Knotts is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Armanis F. Knotts Armanis F. Knotts (c. 1860-October 3, 1937), also called A.F. Knotts, was an American politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives and was instrumental in the foundings of both Gary, Indiana and Yankeetown, Flo ...

( 1860–1937), American politician and lawyer *

Don Knotts Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924February 24, 2006) 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 ...

(1924–2006), American comedic actor *

Gary Knotts Gary Everett Knotts (born February 12, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He attended Northwest Shoals Community College and was selected by the Florida Marlins in the eleventh round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. ...

(born 1977), American baseball player *

Howard Knotts Howard Clayton Knotts was a prominent American aviation lawyer who served in World War I as a flying ace credited with six aerial victories. Early life Howard Clayton Knotts (25 August 1895—23 November 1942) was the son of district attorney ...

, American flying ace during World War I * Jake Knotts (born 1944), American politician *

Ricky Knotts Benny Richard Knotts (May 23, 1951February 14, 1980) was an American ASA and NASCAR Winston Cup driver. The Paw Paw, MichiganHolliman, RayDesire for success kills Ricky Knotts ''St. Petersburg Times'', February 15, 1980, Retrieved 2010-06-25 drive ...

(1951–1980), American ASA and NASCAR driver

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