Calling a police officer or authority figure "Barney Fife" has become an American slang term for gross ineptitude or overzealousness. A notable example occurred during the Scott Peterson case, in which …

May 26, 2015 · Who is Barney Fife? Sometimes considered to have delusions of grandeur, Barney fancies himself an expert on firearms, women, singing, and just about any other topic of conversation …

Dec 25, 2024 · Don Knotts was a celebrated American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. He won five Emmy Awards and starred in numerous …

Nov 4, 2025 · In honor of what would have been Don Knott’ s 100th birthday, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite and most hilarious Barney Fife moments from “The Andy Griffith Show,” listed in no …

May 8, 2025 · Barney Fife, deputy to Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), was Mayberry’s lovable bungler. Introduced in 1960, he was a nervous, self-important officer whose single bullet—kept in his …

Apr 8, 2025 · But for his heart, his humor, and his unforgettable presence. That man was Deputy Barney Fife, and even though he was just the sidekick, he became one of the most beloved characters in …

Don Knotts, the man we all know and love as "Barney Fife" was born July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virgina. His career began with a ventriloquist act at age 13.

Knotts was cast as deputy Barney Fife on television's The Andy Griffith Show, which ran from 1960 to 1968. He reprised the character on other shows, such as The Joey Bishop Show and Return to …

Calling a police officer or authority figure "Barney Fife" has become an American slang term for gross ineptitude or over-zealousness. Eagle Eye Barney is just one of Barney's many nicknames.

Andy Taylor: What are you doing? Barney Fife: Gun-drawing practice, ten minutes every day. If I ever have to use this baby, I want to teach it to come to papa in a hurry.