• Was a Ventriloquist in his early years from out of High School and his doll was named, Danny.
• Enlisted in the United States Army at age 19.
• Father of Karen Knotts.
• Is a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa.
• Portrayed Windy Wales on Mutual Radio's "Bobby Benson" (1949-1955).
• Technically was an Army Reservist for one week. After being inducted for World War II service on June 14, 1943, was assigned to the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps on inactive duty. Reported for active duty one week later, on the 21st of June, and was transfered to active duty status in the Army of the United States.
• Veteran of the Second World War who was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with 4 bronze service stars), Army Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge (with Carbine Bar) and Honorable Service Lapel Pin.
• Served in the Army of the United States, under the service number 35 756 363, from June 21, 1943 to January 6, 1946. Discharged in the rank of Technician Grade 5, which was the equivalent of a Corporal.
• Together with Tom Poston and Louis Nye, he did the recurring "Man on the Street" skits on "The Steve Allen Show" (1956) television program.
• Attended and graduated from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, with a BA in Education graduated 1948
• Don was conceived after his parents had already raised other sons. His father had a nervous breakdown at the prospect of raising another child from birth.
• Older brother "Shadow" died of asthma in 1942.
• Took an early job plucking chickens for a market when he was told he didn't have a future in acting.

Don Knotts (born July 21, 1924) is an American actor. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He served in World War II and received the World War II Victory Medal.

He is best remembered for his role as Barney Fife on the American television show The Andy Griffith Show. He won five Emmy Awards for his work as Barney Fife. Don Knotts starred in a series of films in the 1960s; The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964), The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966), The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) , The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) and The Love God ? (1969).

In the 1970s, Knotts and Tim Conway starred together in a series of slapstick movies.

Don returned to television in the 1980s, appearing as Ralph Furley on Three's Company and had an small role on Matlock starring his old friend Andy Griffith. He also appeared with Griffith in the 1986 made for television movie Return to Mayberry where he once again played Barney Fife.