhoun |
| 55 | * ''Series/{{Newhart}}'' (1 episode, 1990) as Iron |
| 56 | * ''WesternAnimation/FishPolice'' (1 episode, 1992) as Mr. Lichen (voice) |
| 57 | * ''Series/StepByStep'' (1 episode, 1993) as Deputy Feif |
| 58 | * ''Series/EightSimpleRules'' (1 episode, 2003) as Himself |
| 59 | * ''WesternAnimation/OddJobJack'' (1 episode, 2003) as Dirk Douglas (voice) |
| 60 | * ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo'' (2 episodes, 2004) as Himself |
| 61 | * ''Series/That70sShow'' (1 episode, 2005) as The Landlord |
| 62 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Fatherhood}}'' (2 episodes, 2005) as Edwin Mazur (voice) |
| 63 | * ''Series/LasVegas'' (1 episode, 2005) as Himself |
| 64 | * ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' (1 episode, 2005) as Himself |
| 65 | [[/folder]] |
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| 67 | [[folder:Video game roles]] |
| 68 | * ''VideoGame/ScoobyDooNightOf100Frights'' (2002) as Groundskeeper (voice) |
| 69 | [[/folder]] |
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| 72 | !!Tropes associated with Don Knotts's work: |
| 73 | * TheBusCameBack: Barney came back for some guest appearances. |
| 74 | * CluelessDeputy: Barney practically codified this trope. |
| 75 | * DirtyOldMan: Not Don Knotts himself, but how he portrayed Mr. Furley. |
| 76 | * EmbarrassingFirstName: His full name is Jesse Donald Knotts. |
| 77 | * GhostStory: The film ''Film/TheGhostAndMrChicken,'' in which he plays the emponymous Mr. Chicken. It's about a cowardly reporter investigating the local HauntedHouse. |
| 78 | * 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. He used the upper register of his voice and a rather nasal tone when acting as Barney. |
| 79 | * InkSuitActor: In ''Film/TheIncredibleMrLimpet''. |
| 80 | * LovableCoward: His frequent screen persona. |
| 81 | * 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]] ''Film/ReturnToMayberry''. |
| 82 | * {{Slapstick}}: He was a master of the craft. |
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