Celebrating the life of

Don Knotts

21 Jul 2024 - 24 Feb 2006

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Jesse Donald "Don" Knotts was an American comedic actor who departed this life at the age of 81 due to pulmonary and respiratory complications to pneumonia related to lung cancer. He became famous for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the television sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show." He was a ventriloquist in high school and performed in many church and school functions. Born 1924 in Morgantown, West... more

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Married to Kathryn Metz for 17 years from 1947 to 1964

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He was the voice of Mayor Turkey Lurkey in the animated film, "Chicken Little"

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He starred together with Tim Conway in the mystery comedy film "The Private Eyes"

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Married to Loralee Czuchna for 9 years from 1974 to 1983

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Kathy Montilla Knotts began his career performing as a "ventriloquist," always with him was a dummy named Danny "Hooch" Matador

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Kathy Montilla Born 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia

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Kathy Montilla Best known for his portrayal of Barney Fife on the television sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show"

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Knotts' final role was in "Air Buddies"

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A Tribute to Don Knotts

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He starred in a comedy-drama film, "Pleasantville" with Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon

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Don Knotts & Andy Griffith on "The Today Show"

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The "Andy Griffith Show" cast receiving the "Legend" award in 2004

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Don Knotts in a "Dodge Van" Ad

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Kathy Montilla He was recognized with a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame"

His big break on television was in the soap opera "Search for Tomorrow"

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On February 24, 2006, Don Knotts passed away at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, from respiratory complications

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Married to Frances Yarborough for 4 years from 2002 until he passed away in 2006

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