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Don Knotts

Is Don Knotts A-List?

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NoDon Knotts is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1960C$0.01M

Andy Griffith Show Debut

Knotts joins 'The Andy Griffith Show' as Barney Fife, marking his breakthrough role.

1961B$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

First Emmy Award

Knotts wins his first Emmy for his role as Barney Fife, gaining wider recognition.

1967B$0.5M+$0.4M

Film Career Begins

Knotts leaves 'The Andy Griffith Show' to pursue a career in film comedies.

1979B$2M+$1.5M

Joins Three's Company

Knotts joins the cast of 'Three's Company' as Ralph Furley, another iconic role.

1998B$5M+$3M

Pleasantville Role

Plays the TV repairman in the critically acclaimed film Pleasantville.

2005B$15M+$10M

Voice Work in Chicken Little

Voice work in 'Chicken Little', brings late-career resurgence.

2006B$20M+$5M

Knotts' Death

Don Knotts dies, leaving behind a legacy as a comedic icon.

2026B$20M

Enduring Comedic Legacy

Knotts' roles continue to be enjoyed and celebrated, cementing his place in television history.

Last updated: February 25, 2026