Richard 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 wrote an episode of Get Smart. Dick had served as a corporal, like his brother had in World War II, during the Korean War.
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, The Partners, The Partridge Family, and Arnie. 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 to actress Alice Borden and together they 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") Rabbit Test (1978) - Ist Presidential Aide The One Man Jury (1978) - Hooker's Costumer Racquet (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 The Partners (1971) - Andy The Partridge Family (1971) - Patterson Arnie (1971) - Attendant The Don Rickles Show (1972) - Carl Me and the Chimp (1972) - Dr. Oldham The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1973) - Policeman McMillan & Wife (1973) - O'Hara Love, American Style (1972-1973) - Marty Police Story (1974) - Cab Driver It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (1974) - Wineberger Emergency! (1973-1975) - Firefighter Joe Bailey The Bureau (1976) - Prentiss Holmes & Yoyo (1976) - Dr. Yates Duffy (1977) - Postman A Guide for the Married Woman (1978) - Harry Quincy, M.E. (1979) - 2nd Executive Friends (1979) - Cabbie Laverne & Shirley (1979) - Ludwig Stenger B. J. and the Bear (1979) - Uncredited Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980) - Brandowyn Mork & Mindy (1978-1980) - Sid/Ron Taxi (1980) - Spencer Foul Play (1981) - Professor Himmel Bosom Buddies (1982) - Mr. Silverman Happy Days (1983) - Holstein E/R (1984) - Burton Summers Down to Earth (1985) - Mr. Teaberry The Jeffersons (1985) - Phil Amazing Stories (1985) - VCR You Again? (1986) - Mr. Rosen The Wizard (1986) - Uncredited They Came from Outer Space (1991) - Dr. Milshick (final appearance)
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