Dick Yarmy (February 14, 1933 – May 5, 1992) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1960s to the 1990s.

Biography

Yarmy was born in New York in 1933, son of William Yarmy and his wife, Consuelo ( Deiter), who were Jewish and Catholic, respectively. Yarmy was the younger brother of actor and '' Get Smart'' star, Don Adams. He also had an elder sister, Gloria Ella Yarmy (later Gloria Burton), a writer who screenwrote an episode of '' Get Smart''. Dick Yarmy graduated from the New York University with a degree in engineering and began his acting career in 1968, appearing in the TV series '' Get Smart'', also '' That Girl'', ''

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'', '' The Partridge Family'', and ''

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''. He also appeared in several films including '' Bone'', '' The Kentucky Fried Movie'', '' The Swinging Barmaids'', and '' Carpool'' among others. Yarmy also appeared in commercials, such as ''George and Marge'' for Union Oil.

Personal life

Dick Yarmy was married and had one daughter.

Death

Yarmy died of lung cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles on May 5, 1992, aged 59. He was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery. A group of comedians called "Yarmy's Army" formed to support him in his final illness, and continues after his death doing benefit concerts to help fellow comedians in need.

Selected filmography

Film

* '' Bone'' (1972) - Bank Teller * '' The Take'' (1974) - Roclair * '' The Swinging Barmaids'' (1975) - Comic * ''Brothers'' (1977) - District Attorney Wayne * '' The Kentucky Fried Movie'' (1977) - Taylor (segment "Courtroom") * ''

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'' (1978) - Ist Presidential Aide * ''

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'' (1978) - Hooker's Costumer * ''

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'' (1979) - Cab Driver * '' Pray TV'' (1982) - Dr. Ben Gay * '' Movers & Shakers'' (1985) - Other Executive #3

Television

* '' Get Smart'' (1968-1970) - Brady * '' That Girl'' (1970-1971) - Fred Thompson * ''

'' (1971) - Andy * '' The Partridge Family'' (1971) - Patterson * ''

'' (1971) - Attendant * ''The Don Rickles Show'' (1972) - Carl * ''

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'' (1972) - Dr. Oldham * ''

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'' (1973) - Policeman * ''

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'' (1973) - O'Hara * ''

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'' (1972-1973) - Marty * '' Police Story'' (1974) - Cab Driver * '' It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy'' (1974) - Wineberger * ''

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'' (1973-1975) - Firefighter Joe Bailey * ''The Bureau'' (1976) - Prentiss * ''

Holmes & Yoyo ''Holmes & Yoyo'' is an American comedy television series that aired on ABC for 13 episodes during the 1976-1977 season. The series follows police detective Holmes and his new android partner, Yoyo, on their misadventures investigating crimes. P ...

'' (1976) - Dr. Yates * ''Duffy'' (1977) - Postman * ''A Guide for the Married Woman'' (1978) - Harry * ''

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'' (1979) - 2nd Executive * '' Friends'' (1979) - Cabbie * ''

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'' (1979) - Ludwig Stenger * ''

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'' (1979) - Uncredited * ''

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'' (1980) - Brandowyn * ''

Mork & Mindy ''Mork & Mindy'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 14, 1978, to May 27, 1982. A spin-off after a highly successful episode of ''Happy Days'', "My Favorite Orkan", it starred Robin Williams as Mork, an extraterrestr ...

'' (1978-1980) - Sid/Ron * ''

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'' (1980) - Spencer * '' Foul Play'' (1981) - Professor Himmel * ''

Bosom Buddies ''Bosom Buddies'' is an American television sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari created by Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Chris Thompson ( Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions). It aired on Thursday nights for two seasons on ABC f ...

'' (1982) - Mr. Silverman * ''

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'' (1983) - Holstein * '' E/R'' (1984) - Burton Summers * '' Down to Earth'' (1985) - Mr. Teaberry * ''

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'' (1985) - Phil * ''

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'' (1985) - VCR * ''

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'' (1986) - Mr. Rosen * '' The Wizard'' (1986) - Uncredited * '' They Came from Outer Space'' (1991) - Dr. Milshick (final appearance)

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