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Known for:	Pleasantville, Chicken Little, The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Birth name:	Jesse Donald Knotts
Birthday:	21 July 1924, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Height:	5' 6½" (1.69 m)

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 Plymouth Show 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. He was the youngest of four brothers. His family life was troubled; Knotts' father twice threatened his mother with a knife and later spent time in mental hospitals, while older brother Earl - nicknamed "Shadow" because of his thinness - died of asthma in 1942 when Knotts was still a teenager. Buried among the stars at the beautiful and prestigious Westwood Memorial Park. 1218 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Died on the same day and at the same age as Dennis Weaver. Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch)

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