Karen Knotts Net Worth
Karen Knotts is a well-known American actress and comedian. She hails from an esteemed acting family; her father Don Knotts played Barney Fife on Andy Griffith show; Karen has written both a one-woman show called Tied Up in Knotts as well as book called Tangled Up in Knotts.
She is also a popular film actress, appearing in movies such as Vice Academy 5, Exorcism, and An Occurrence at Black Canyon.
Early Life and Education
Karen Knotts recalls growing up in Glendale, California as being as idyllic as any Mayberry town could be. Although there were initial disagreements with her father regarding her desire to enter show business, eventually they both became supportive.
At an early age, she took drama classes before learning puppet and magic techniques from her father. Over the years she has participated in theater productions as well as TV shows and movies like The Shakiest Gun in the West, Archie Bunker’s Place, Return to Mayberry (where she played Opie’s receptionist), Exorcism.
Knotts has created and performed her one-woman show Tied Up in Knotts for years now. Additionally, she works at a community college as a librarian where she uses both her academic knowledge and comedic talent in this job.
Professional Career
Karen Knotts is an award-winning SAG/AFTRA actress and writer. Her work for stage includes Roger and Betsy and But We Open Tonight as well as two farces called Just an Occasional Show and her one-woman show Tied Up in Knotts which has been performed multiple times.
Don Knotts, known for his roles on The Andy Griffith Show as Sheriff Deputy Buck, as well as film roles such as Wise Academy 5 and Exorcism, won an Emmy.
Knotts was plagued with depression and hypochondria for much of his life. Later in his life, he was diagnosed with macular degeneration which caused him to stop performing live performances; however, he still continued doing voiceover work until it was no longer possible.
Achievement and Honors
Knotts is a seasoned actress, having appeared in several TV shows and movies such as The Shakiest Gun in the West, Archie Bunker’s Place, Return to Mayberry, Exorcism and An Occurrence at Black Canyon. Additionally, Knotts performed as Helen Crump on Matlock as well as writing several plays for theatre productions.
She has earned multiple accolades and awards for her film industry work. As an SAG-AFTRA member and nominee of the Merce Award.
Knotts is an ambitious entertainer with a bright future ahead of her. She currently tours with her one-woman show “Tied Up In Knotts,” performing 15-20 times annually across various cities. Additionally, this show serves to raise awareness for macular degeneration as both her father and herself have been diagnosed.
Personal Life
Knotts was an all-round personality with many talents; he could act, ventriloquist and ventriloquist his way through comedy acts and ventriloquism performances; as well as being an accomplished comedian. Additionally he was well known as a philanthropist. Married three times: Kathryn Metz from 1947 – 1964, Loralee Czuchna 1974-1983 and Frances Yarborough 2002 until his death in 2006.
Karen followed in his footsteps and now boasts an illustrious career as an actress and stand-up comedian, appearing in films such as Exorcism, Wise Academy 5 and An Occurrence at Black Canyon. With a vibrant personality yet serious approach to work and day-to-day activities; performing her one-woman show “Tied Up in Knotts”, 15-20 times annually to raise awareness for macular degeneration which affected her father.
Net Worth
Karen Knotts is an American actress and comedian. The daughter of Don Knotts, she has taken his comedic flair into her acting – appearing in movies such as Exorcism, Wise Academy and An Occurrence at Black Canyon.
She and Don had two children from their first marriage. Thomas is their son while Karen Knotts is their daughter.
Don Knotts made headlines worldwide for his role as Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. A gifted actor and comedian, Knotts won multiple awards for his performances. Additionally he appeared on stage productions, films and stage plays; additionally writing screenplays and providing voice work. Knotts died of lung cancer at age 81 in 2006 and was interred at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles.
