Date of birth: April 13, 1923
Date of death: September 25, 2005 (Age 82)
Full name: Donald James Yarmy
Born place: Manhattan, New York City, USA
Height: 5’ 7” (171 cm)
Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs)
Eyes color: Brown
Hair color: Brown/White
Donald James Yarmy, known professionally as Don Adams, was born on April 13, 1923, in New York City, and died on September 25, 2005. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming a comedian and actor.
Adams became famous as Maxwell Smart in the television comedy Get Smart, for which he won an Emmy Award. He also voiced Inspector Gadget and appeared in other television and film projects.
The old article used a broad physical description instead of documenting his work. Unsupported appearance claims were removed while his comedy legacy and dates were preserved.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
