Don Adams
Biography
Don Adams was an American actor, comedian, and director. Born on April 13, 1923, in New York City, New York, USA, he had a career spanning five decades in television. Adams was known for his portrayal of Maxwell Smart in a TV situation comedy, which he also sometimes directed and wrote. He provided voices for several animated series, including Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales and Inspector Gadget. Adams voiced characters in the animated series Spike & Mike, as well as two follow-up films. He passed away on September 25, 2005, at the age of 82. As an actor, Adams is credited with 54 known roles.
Career overview
Don Adams was an American actor who spent five decades in the television industry. He is best known for his portrayal of Maxwell Smart in a television situation comedy that aired from 1965 to 1970 and was revived in 1995. Adams also occasionally directed and wrote episodes of this show.
In addition to his work on the Get Smart series, Adams provided voices for several animated series. He voiced the title characters in Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales, which aired from 1963 to 1966, and Inspector Gadget, which aired from 1983 to 1986. Adams also voiced Sid Pickles in the animated series Spike & Mike, which aired from 1993 to 1999, and in two follow-up films.
Throughout his career, Adams accumulated 54 acting credits. He was born on April 13, 1923, in New York City, and passed away on September 25, 2005, at the age of 82.
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63 titles- Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored (2011) as Maxwell Smart (archive footage)
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- Inspector Gadget (1999) as Brain (voice)
- Pepper Ann (1997) as Principal Hickey (voice)
- Pepper Ann (1997) as Principal Herbert Hickey (voice)
- Get Smart (1995) as Maxwell Smart
- Gadget Boy's Adventures in History (1995)
- Gadget Boy & Heather (1995) as Gadget Boy (voice)
- Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992) as Inspector Gadget (voice)
- Get Smart, Again! (1989) as Maxwell Smart
- Empty Nest (1988) as Don Adams
- Beverly Hills Teens (1987) as (voice)
- Back to the Beach (1987) as Harbor Master
- Check It Out! (1985) as Howard Bannister
- Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985) as Self (archive footage)
- Inspector Gadget (1983) as Inspector Gadget (voice)
- Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy the Kid (1982) as Harry Walker
- Two Top Bananas (1982) as Self
- The Nude Bomb (1980) as Maxwell Smart
- Murder Can Hurt You! (1980) as Narrator (voice)
- Billy (1979)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Lenny Camen
- The Love Boat (1977) as William Robinson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Sidney Williams
- The Love Boat (1977) as Sam Corey
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Airport Announcer (voice)
- Joys (1976) as Self
- The Love Boat (1976) as Donald Richardson
- Rickles (1975)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Saga of Sonora (1973) as The Old Cowhand / Host
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Don Adams (voice)
- Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972)
- Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking (1972) as Self
- The Partners (1971) as Det. Lennie Crooke
- The Partners (1971) Director
- The Partners (1971) Creator
- Playboy After Dark (1969)
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- Get Smart: A Man Called Smart (1967) as Maxwell Smart
- Hollywood Squares (1966)
- Murder at N.B.C. (1966)
- Get Smart (1965) as Maxwell Smart
- Get Smart (1965) Director
- Get Smart (1965) Writer
- Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales (1963)
- The Bill Dana Show (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Lux Show (1957) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Don Adams' Screen Test Creator
- Inspector Gadget's Christmas Fireplace as Inspector Gadget (Archive Footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Adams best known for?
Don Adams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Inspector Gadget (1999), Pepper Ann (1997), Pepper Ann (1997), Get Smart (1995).
When and where was Don Adams born?
Don Adams was born on April 13, 1923 in New York City, New York USA. They passed away on September 25, 2005.
How many credits does Don Adams have?
Don Adams has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2011.
What is Don Adams's background in cinema and television?
Don Adams was an American actor, comedian, and director. Born on April 13, 1923, in New York City, New York, USA, he had a career spanning five decades in television. Adams was known for his portrayal of Maxwell Smart in a TV situation comedy, which he also sometimes directed and wrote. He provided voices for several a...