Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Don Knotts

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actor Don Knotts.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Jesse Donald Knotts was an American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, a 1960s sitcom for which he earned five Emmy Awards. He also played Ralph Furley on the highly rated sitcom Three's Company from 1979 to 1984. He starred in multiple comedic films, including the leading roles in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) and The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964). In 2004, TV Guide ranked him number 27 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.

American - Actor | July 21, 1924 - February 24, 2006

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My idol was Jack Benny and he was the master of subtlety and timing.

Don Knotts

Mainly, I thought of Barney as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney.

Don Knotts

I felt like a loser. I was unhappy as a child most of the time. We were terribly poor and I hated my size.

Don Knotts

I don't think actors get good training today. I put my training to use in everything I do.

Don Knotts

I don't think just funny is enough on Broadway.

Don Knotts

We began to do little things, have little scenes where we just talked about things that had nothing to do with the plot. In fact, in the beginning, they didn't want us to do that. But as time went on, you see that in so many shows. I think we were the first to do that.

Don Knotts

Well, they put me in a booth and then did some nice things to the speaker to make it come out sounding ok.

Don Knotts

That's right, karate... made my whole body a weapon.

Don Knotts

Mainly, I thought of Barney Fife as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney.

Don Knotts

I don't know what to say. I've always been a prepared loser.

Don Knotts

When you work with words, words are your work.

Don Knotts

Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Don Knotts

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