Don Adams

Don Adams (April 13, 1923 – September 25, 2005), born Donald James Yarmy, was an American actor, comedian and director. He was best known for his role as Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) in the TV situation comedy Get Smart (1965–1970, 1995), for which he also directed and wrote. Adams won three consecutive Emmy Awards for his role (1967–1969). He was also famous for voicing the cartoon characters Tennessee Tuxedo and Inspector Gadget.

Don Adams
Adams in July 1969
Born	Donald James Yarmy (1923-04-13)April 13, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 25, 2005(2005-09-25) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Cancer
Burial place	Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	DeWitt Clinton High School
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian, director
Years active	1954–2000
Known for	Acting roles: "Maxwell Smart/Agent 86" in Get Smart "Inspector Gadget (voice)" in Inspector Gadget "Tennessee Tuxedo"
Spouse(s)	Judy Luciano (1977–1990, divorced) Dorothy Bracken (1960–1976, divorced) Adelaide Efantis Adams (1945–1960, divorced)
Children	7
Parent(s)	William Yarmy, Consuelo Morgan
Awards	Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 1967, 1968, 1969 – Get Smart

Other websites

• Don Adams on IMDb
• Don Adams at TV.com
• The Get Smart Page
• Don Adams, Television's Maxwell Smart, Dies at 82
• When Being Funny Means Having to Say You're Sorry About That, Chief
• Guardian obituary and obituary letter
• Find A Grave link