Don Adams

Biography for Don Adams

Of Irish-Hungarian heritage, New York-born Don Adams had a sister, Gloria, and a brother, Dick Yarmy. He served in the U.S. Marines in World War II and contracted malaria during the fighting on Guadalcanal island. After the war he began a career as a stand-up comic. He married singer Adelaide Adams and adopted her last name as his stage surname. They had seven children: Carolyn, Christine, Catherine, Cecily Adams, Stacey Adams, Sean, Beige. His television career began when he won the "Ted Mack & the Original Amateur Hour" (1948) talent contest. His most famous role, of course, is as bumbling, incompetent, clueless yet endearing secret agent Maxwell Smart in the classic sitcom/spy spoof "Get Smart" (1965), although he also had a career as a television director and a Broadway and theatrical dramatic actor.

Don Adams, whose real name is Donald James Yarmy, born April 13, 1923 in New York and died September 25, 2005 of a pulmonary infection in Beverly Hills is a American actor, screenwriter, director and producer.

His interpretation of agent 86 in the television series Max The threat of Mel Brooks made him popular. He is the creator of the television series Double in 1971. He is the voice of the Inspector Gadget in the English version, and of the main Hickey in the Pepper Ann series. He also played in two films: the most secret of the secret agents (C. Donn, 1980) and Back to the Beach (L. Hobbs).

Don Adams is an American actor known mainly for his role in the television series "Get Smart". Born on April 13, 1923 in New York, Adams began his career in the entertainment world as an actor and imitator, working in particular for radio and television shows. He was also a member of the US Navy during the Second World War.

Adams obtained his first important role in the television series "The Bill Dana Show" in 1960, in which he interpreted the character of the Taupe Maxwell Smart. This role allowed him to make himself known to the general public and to make a place for himself in the entertainment industry. In 1965, he obtained the main role in the series "Get Smart", which was a real success and was broadcast for several years.

In addition to his role in "Get Smart", Adams also worked in other television and cinematographic productions, notably in "Drôles de Dames" and "Inspector Gadget". He also recorded several music albums, including "The Return of Maxwell Smart" and "The Adventures of Maxwell Smart".

Adams was also known for his sense of humor and his charming personality, which earned him many fans around the world. Unfortunately, he died on September 25, 2005 at the age of 82. His rich and varied career has left a lasting imprint in the entertainment industry and he will always be remembered as one of the most talented actors of his generation.

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