Barney Fife

Bernard "Barney" Fife is a fictional character in the American television program The Andy Griffith Show, portrayed by comic actor Don Knotts. Barney Fife is a deputy sheriff in the slow-paced, sleepy southern community of Mayberry, North Carolina. He appeared in the first five seasons (1960–65) as a main character, and, after leaving the show towards the end of season five, made a few guest appearances in the following three color seasons (1965–68). He also appeared in the first episode of the spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971), and in the 1986 reunion television film Return to Mayberry. Additionally, Barney appeared in the Joey Bishop Show episode "Joey's Hideaway Cabin", and, unnamed, in the first episode of The New Andy Griffith Show.

Barney Fife
Don Knotts as Barney Fife
First appearance
  • "The New Housekeeper"
  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • October 3, 1960 (1960-10-03)
Last appearance
  • Return to Mayberry
  • April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed byDon Knotts
In-universe information
Full nameBernard P. Fife
NicknameBarn
OccupationDeputy sheriff
Significant others
  • Thelma Lou
  • Juanita Beasley
  • Hilda Mae
Relatives

In 1999, TV Guide ranked him ninth on its 50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time list.

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