In the movie, Opie becomes a father for the first time and Barney runs for sheriff — only to decide it should be Andy’s job once more. Knotts died in 2006. He was 81 years old. Griffith died ...

He played the son of Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry. Knotts played Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife. Knotts died in 2006. He ...