First Marriage
Kathryn Metz was Don Knotts’ first wife from the years 1947 to 1966. Together, the pair had two children. His son is Thomas Knotts and his daughter, Karen Knotts, went on to became an actress.
There Was More to Comedy Legend Don Knotts Than Anyone Ever Knew
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