Don Adams (born "Donald James Yarmy" on April 13, 1923 in New York City) is an American actor, best known for his role as Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) in the TV sitcom Get Smart (1965-1970), for which he also directed and wrote. Adams won three Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Max, an Emmy record that was broken by Carroll O'Connor and tied by Kelsey Grammer. After Get Smart, Adams acted in the comedy series The Partners.