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Don Adams: American actor (1923–2005).
Born (died at age 82).
Don Adams has 9 credits in our database.
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Donald James Yarmy (April 13, 1923 – September 25, 2005), known professionally as Don Adams, was an American actor. In his five decades on television, he was best known as bumbling Maxwell Smart (Secret Agent 86) in the television situation comedy Get Smart (1965–1970, 1995), which he also sometimes directed and wrote. Adams won three consecutive Emmy Awards for his performance in the series (1967–1969). Adams also provided voices for the animated series Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales (1963–1966) and Inspector Gadget (1983–1986) as well as several revivals and spinoffs of the latter in the 1990s.
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How old was Don Adams?
Don Adams was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
What movies or shows has Don Adams been in?
Don Adams has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Get Smart (1995), Get Smart, Again! (1989), Back to the Beach (1987), Check It Out! (1985), Jimmy the Kid (1982).
Where can I find more information about Don Adams?
You can find more about Don Adams on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
