Don Adams

Date of Birth: April 13, 1923

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: September 25, 2005

Biography

Don Adams, born Donald James Yarmy, was an American comedian, actor, and director, best known for his role as Maxwell Smart in the television series “Get Smart”. Born in New York City, Adams began his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian. After serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, he worked on various television shows before landing his iconic role in “Get Smart”, a spy parody series that ran from 1965 to 1970. The show was a massive hit, earning Adams three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series. Beyond “Get Smart”, Adams lent his voice to several animated series, including the titular character in “Inspector Gadget”. Don Adams passed away on September 25, 2005, but his legacy in comedy and television continues to be celebrated.

5 Interesting Facts about Don Adams

1. Don Adams served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and contracted malaria during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

2. He changed his last name from Yarmy to Adams at the suggestion of his first wife, Adelaide, to be listed earlier in alphabetical casting directories.

3. Adams won three consecutive Emmy Awards for his role in “Get Smart”, a rare achievement at the time.

4. He was the voice of the iconic animated character Inspector Gadget, a role that endeared him to a new generation of fans.

5. Adams directed and starred in the 1980 film “The Nude Bomb”, which was a continuation of the “Get Smart” series.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Don Adams

1. “Sorry about that, Chief.”

2. “Missed it by that much!”

3. “Would you believe…”

4. “That’s the second biggest… I’ve ever seen!”

5. “And loving it!”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Don Adams achieved a net worth estimated at $15 million.

Children

Don Adams had seven children: 1. Caroline Adams 2. Christine Adams 3. Cathy Adams 4. Sean Adams 5. Stacey Adams 6. Beige Adams 7. Cecily Adams, who followed in her father’s footsteps and became an accomplished actress and casting director.