Don Knotts
1924–2006 (age 82)
actor/comedian
Biography
Don Knotts was the embodiment of endearing nervous energy, delighting television audiences as the bumbling deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show and extending his comedic reach to film roles.
He balanced laugh-out-loud performances with a generous spirit, often mentoring young performers and using his fame to bring comfort to those in need.