Film · Television · Literature · 1924–2006
Don Knotts — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 July 1924 · Died: 24 February 2006 · Age at death: 81
How old was Don Knotts when he died?
Don Knotts died aged 81. He was born on 21 July 1924 and died on 24 February 2006.
Comedic actor famous for his role on The Andy Griffith Show
Did you know?During the Second World War, he served in the army as a comedian and ventriloquist in a travelling variety show.
Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, for which he earned five Emmy Awards.
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- Age at death
- 81
- Would be
- 102
- Years since death
- 20
- Born
- July 21, 1924 · Morgantown, United States
- Died
- February 24, 2006
- Cause of death
- Lung cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Television, Literature
Family
- Father
- William Jesse Knotts
- Mother
- Elsie Luzetta Knotts
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- See the front page from the day Don Knotts was bornA newspaper front page for 21 July 1924, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayDon Knotts would be 102 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDon Knotts's 103rd birthday is in 268 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!103rd
- Death anniversaryThe 21st anniversary of Don Knotts's death is in 121 days. A moment to remember their legacy.21st
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