DON KNOTTS AND KAREN KNOTTS
A famous American comedian who rose to fame with his appearance in the famous 1960 sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show, where he portrayed the character of Sheriff Barney Fife. His acting and comic timing was highly appreciated by the audience, a reason which further helped him win the Emmy Awards, 5 times. The actor’s role in the film, Three’s company attracted a lot of fans.
Don married Kathryn Metz and the couple were blessed by a son and a daughter. Don’s daughter, Karen Knotts is a famous stand-up comedian and comic actress who surely got her talent from her father. As a child, Karen always found herself butting her head with her father over her choice of career.
Karen wanted to follow her father’s footsteps while Don didn’t want her to experience the darker side of the entertainment industry. However, she is a successful comedian and actress today! And we are sure, Don must be very proud of her achievements.